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    Mercruiser/OMC 3.0 origins?

    What GM engine is the 3.0 based off of? I've heard that it is based on the 2.5, but the water pump is different; I've also heard it was based off of a Buick engine, but i can't remember a 4 cly Buick engine? I am trying to get a set of lifters from NAPA rather than pay through the nose (as...
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    Puliing engine on '86 3.0 OMC

    Hi folks. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with pulling engines out of an I/O? I've got the shop manual, it says I need to take the outdrive off and pull the engine and outdrive bellhousing out as one unit. It looks to me like I could disconnect the engine from the outdrive bellhousing and...
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    Suggestions for a Ship to Shore radio?

    I'm in the market for a handheld ship to shore radio. Anybody have suggestions of manufacturer and model? I understand there are two types available, 2 mile and 5 mile range. Apparently the 5 mile requires an FCC license? Any idea what it takes to acquire a license?
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