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    doing some fall mantenance and ummm....

    ok so i havent ran the boat in a few weeks got a little chilly here in south florida to hit the water. so today i decided to give her some tlc. i changed the battery to a nice new deepcycle, and lubed some areas up and some rust proof etc.. i started her up on the hose to let her run for 10 or...
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    Need some help.

    I have a 18' sting ray. The drain plug and flange is brass. I had some water get in the back from a rough day on the water. I tried to unscrew the 7/8" brass plug off and she wouldn't budge. I tried everything and couldn't get her off. Last resort was my impact wrench.. Ended tearing the whole...
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    fuel water seperartor

    looking to replace my fuel filter is this the correct one for my mercruiser 3.0 alpha 1 gen 2 http://www.michiganmotorz.com/fuel-water-separator-filter-short-p-663.html
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    tilt up not working

    Re: tilt up not working here is what i am dealing with this is port side any of this the limit switch?. i looked by the bearing i dont see anything, although i dont really know what i am looking for.
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    tilt up not working

    hey guys i am in the middle of taking all the bolts off of the lower unit to change the impeller. i went to go lift the motor and bit and my up tilt wont work, down and trailer are working fine. any ideas? where are the wires on the engine. 2000 3.0L alpha 1
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    Tell us how old is your boat?

    Re: Tell us how old is your boat? 2000 stingray 180RS i love it. just bought it a few weeks ago. merccruiser 3.0 alpha 1 gen 2
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    Bravo 3 corrosion: What is normal? Help...

    Re: Bravo 3 corrosion: What is normal? Help... 12 yr old alpha 1 motor no corrosion.
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    Thermastat 3.0

    Re: Thermastat 3.0 so i am ready to do the job just waiting for the kit to arrive sometime at the beginning of next week. the only hestitation i have is i still have no idea how to remove (if any) the speedo connection. i looked in the front of the motor (facing the bow) and i see a sall rubbe...
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    Thermastat 3.0

    Hey guys I would like to replace my thermastat because I think it's acting up. Do I use the 140deg one for a 2000 mercruiser alpha 1 3.0?
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    Hey guys

    Hey guys, On 2001 stingray 180rs, is there a spout in the back of the boat I can pull out to drain the engine oil? Thx
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    hey guys new here

    Re: hey guys new here it has never been outside. its stored in doors. in absoloutely no way am i approaching this on a "i will buy it no matter what" attitude. as a matter of fact this is the 12'th boat i have looked at i passed on 11, this may be 12. i asked what i asked beacuse i didnt know...
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    new here qustion about merc 3.0 alpha one

    hey guys i am looking at purchasing a boat this sunday that has merc 3.0 alpha one. i have never owned a i/o only PWC's. can i spray down the engine with CRC marine to keep the engine from getting damaged by salt just incase some water may splash inside the engine compartment?
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    hey guys new here

    not sure if i am in the area or not please move the post to the appropriate area if now. i am going to be purchasing a 2001 stingray that is brand spanking new condition. merc 3.0 alpha one. i mean the seats look like they have never been sat on, stitching is bang on. the engine looks like it...
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