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    Oil drain screw gasket lower end

    Merc 12-19183 3 Sierra 18-2945-9
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    Hard to pull

    You could remove the lower end and see if it's easy to pull then. Would help to narrow things down.
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    Hard to pull

    Welcome. Are you sure it's not in gear somehow?
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Just a heads up that OMC drives can be difficult to find parts for and mechanics that can service them.
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    Honda BF75 "Making Oil" – Need Help with Thermostat in Cold Climate

    Have you checked the thermostat to see if it's stuck open or opening at the marked temperature? There's many honda motors running in northern climates without issue. Someone may have put the wrong thermostat in. Not sure what you mean by a "higher temperature rating"
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    You haven't mentioned the drives. Are they in good shape? Are they mercruiser?
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    3.0 tap/knock

    If you suspect 3 have you tried backing off and then tightening the lifters for 3 to see if the sound changes? Did you plasti-gauge the rod bearings?
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    1971 3.0 Liter Carb Question..

    The carb rebuild kits for 1968-1982 2.5 and 3.0 liter should all work if it's the original carb. Mercury # 823427A-1 Sierra 18-7746 or 18-7070 I just measured the base gasket from my 823427A-1 and the mounting holes in it are 3.28" x 1.91" and the bores are 1.487"
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    Help me choose VHF radios

    There's the Standard Horizon HX210 Floating 6 Watt Handheld VHF. As alldodge mentioned, dingbat is the guy.
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    Alignment tool stuck

    Vice grips on the end of the bar and tap with a hammer.
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    Swap External Power Trim on 1984 Black Max to Integral One

    Why not just buy a used external pump and use the existing system?
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    Towing Boston Whaler 130 with Honda CRV

    For that kind of weight you could use a bathroom scale.
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    1967 Mercruiser Tilt Rod Bushings?

    This parts list might help. https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/120140-19671969/2062141-thru-2791956
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    120 Mercruiser I/O Trim hydraulics

    Try merc part no. 25-48171 or Sierra 18-7168-9. .364" x .070" The parts are listed by drive serial no. marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/120140-19701977/2791957-thru-4893634/hydraulic-pump-assembly-complete/
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    If I'm not mistaken those gears might be marked so you identify the ratio. If not, you can count the teeth.
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