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    alpha one

    How difficult is it to change a shift cable on an Alpha one , I have the drive off and I am looking at it thinking I should change the bellows
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    5.7 swap out question

    Good morning all, I have a 1989 5.7 mercruiser that needs to be replaced. What year 5.7 mercruisers would fit in its place ,it has the center bolt valve cover pattern. and what is it that makes the difference. last but notleast I read where someone mentioned a Bobtail motor ,what does that mean...
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    need some feed back

    Hi, I am thinking of buying a remanufactured 5.7 mercruiser long block from Rapidomarine in Florida, has anyone used one of their engins or know anyone that has? please let me know, Thanks
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    89 5.0 mercruiser

    Good morning all, I have a 1989 5.0 mercruiser that I am thinking of changing. what are the differences in the years and what years would I be able to use ? thanks so much in advance
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    trailer weight

    Does anyone have an idea on what the weight is of a 1979 sealion roller trailer ? it is made for a 20 ft boat. Thanks
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    sealion trailer question

    Hi everyone, I hope you can help me out here. I have a 1979 Sealion boat trailer ,single axel with a 14 inch tire.i need to have the bearings replaced and anything else that usualy gets changed along with the bearings.what should I expect to pay to have both sides serviced worst case scenario...
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    help

    changing the oil in my 3.7 mercruiser and i found streaks of white in it , kind of milky. what could be the problem. any ideas would be appreciated,
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    transom plate

    i am installing a 3.7 mercruiser in my boat this weekend i am removing the 3.0 , i see that the transome plate looks to be a different size. i have the transome plate for the 3.7 and i am wondering if the mounting holes are the same on both. also i should add that the boat once had a 3.7 at one...
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    3.0 swap

    Hi i am new to the forum and i desperatly need help, My question is this. I am swaping out a 3.0 mercruiser for a 180 hp 4 cyl mercruiser. Its late 80's 4 barrel engine i guess it is a 470 but it says 180 on the valve cover. what problems should i expect to encounter can you guys give me a run...
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