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    mer v6 4.3 manifold replacement

    Do you need any sealing compound with gaskets?<br />Also the square gasket i notice are supplied with two rectangular apertures open and two with just a hole.<br />Any significance in this?<br />What is the recommended torque for the 6 exhaust and 4 riser bolts would be helpful.<br />any...
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    4.3lx v6 exhaust water manifold leaks

    I have just found leaks on both sides.<br />Is it possible to weld these with any success?<br />If not can you recomend any suppliers?
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    4.3 lx alpha 1 stern drive oil with reservoir

    According to the manual the qty says 32 oz without res.<br />64 oz with. (sounds exccesive)<br /><br />When draining i assume you remove lower plug then vent and reservoir will drain.<br /><br />Filling from lower plug untill it reaches upper level.<br />Do you fill reservoir up to level before...
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    oil pressure 4.3lx

    The oil pressure gauge fluctuates and is very erratic.<br />I am wondering what could be causing this?<br />There is oil in the engine but it is getting toward the low mark and black which would suggest that it needs changing.<br />Th motor runs fine but would like to see a constant reading for...
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    oil Brand name (possibly Lubedude?)

    Where does "Prolong" oil belong on the ladder of oils?<br />Are there any other poroducts with this brand as i think i have seen in only in Wal-Mart.
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    air/sea temperature guage

    Is there any way to calibrate this ?<br />I dont know what make it is ,only its on a Mariah 94 as standard.<br />Red led type with a rocker switch.<br />thanks in advance
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    Dixie Decals

    Does anyone know where the best place to obtain a pair of "Dixie" decals for the side of a boat?<br />I would say these are 2'6" long by 6" high with an accentuated "X".<br />The manufacturer is out of business so where would be the most economic way of copying them as both are kind of shabby.
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    omc lube type and qty please!

    My buddy wants me to change his stern drive oil& engine oil.This is a black drive with a 3.0l 4 cylinder. age 1976<br />api gl5 80-90 gear oil? qty 64oz approx<br />engine oil grade 10-30 qty approx 5 quarts sound right
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    Smart Tab Report

    I recently bought a set of smart tabs for my Mariah 21 ft 4.3l. with a stingray fin.<br />The problem i had when i had bought the boat was excessive list/chinewalk i think is what you call it.<br />The boat would be capable in smooth water of listing to one side or the other on accelaration and...
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    Tires for trailer

    A friend has a Dixie Bandit 17ft 3.0 motor open bow.<br />Replaced the Goodyear F78/14 with ST 205/75 R14<br />Is this the correct tire for this application?<br />sorry cannot supply weight of boat <br />Guy at the tire depot explained as trailer tires were built differently due to sun and being...
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    Gps co-ords help!

    I wish to erect a fence.Not exactly a boating question but<br />My Garmin Gps-12 will manage the first set of co-ords ok.<br /> Are they as accurate as the second set?<br />If not what do the second set refer to?<br /><br />Here are the two sets of co-ords as follows<br />lat 35 36 52 long...
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    Carport/boatport

    Has anyone got any plans for a carport type of shelter?<br />Maybe someone has pictures?<br />Mine needs to be around 10'6" wide by about 24ft.<br />It would be nice to incorporate an engine hoist should the motor ever need removing.<br />I live within city limits and originally from the UK. and...
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    Apraisal

    Anybody know where would i get an appraisal for a Galaxy 17ft 1976 boat that is not listed on Nada?<br />any suggestions appreciated!
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    Galaxy 17ft stringer & floor

    I wonder if there is anybody out there that has any pics or any stringer size/layout for a 17 ft bowrider circa 1976.<br />Also the floor has developed soft spots and i am curious on the cost of replacing it.
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    Clunk with 3.0 omc?

    A friend has a loud clunk from the outdrive area when traveling at about 10-15 mph.<br />Happens once then does not occur until the unit is stopped or put in reverse then forward again.<br />Anyone any ideas?
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    3.0l omc in Dixie circa 1976 qustions

    A friend of mine has a clunk as hes going about 15 mph driving forward. He says usually it happens once and then is fine for the rest of the day.<br />Any pointers would be appreciated!<br /><br />Another topic he wants to drain the block and manifold as temperatures are getting lower.<br...
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    bilge objects draining cylinder block

    When i removed the blue plastic plugs i found that more water was in there than expected and quickly activated the auto pump switch to drain excess. Pump now runs noisy! it had sucked an "o" ring into the impellor.<br />My thoughts were wonder where that came from?<br />The person who had...
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    water separator/fuel filter

    How often do you expect under normal conditions to change filter?<br />Any tips?<br />Where is the best place to buy/price?
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    Speedo on Alpha 1

    I have cleared the tube from the dash to the stern leg.<br />Is the inlet the little "v" notch?<br />Does it just require unblocking?<br />What is the best way to do this ?<br />Thinking about spraying Wd-40 to loosen crap maybe
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    Fluids

    On a 4.3lx Merc what is the "Drive oil" for?<br />I have power steering and its not that and its not hydraulic oil for the trim pump.
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