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    automotive pistons in 3.0?

    I am replacing the pistons in my 87 3.0. Too save some money I was thinking of using as many automotive parts possible. Is this possible or wise?
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    salvaging engine block

    Well today I completely tore down my 87 3.0. I have a large horizontal crack that seems like its only in the water passage. My # 3 cylinder was rusted so I know i had water intrusion but no water in oil pan and cam and crank shaft look good no water damage. I found a guy that says he can lock...
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    Its seized

    I have a 87 3.0 trying to turn over for the first time in four years. The starter engaged and got about half a revolution and stopped, now it just hammers hard. Fearing the worst i removed the starter and tried prying on the teeth of the flywheel with no luck in either direction. My question...
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    Where do they go

    Hello all I am working on a 87 3.0. I just transplanted the motor from a different boat. Now I can't seem to figure out where these wires go. Second pic is the purple yellow wire.
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    Marine tex as temp fix

    I had a welder look at this and he said to fill with grey marine tex, and dirillntap I don't care if the drive fails eventually. I just want this to hold pressure, and work for the season or a few trips. I did drill out all of the remaining bolt, left me with a oblong hole. Can I just fill...
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    Running motor without out drive?

    Ok I will start with a little back story. I bought a 87 thundercraft with a 3.0 mercruiser and alpha one gen one outdrive. That was about 5 years ago and since I was totally new to boating I made a few rookie mistakes. First off I bought what turned out to be a rotten boat, and to top it off...
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    Is it worth welding and milling?

    I am running a 87 3.0 alpha one gen one. When I pulled my out drive for winterizing, I popped the upper cap. One of the bolt heads broke flush so I had to have it drilled and easy out. My buddy offered to do it and ended up drilling off center. He hammered the easy out in and cracked the...
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    Gel coat over interlux bright side??

    I recently started painting my boat with brightside. The entire boat is primed and I painted part of it. After over 3 weeks of dry time I transported the boat and the strap I use as a stern tie down wore the finish paint off. My question is do I have to sand back down to original gel coat or...
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    Should i carpet my bow seats?

    I have a 87 thundercraft that i am refurbishing. My plan was to carpet the entire bow seating area and then put in the bow seats.. I was wondering if anyone has seen this done before and if there are pics of it out there. I can't seem to figure out what i would use as trim for the edges of the...
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    What to cover gunwales with?

    Hello I am planing to use decko dot for my flooring in my 16 ft bowrider. But i just do not know what to use to cover the sides of the boat (gunwales i think is what they are called) i have like a 1in to 3in layer of sprayed on foam where i plan to cover. Was going to just paint over the...
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    Re mounting swim deck

    I had to remove my swim deck to paint the transom. The Previous owner mounted it with what looks like inner tube patches and lots of blue silicone. Is there a proper way to mount this? I do plan on using 4200 to seal screws.
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    orange peel in primer

    I am still in the middle of repainting my Thunder Craft. I primed the entire cap did not tip, and now I have a orange peel paint job. My question is will this effect my finish paint if i do not sand it all out? :confused: I am using one part interlux primmer w/ brightside to finish.
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    Lower unit compatibility?

    I recently learned i need a lower gear case for my alpha one gen one off a 3.0 I found one in the classifieds but i do not know how to tell if it is compatible. Guy said it came off a 80 something 120 horse 4 cylinder. are there numbers I can check to see if it will work with my alpha one...
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    out drive on ebay

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330434439358&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_500wt_1182 What do you think? worth the gamble
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    Can I run my motor with the out drive off?

    Hello All I have a 87 3.0 Merc Outdrive is Shot but I would like to tinker with a cold starting problem I have been having. Is there a way to plumb water directly to the engine so I can start it with out drive off, Or is this incredible stupid and impossible to do?
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    Scotch bright pad and dewaxer?

    Im in the process of dewaxing my boat for priming is it ok or recommended to use a scotch bright pad to apply the interlux 202, or should I stick with rags?
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    Pulling Boat from trailer

    I Plan on starting stripping and painting this weekend. I picked up 6 pieces of cribbing 12x16 to set the boat on. We are lifting boat off the trailer With a boom off a portable beef cutting trailer. My question has to do with placement of my cribbing and will I need to have any angle to my...
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    How do I secure Seat back?

    Hello All I am in the middle of "starting" to redo my bow seats. The bolts for the back rests are buried behind the top cap, so the only way to remove them is to cut the seat open or pull the top cap of the boat. After I get the back rests out what is the best way to secure them back where...
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    Local mechanics?

    Does anyone know of any old timer marine experts in the lake george NY area that doesnt charge an arm or a leg for basic engine work? the local marinas can be snobish when it comes to older "cheap boats"
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    What do you think? Looking for paint scheme ideas

    Here is a possible paint scheme I am thinking of any input is appreciated. I know its shotty editing but i think you get the point. Feel free to alter looking for as much feed back as i can get thankx
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