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    Changing the Oil Pan 5.7 Mercruiser

    When I change the oil pan, do I have to change the rear main seal gasket and the one that goes around the harmonic balancer? Or is that gasket all one piece? Also can I use an Auto oil pan gasket instead of the marine version? Same with the oil pump, can I use an auto oil pump?
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    Foam Under The Deck Necessary?

    I'm rebuilding a 1989 Sea Ray 210 BR, and there was TONS of foam in there. Does anyone know if that is structural or for flotation purposes? I don't want to put foam back in it, and there is going to be much more wood for structure than before. But if it needs it for flotation because maybe...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Questions

    I'm going to be doing some maintenance to my motor which is an '89 260hp 5.7 Mercruiser with Alpha One gen 1 outdrive. Basically what I need to know is what oil should i be running and what oil filter, and what spark plugs are needed. I'm really struggling to find much info on these older...
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    Good foam for boat cushions?

    Hey everyone! I'm doing a resto on my sea ray and I was redoing the bow seats but the foam and wood are rotten. I've replaced the wood and I have some new vinyl, but I'm having trouble finding a good foam for cheap. I've seen some outdoor foam, but is that really necessary? Any points in the...
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    Exhaust Riser Question

    I have a '89 Mercruiser 350 5.7L and I am going to replace the risers and manifolds, but when I went to buy the parts there is an option for 3" or 4" risers. What is the difference between the two? How do I know which one goes on my boat?
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Running hot

    The last couple times I took my boat out the temp was around 170-180 on my 5.7L mercruiser. Is that too hot, or is that normal? Oil pressure is good, at around 80 psi. Could this be a sending unit problem? How can I check the temp other than what the gauge is telling me? Thanks
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    Alpha One Gear oil Milky?

    Re: Alpha One Gear oil Milky? This is everything that was done. And it did have some shavings in there.
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    Alpha One Gear oil Milky?

    Well I drained the gear oil from the outdrive this afternoon, and When I first took off the drain plug the oil was a dark gray, not really milky or thin but dark gray and consistent viscosity with the rest of the gear oil. So i let it drain completely for about 30 min, and when I looked in the...
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    Good Fiberglass shops in Clearwater/Tampa, Florida Area?

    Does anyone know any good (and cheap) fiberglass shops around the Tampa/Clearwater area that do stringers, and transoms? Thanks, Matt
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    1989 Sea Ray 210 Bow Rider Restoration (My First Restoration)

    I bought a boat with my buddy about 4 months ago, and I decided I was ready for my own. I found this Sea Ray, for a steal I might add, and I knew it was going to need a new deck because of the soft spot by the bow, but the previous owner told me that the stringers and transom were in good shape...
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