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    3.7 (170) Blew a hole in the side of the motor! (3.7 vs 3.0 advice)

    So the 3.7 in my 1986 stingray bowrider decided it had enough on the 4th, the knock that I was suspicious of came to an end. Rod number 4 decided to knock a hole in the side of the block. Now that I know this engine is beyond repair I need help on deciding what todo next. I have done a lot to...
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    Mercruiser 170 3.7L engine knock

    Hi everyone, two years ago I bought an 86 Stingray 18ft bowrider with the 170 horse 3.7 mercruiser. When I first took it out on the water it didn't take long for me to tell that it needed attention. Leaked oil like crazy was running hot and not running well, had water coming in. Long story...
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    Maxum 3.0 HELP!

    So i just recieved a 96 maxum 18ft bowrider for free and the story of the boat is that it ran great till somone forgot to winterize it properly therefore cracked block. I took care of the block and there is not the slightest leak from the water jacket. But the part that gets me is i was told...
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