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    Trim Limit

    HI all! I recently replaced my trim limit and trim sender switches and am having some issues with the Trim Limit. Anyone have a video on how to adjust? Basically mine is not registering at all and I'm not sure if I did not connect it properly or if I'm failing in "adjusting" it. Seems to be...
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    Don't boat drunk, fiberglass repair questions

    Hey all! Have a 2003 Stingray that I've been bringing back to life the past 2 years. Over the past 3 weeks I got a ton of stuff done with it (gimbal bearing, shift cable, bellows, impeller, seal carrier, shift bushing, distributor, wires etc). Job was over my head but with the help of people on...
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    Gear oil (I think) leaking from lower unit

    Hey all! Got a lower unit oil leak, I'm assuming of gear lube (maybe oil though?). Checked both my vent screws and its not coming from either. Appears to be coming out of the water intake vents on my lower unit (pic attached). Its not leaking much, but appears to be picking up steam. Was about...
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    Vinyl before wax?

    I'm about halfway through a little fiberglass TLC on my boat. Wet sanded today, removed all vinyl, and am going to compound/polish/wax tomorrow. I've got a couple of decals (boat id numbers etc) to put on. Should I put them on prior to waxing? Does it matter?
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    Oil Pressure Sender Pigtail socket

    I need a replacement for the oil pressure sender wiring on a 2003 3.0 L mercruiser. Current connector is worn out and fits very loosely. Is there an OEM part for this or would just getting a generic piece work? Something like: https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Moto.../dp/B000C83U4I
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    Recommended Spark Plug

    Looks like the recommended plug for my engine (3.0) is the AC-MR43LTS with a .045 gap. Anyone know the advance auto equivalent of that? Is there a recommended brand to go with?
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    How upset would you be?

    I took my boat to a mechanic who did a number of things for me. One of them was remove a broken starter bolt (earlier post on this board about it). He ended up having to pull the engine, and did it during his high season. I was very appreciative that he would do it. A number of shops I talked to...
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    Kit/Part Recomendations

    I'm about to do the gimbal bearing/bellows repair on a 2003 mercruiser 3.0 alpha one, gen 2 sterndrive. I need to buy the kit and tools necessary to make the repair (alignment/gimbal bearing seal/gimbal bearing tool etc). I'm assuming I also want to buy a sealed bearing..... Most (if not all)...
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    What is this bolt and should I be worried?

    Was replacing the gas filter on my 2003 3.0 sterndrive last night and managed to drop the gaskets under the motor. Reaching around in the dark with my hand I pulled out a bolt of some sort. I'm the 2nd owner of this boat. I've had work done it by multiple different mechanics. The boat...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 V Belt Issues

    I've been having repetitive issues with the V. Belt on my 3.0L Mercruiser Alpha Drive. Basically I've had the belt replaced 3 times between last summer and this one. I don't boat all the time either....probably been out to the lake 20 times. I just had the pulleys sanded and repainted...
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    Repetitive Serpentine Belt Issues 3.0

    I've got a 2002 Mercruiser 3.0 that is driving me nuts. I've had the serpentine belt replaced 3 times in the past 2 years. Just had it done and had the pulleys sanded down and repainted (hoping it would correct the problem) and still the problems persist. What would constantly cause belts to...
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