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Good day all,
I asked this question before but I didn't get much of a response. On a 1988 Mercruiser alpha one 3.0 (ENG serial# 0B676300) what oil can I use to fill the trim resovoir. Is it hydraulic or motor oil?? Can I buy it at my local auto parts store??
Also, I picked up an extra heavy...
So I was looking around the engine checking for anything unusual. I squeezed on the main water hose and felt as if something was lodged in there. I loosened both clamps and discovered rusted metal peices and a spring inside the hose. Should I be worried about the engine internals, is there a...
hello all,
I recently bought this 88 mercruiser and as I read the informative posts I often find myself wondering what and where these parts are located on the motor. Can anyone explain what the bellows are or maybe a pic. I've been looking for a website with the manual for my alpha one 3.0...
I discovered a loose bolt that I think belongs to the starter. However, the fuel pump is in the way of tightening it. Can I just slide that fuel pump out and tighten that bolt wthout any issues with the fuel pump?? Mercruiser 3.0 alpha one 1988.
Thanks
Steve
hello all,
i wanted to know what type of hydraulic fluid should I put into the trim resovoir. Not sure what type of pump it is but I have the Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha One?? And can I buy it at my local auto store?
thanks,
Steve.
Good fternoon all,
first timer here, recent boat owner super excited to be on the water. But it all came to a screaching halt after docking and the trim wouldn't go up. I have a mercruiser 3.0 alpha one i/o. So I was stuck on the boat ramp with the trim all the way down, I had no other...
