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I'm wanting to change the color entirely from brown on tan to something else, right now i'm thinking yellow on white. I've already got the top and inside repaired and sanded with a few spots left to repair on the hull exterior. I'm confused as to the process, though, of what I should do next. I...

What is the best process for changing the color of my fiberglass boat? Thanks for any response.

I'm redoing this 1987 Marlin and my first priority, since I have the engine running well, is to re-paint the whole thing. It is chocolate brown and tan... UGLY!! I am now repairing the holes and scrapes in the fiberglass. My question is, what is the criteria I should use to determine whether...

Does anyone know what size expansion plug goes in a 4.3L OMC? Thanks.

I have an OMC 4.3L and I thought I had water in the oil because it's pretty milky looking. When I took off the oil filter it became clear that it is not water in the oil... it smells very strongly like gasoline. What does it mean when there is gasoline in the engine oil? Thanks.

Is there a standard oil filter for my 1987 4.3L or are there variables that would require different types/models? If there is an easy answer, please help. Thanks.

I'm doing an oil change/flush this weekend on my 4.3L OMC... is there a special kind of oil I should use or will any 10W40 suffice? Thanks for your help on this.

I bought a 1987 Marlin last summer that has a 4.3L with Cobra outdrive. Long story short, when I bought it the guy I bought it from told me he already had it out and it was lake ready. So, I promptly ran it out to lthe lake and smoked the engine... literally. The exhaust bellows cooked and...