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    3.0 Long Block - Cracked - Any Value?

    Hello, I bought a project a couple of years ago and replaced the engine with a new long block because the one in it was cracked. It was a 2012 3.0. Is there any value to the old long block or just the scrap value? I would disassemble parts if I thought they had value and someone could use...
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    3.0 Timing Question

    I have a quick timing question for a Mercruiser 3.0 SN is 1A648581. I'm have had it out a few times since rebuilding but went out tonight to re-torque a few bolts and just check over things. I also wanted to recheck the timing. Start it up and warm it up and idle it. Connect jumper and...
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    New Long Block, Cranks and Won't Start

    Hello all, I have just finished dropping my engine back into my boat after getting a new Long Block (project boat, previous owner cracked block). Its a 2012 Bayliner with a Merc 3.0 SN of the original engine was 1A648581. It cranks but won't start. It sounds like it wants to, it just won't...
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    3.0 Alternator Alignment

    Hello, I'm working on getting my new 3.0 longblock back together to install. I noticed on the old engine and then as I'm reassembling the alternator pulley is out about 3/16" when I check the alignment to the crank pulley with a straight edge. I took the pulley off and there is a single...
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    Merc 3.0 Cracked Block but Manifold ok?

    Hello, I did a number of searches but am left with a couple of unanswered questions. I bought a 2012 Bayliner 185 as a winter project, previous owner didn't winterize and cracked the block. I knew this going in and have ordered a new long block. He also indicated the manifold was cracked...
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    2012 Bayliner Project Boat Opinion

    Good evening, I have followed for a while but this is a first post. I owned a 17' Bowrider a number of years ago and decided to look at one again. I've had a bit of a project boat come up and looking for a bit of an opinion... I'm looking at a 2012 Bayliner 185 with a 3.0L. it has a...
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