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    3.8 water gushing from engine

    Now go hit the casino, you are on a roll!
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    1977 16ft galaxy runabout 2.5 mercruiser

    There was a Galaxy dealer about a mile from my shop who sold them for over 30 years. I worked on plenty of them under warranty and beyond because the dealer would give the customer the run around. If your boat was garage kept you should be in good shape. They did not weather well with...
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    How do you know when to replace the tensioner or belt?

    The only thing ever happens to the tensioner is the bearing in the pulley starts making noise. If cracks start showing on the underside i=of the belt then it is time to change it.
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    Which oil to use?

    I am sure that would be sufficient.
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    Solenoid wiring digram

    The solenoids used on marine applications are mostly non grounded base. However on OMC Ford engines the solenoid is grounded base and the purple/black wire is the ignition bypass to the coil for 12 volts when in cranking mode. The red battery wire is the 12volt supply, the yellow/red is the...
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    Power Steering Oil - Dextron?

    Use power steering fluid since it does not foam like automatic transmission fluid.
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    Rinker 212/Volvo SX M Throttle Cable

    Look closely on the jacket of the cable, the length is printed in really small numbers.
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    Rinker 212/Volvo SX M Throttle Cable

    Never assume the throttle and shift cables are the same length. Sometimes there may be as much as 2’ difference.
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    5.7 omc carb leak

    It may just be a bad hub in the propeller.
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    Volvo SX Shift Cable Replacement

    Very good chance that is the problem. in rare cases the end of the cable is not connected to the lever.
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    Rinker 212/Volvo SX M Throttle Cable

    If both ends of your cable have a 10-32 thread then any 3300 series cable will work. Just google 3300 control cable. If there is a marine store near you they should have it in stock. The Supreme version are much smoother and may be the original Volvo version.
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    3.8 water gushing from engine

    The last Buick V6 was used by OMC in 72. From 73 to 86 all OMC engines were light blue. It is in fact a 3.8 chebbie. I Re powered a few of boats with that one. The core plug could be replaced by a expanding rubber one available at any auto store. Good luck.
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    Broken engine to outdrive - what am I looking at?

    The boot comes out by prying under if in the pivot housing. Get a 1/2” Allen wrench to remove the housing, there is a snap ring holding thr exhaust bellows. Just support the housing to keep a the weight off the shift cable. Take more pictures of the broken area so we can get a better look.
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    3.8 water gushing from engine

    If a freeze only pushed out a core plug and did not crack the block you are 1 lucky person. The engine comes out pretty easy you just have to have the drive supported tying it to the top of the transom. Remove the dust shield in front of the flywheel, disconnect the electrical, exhaust and...
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    800 Stringer question

    OMC #. 982706 or 982085 Sierra#. 18-6755. These are for the last models of stringer mount.
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    5.7 omc carb leak

    Google “ adjusting secondary air valve Quadrajet carburetor. There are videos that should help.
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    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    2Xs on Bbook83. I had a customer do the same thing, the outer jacket is pretty thin and is only exposed to 700 psi for lowering the drive. The fluid has to be able to return to the pump whichever direction the pump runs. The inner cylinder is 1” in diameter and the pump can deliver over 3000...
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    5.7 omc carb leak

    The bogging may be caused by the secondary air valve opening too quickly. Always have a spare alternator belt, fuel filter, points and condenser. Power steering fluid, motor oil extra 50 amp fuses. A good 12 volt test light. You probably have a marine band radio. I cannot think of any thing...
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    165 L6 Bushings need replacement?

    Rear mounts will settle over time. If the center core of the mount is even with the bottom of the housing they should be replaced also especially if you put a tapered punch it the bolt hole and can see the rubber separating from the core by prying it around.
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    3.0 Mercruiser Dies On Acceleration

    You may have a vacuum leak between the head and the manifold. With the engine idling squirt some motor oil on the gasket that seals them together and see if the vacuum changes. Also around the base of the carburetor. It is normal to have a slightly lower vacuum in the water than on the...
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