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    Bizarre sudden appearance of oil/soot in cooling water after oil change

    I've got a 1984 Mercruiser 120 system in an 18' "Mercedes" runabout. Engine has been running beautifully. Recently replaced exhaust manifold and riser. Drained oil from engine at the end of the season, but didn't have an oil filter, so left it empty of oil for a week. Did not drain water...
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    Any quick advice on purchase of 1999 VP 3.0 GS engine with VP SX outdrive?

    Hi Good Folks, Still shopping for good deal on a 17' runabout. $2800 Glasply w/ VP145 got away from me, now looking at $3000 1979 Glasply repowered with 1999 VP3.0 GS engine w/ heat exchanger cooling, and 1999 VP SX outdrive. Not knowing anything about these units, can anyone suggest...
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    Sorely tempted to purchase old boat with Volvo/Penta drive, don't know anything about 'em

    Hi, thanks for considering giving me a piece of advice! I'm retiring a beloved mid-70s 17' Bayliner with a Mercruiser 120 I/O system that's worn out, looking for a relatively inexpensive replacement, on account of my finances. Seriously considering a 17.5' '81 GlasPly, powered by a 145 Volvo...
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    Tempted to buy boat with '83 Suzuki DT115, compression 85-95psi. Mistake?

    First visit to this forum. Thanks for reading, replying. Have no experience with outboards, am retiring a Mercruiser 120hp I/O boat, looking for inexpensive replacement, found a beautiful boat for a good price with this engine. Owner says it runs beautifully, rarely in salt water, entire boat...
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