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    2.8 Merc Dtronic Oil drain hose inside diameter??

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone is able to tell me what the inside diameter/bore of the engine oil drain pipe is on my engine. The one that runs up the side of the engine and has a brass cap on top. I'm looking to manufacture an oil suction type fitting and pump system at work, and forgot to...
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    Winterising a 2.8 Mercruiser Diesel.

    Hi guys, sorry if this appears to be a silly question, but I can't find any information on winterising a 2.8d Mercruiser. I have looked in the workshop manual, and can't find any reference to draining the coolant systems, either closed loop, or sea/fresh water for anything other than...
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    Mercruiser 2.8D oil pressure sender.

    Hi all. I was looking for some advice please on an issue I came across yesterday with my Merc 2.8D. Upon starting the engine, the warning light and alarm were on for the oil pressure. These stayed on for around 20 seconds then went off. The pressure gauge was healthy and rose healthily with...
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    Power Steering belt length, anyone?

    Hi, my power steering belt snapped yesterday. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what length the belt would be? It is from a 1998 Mercruiser 2.8 Diesel. Thanks.
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    Help finding workshop manual for Mercruiser 2.8 Diesel please.

    Can anyone help with finding a workshop manual for Mercruiser 2.8 Diesel please, 1998? Thanks in advance, James.
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    Replacement Crownline windshield.

    Hi, can anyone help me with some info for suppliers of replacement boat glass please? I have a 1998 Crownline 210 CCR, and a friend slipped the other evening and smashed the right hand windshield glass. My problem is I am in Scotland and we have nobody over here that can supply the shaped...
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    Leaking Bellows?? Where and how!!??

    Hi all. I have a circa 2002 Caravelle, unsure of which model, with the Volvo 4.3 V6 in the back. Last week when I was out on the water, I had beeched the boat for the evening, but noticed when there was a little weight on the boat, with the leg grounded, that water came in the back/engine...
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    Power steering and alternator belt alternatives??

    Hi all. I'm wondering if anyone can provide me with alternative manufacturers and part numbers for the belts on my 2002 4.3GL? I'm looking to replace the alternator and power steering pump belts, but I'm struggling here in the UK! The original part numbers are Volvo 978547 (alternator) and Volvo...
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    Volvo 4.3 GL running on one bank of 3 cylinders!!??

    So firstly hello to everyone, as you will see I'm new here. I just bought my first boat about 5 weeks ago, but due to work commitments the first I had her in the water was on Sunday. It's a 2002, 20ft Caravelle, and I am unsure of the model, but it had a 4.3 GL Volvo inboard. The boat ran great...
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