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    quick winterizing question.

    Do I need to remove the outdrive to drain the water out of it? I had replaced all the gaskets, impeller, and gear lube a month ago and I've only had the boat in the water once since then. I'm going to drain all the water out of the block and manifolds, but I would rather not remove the outdrive...
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    3.0L Piston options?

    pistons for the 3.0L are outrageously expensive! is there any other options? I heard someone say that the 350 pistons would work, but I'm hesitant to buy some to find out they don't. My pistons are a bit worn and I need new rings and probably a clean-up bore (.010 or so). I just don't feel like...
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    Is it suppose to do this?

    While doing some engine work I took the shift interruptor system off. The lower shift cable fell out of the plastic sleeve! I stuck it back on, but it doesn't stay on. I know part of it is suppose to slide, but isnt the narrow inner part suppose to stay stuck to the plastic sleeve? When I shift...
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    Water in oil. Can't find the source...

    1986 MerCruiser 140. I bought the boat with water in the oil. I took the head off and tore the block down. The head gasket was fine. I couldn't visually see any cracks in the block or head. I put the head back on with the original gasket (but left pistons, crank, cam out) and filled it up with...
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    Cracked block...Replace or upgrade?

    I have a 1986 MerCruiser 140. Bought the boat with water in the oil. I figured it wasn't goin to be pretty. Now The questions I have are: Where can I find a new block without spending a ton of money? GM doesn't have any 3.0L engines in cars. From what I can tell it is similar to the 2.5 Iron...
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