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    Odd oil question

    I know that Quicksilver oil is all 25w-40 for Merc engines. But my 3.0 4-cylinder clearly says on the oil filler cap to use 10w-30. What is up with that?
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    Questions and Update on my 1988 Larson 3.0 boat

    To All, Thanks again to all who helped me with my shift cable repair. My update here includes my new headgasket story.... So I did the shifter cable without too much drama. We got the boat on the water and I noticed that it just didn't have the kind of power I'd expect. So I did a...
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    New (to me) Larson w/140 and Alpha One!

    Hello! This forum has been a great help in deciding which way to go on a used boat! The result: 1988 Larson V175 (bowrider). New engine about 3 years ago (two owners ago didn't winterize and cracked the original engine). Typical sun damage to seats (new ones on order...
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    Questions opinions Alpha 1/ Merc 238 V8

    Hello All! I found a good "deal" on a boat...(that's sort of like "hold my beer and watch this")... 1977 Century 180 Raven. Alpha One with a Mercuriser 238 (GM350). Boat is I excellent cosmetic condition and has been stored indoors. It was winterized last fall...new trailer...new...
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