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    Anyone have a Mercruiser 898/200/228/230/260 R/Mr/AplhaOne

    Hello, I have a Mercruiser 200 HP MR (305; 1985) and was looking for the dipstick length to see if anyone had a similar model out there. I think mine could be wrong, but not sure. If you have the same model could you measure and let me know the length? Thanks
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    Oil Dipstick Length Question

    Thanks for the advice. I am going to take some more measurements this weekend and make a plan of attack. I did call a supposedly good Mercruiser mechanic and they said to just find a dipstick that will reach to were the oil now is in the oil pan and run it like that since I put 5 qts in it so...
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    Oil Dipstick Length Question

    Hello, I was hoping for some advice or help with a dipstick question. I purchased a 226 1985 seafarer that needs some work, but everything has gone pretty smoothly so far. I started the engine up the other day to change the oil. It seemed like there was quite a bit of oil that drained out (more...