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    Seven 7 Marine outboard engines--- I really like them, however can't afford one

    Seven 7 Marine outboard engine--- I really like them, however can't afford one. I want to know what your opinion is on this up and coming outboard product? I occasionally used to go to Pompano Florida and out the Hillsboro inlet with the other boat--- even though I had (3) Evinrude Verados...
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    How to remove the Johnson Bubbleback Exhaust cover?

    I'm looking for some advice on how to remove the bubbleback exhaust cover from my 1987 Johnson 110? I have tried every which way to remove this cover only, however I can't figure out how or if it can be removed without removing the power head? The belly keeps getting hung up at the bottom...
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    I just picked up a used Johnson 110 VRO and need some professional advice

    Hi-- I just picked up a used Johnson 110 VRO (I believe it's a 1990, however I need to do some research to confirm). I haven't owned a Johnson brand before of this type (VRO) and I didn't know that Johnson made a 110may be I'm going craze or just haven't noticed the 110... I would appreciate...
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    Rebuilt Mercruiser 140 has a rear main oil leak

    I have completely rebuilt the 85 Mercruiser 140 and she runs like a top! however the new 2 piece rear main oil seal(Fel-Pro brand and it came with the kit) is either leaking or the pan gasket is, it's a 4 piece pan gasket. This appeared within an hour of the first start up after the rebuild. I...
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    Rebuilt 85 Mercruiser 140 comes ALIVE!!!

    Well, it has been a while since I have posted on the forum. I have been working on the rebuild of the 85 Mercruiser 140, some of y'all know my story. It has been a long battle to get to this point. I feel like I'm almost at the point where I will be installing the engine back in the Chaparral...
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    1985 Mercruiser 140 2 piece rear main seal, "flywheel"

    My flywheel ring gear teeth are bad.I think maybe from age. I would like to know if I can purchase a ring gear, and if so how would I measure for It? I don't want to purchase a new flywheel, because of my rebuild budget( I got the engine 90% completed), and not sure 'bout purchasing a used...
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    140 Mercruiser assembly

    I'm assembling the 140 Mercruiser, any tips on the thrust bearing clearance procedure (crank shaft end play)? I feel like mine is a little tight a between 0.002-0.003, really can't get the 0.003 in, shop manual states 0.002-0.006 I use feeler gauges for the measurement, don't have the dial...
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    Trying to remover Mercruiser Alpha One Gen 1

    I am in need of some advice on how to remove this outdrive from the gimbal housing. I think she is welded to the gimbal bearing, what a mess. I don't want to damage any parts, because I have some sold, however I am not worried about the drive, just the gimbal ring, and housing mating surfaces...
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    How to swap from a 93 mercruiser 3.0 to a 84 Mercruiser 140, thanks

    I am back again, with a different topic I have purchased a 1984 sea ray with a Mercruiser 140, complete boat, engine is running and everything works The engine is original, even the manifold, and riser. The po said it started to run hot a few times, but when he shut her down, and started her...
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    93 Mercruiser 3.0, how on earth can it get an internal crack in the block?

    Hi New to this forum, seems like a place to get some professional opinion, and was looking for some answers to the question in my title: 93 Mercruiser 3.0, how on earth can it get an internal crack in the block? I am trying to get as much advice and opinions as possible before I have to get...
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