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    Affordable U-Joint Replacement

    For those of you in need of a u joint replacement and you are on a budget and you're the type to do-it-yourself here is some helpfull info. <br /><br />94 Mercruiser 4.3L V6, Alpha-one Gen II outdrive.<br /><br />Try NAPA Part Number 210-1306 (315G) $11.69 each. Much cheaper than $89.79 for...
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    FOAM???

    Say for some unfortunate reason I was replacing the floor in my boat. During this process I discover that the foam under it is, well, saturated. So I use a screw driver and putty knife to remove the foam on half my floor, passanger side of the ski locker to the transom. I removed the plywood...
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    Alpha One speedo isnt working

    3 questions <br />Speedo, carburation, prop <br />I put narative with pictures here:<br /><br /> http://users.adelphia.net/~chrisradvanyi/speedo.htm <br /><br />I tried to keep it as small as possible.
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    Fire in the hole.

    Well, I've done it, the transom repaired the engine in. Took the day off work today and made all the final connections and after fiddling with the distributor just a little bit, my automotive 4.3 fired right up. I'll post some pics on my site about this shortly. I think I'll test run it...
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    4.3 "balanced" problem

    Thanks for all the input guys. Especially Bondo. I have my site up and working completely....<br />It covers me repowering a 4.3 with an auto engine.<br /><br /> http://users.adelphia.net/~chrisradvanyi/ <br /><br />I still have to find out if I need an externally balanced flywheel and...
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    4.3 Harmonic Balancer Question

    Those of you who have read my previous posts know that I am repowering my 94 Merc 4.3 V6 with a 95 4.3 Vortec (non balance shaft engine) <br />I put together a site about this.<br /> http://users.adelphia.net/~chrisradvanyi/ <br />I have made some serious mods to the engine. <br />I know I am...
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    4.3 Repower with Automotive Short Block

    Nope not a question post. <br />After some helpful insight from Bondo, Kagee and 4.3Sunbird, I have decided to repower my 94 Bayliner Capri (4.3 L Vortec V6 w/ roller cam, balance shaft, block no 196) with a 4.3 Vortec from a 95 Chevy 2500 Conversion Van (4.3 L Vortec V6, roller cam block...
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    4.3 Liter V-6 Short Block

    Hello new to the forum, I search for this but didnt find any results. <br />1994 Mercruiser 4.3 L V-6. What makes this short block different from the automotive 4.3L short block. Will it bolt up?<br />I bought a 94 Bayliner w/ a 4.3 knowing the engine was run while low on oil, he lost oil...
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