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    Timing question

    Re: Timing question So I attemped to check for the timing advance again and this time I did see it move, My question/concern is, Is it moving enough. I've included a picture diagram so you guys can see where im at with this, Thanks for your input. Just dosent seem like that would be considered...
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    Timing question

    So I just did a head gasket job on this 3.0lx I/O alpha one gen2, not too bad of a task. But upon setting timing per the service manual it states to jump the white wires at the distributer and disconnect the shift interrupt switch and connect them to each other, Did all that set timing to 1*atdc...
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    mercruiser 3.0lx cylinder head help!!!

    I am replacing a head gasket in this merc 3.0 and have ran into a bit of a problem and would like some help/suggestions. While trying to torque the rocker arm nuts, my torque wrench failed to work properly to the suggested (manual says 20 ft pounds) specs. I should have known better but in the...
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    Fluids (locally)

    Im eager to get the boat going by this weekend but still need to do all my summerizing. Where can I get motor oil filter and gear lube locally? wally world? Pepboys? from what I understand, I cant run just any motor oil, It has to be marine grade? I have a I/O mercruiser 3.0 Thanks for the...
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    How do I repair this (with pics)

    So I have this boat that needs a lil work. My question is, Whats the best way to finish this hack job I got myself into? Should I keep using fiberglass till its built out enough then sand or sand it smooth now and use some type of puddy to fill in the small imperfections? Any help would be...
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    Water coming in????

    First time poster, First time boat owner. (I know right) So I looked around a little but couldnt find anything directly related to my problem, I have a I/O boat with a 98' mercruiser 3.0 alpha one drive. Problem is, I'm not sure but is it normal for water to be coming in from the exhaust tube...
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