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    Alternator Belt 3.0

    What size belt goes to the alternator on a 2005 3.0 mercruiser? I have 3/8 x 40 stick in my head but wanted to be sure before i ordered one over the internet. I tried to pick one up this afternoon at advanced auto and the smallest they had was 46".
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    Removing Thermostat

    Need some help removing the thermostat in a mercruiser 3.0. It?s the stainless 160 degree thermostat. I don?t feel like replacing the housing, but I might have to. Before I do that though, how much force should be needed to lift the thermostat out of the housing? I?ve read both the merc...
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    Rising Temperature

    Went out this evening and while coming back in (running about 4200rpms) I noticed the temp gauge was wandering up to around 200. I backed off the throttle to around 3000rpms and the temp returned to 170?ish, but would still move back and forth towards to 200 (but would mostly stay around 170)...
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    Rod Holder Install

    What size screws should I use to install flush mount rod holders? I picked up some #14 SS self taping marine screws, but after drilling the pilot hole I'm afraid of cracking the glass. If memory serves me correct I used a 3/16 bit as the pilot hole.
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    Oil Change Pump & Oil

    What do you recommend? I'm lazy and cheap, and the hand pumps and drill pumps, even though inexpensive, look like they are too messy and too much work. I noticed on the iboats store there is a 12v pump, but I've also seen bad (and good) reviews. Just looking for opinions for the cheapest and...
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