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    3.0 Exhaust Manifold/Riser/Elbow PNs

    I'm going to buy a new manifold and elbow/riser for my mercruiser 140 MR (SN 6891354) with the MerCarb (2" x 3-11/16" bolt pattern). Can anyone confirm these part numbers correct: OEM: 806867A8 / 99798A9 BARR MARINE: MC-1-99798 SIERRA: 18-1956-1 The iBoats exploded view parts list says OEM...
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    Mercruiser 140 Manifold Riser Extension?

    Below is a picture of my exhaust manifold on my 1985(?) 3.0L (SN 6891354). Is the piece on top with the bolts sticking out of it a spacer? Is this original? If not, what would be it's purpose? I cracked into all this today and based on the amount of rust in this "spacer", the riser (elbow -...
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    Mercruiser MR Sterndrive Inspection / Rebuild

    I started a boat restoration last year on a Conroy X-19 that had sat outdoors (covered) for an estimated 3 years. I am tearing into the sterndrive (Mercruiser MR [1985 improved Alpha I version], SN 6897253) and want to get an idea of what to be looking for and how much disassembly should be...
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    1985 Glastron Conroy X-19 came with Merc 140?

    I was wondering if anybody knew for sure if the 1985 Glastron Conroy X-19 originally came with a Mercruiser 3.0L 140hp motor? The only information I can find says it came with a 120hp motor (I assume Mercruiser 120). I sent a request to Glastron, but haven't heard from them yet. Here are the...
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    Where to buy quality materials?? Fiberglass & Resin

    Hey everybody, I've started a transom/stringer replacement in my 1985 Conroy X19 and was wondering if anybody has suggestions for where to purchase quality fiberglass/resin at a good price? I did some searching on the forum, but didn't come up with much information. Hopefully some good...
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    1985 Conroy X-19 I/O Transom Restoration

    Hi all, new here to iBoats and starting a transom replacement on my 1985 Conroy X-19 I/O runabout that I picked up last November for $175! I've never owned a larger boat like this, but my wife and I had often talked about purchasing one. So, for the price, I figured I could do some research...
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