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I've been the proud owner of a 1988 Mercruiser 4.3 175 hp since the day it was brand new. It now has just over 1100 hours. Front of the engine started producing noice that I've determined to be the bearings in the circulating pump. (Took belts off and started spinning pulleys until I found a...