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    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    My only concern is that this boat was having fuel delivery issues, and I just spent $400 getting my OMC (Holley) carb professionally rebuilt; can I use Mercruiser outdrive/controls and OMC manifold? If nothing else I’ll pull everything from the donor boat and can switch things out later…
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    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    Is the Mercruiser stuff significantly better? I genuinely have no idea.
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    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    Found a donor! ‘93 Bayliner Classic. It’s all Mercruiser, so will be buying a new exhaust manifold and using my carb/accessories. Will try to recoop some of the cost by selling the Mercruiser manifold & carb, and the trailer is decent so I’ll sell that as well. Only paid $600 for the package...
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    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    Thanks everyone, I appreciate the input. The search continues!
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    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    So i did find this ‘94 engine, don’t know how many of you have Facebook to be able to look at the listing. The ad says it “runs great”, but it sure doesn’t look like it’s running very smooth in the video. Do you think it’s worth bringing some muffs with me, running it on the hose, and just...
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    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    That’s kind of where I’m at. Been searching Marketplace; assuming I can find a deal at the end of the season with people not wanting to store their boats for the winter.
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    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    So just so I’m clear, are the OMC and Mercruiser 3.0 block and head the same? If I was to find a Mercruiser engine, would I just have to swap accessories/manifold/etc?
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    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    I’m relatively mechanically inclined…never done a motor swap (other than one motorcycle) so I’m hoping to do it myself, if I can find a good deal on a motor!
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    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    Awesome information, thank you! The transom, floor and seats seem to be in great shape, which is the only reason I’m considering replacing the engine. I only have about $1200 invested so far; obviously new or reman would far exceed the value, so I’m hoping to find used.
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    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    New member here, just bought my first boat. I knew it was going to be a project, but didn’t anticipate this. Long story short the previous owner left the boat docked overnight and somehow took on water; he took off the fuel pump and water separator looking for water in the fuel system but didn’t...
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