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I see 8 bolts... So I'm running the wrong plugs then and need the MR43 LTS?

Thanks, will confirm tomorrow. 8 or 12 bolts.

Hi Scott, In the thread I linked to, the forum helped me identify it as a Vortec block running old accessories. Does this mean it's Vortec heads too? Take it you can't run non-vortec heads on a vortec block? Boat did run fine with the BR6FS installed, just hard to start.

Hi all, Need to replace plugs on my boat. See my previous thread here where you kind folks help me identify the motor. On removing the old plugs I'm running BR6FS but from what was said in this thread I think I should be running MR43LTS and not the short reach plugs. The boat has always been...

Battery is brand new. I've been having a few electrical issues so that was the first thing I changed. After, as a matter of course, I checked the alternator and found this. Good shout on the belt slipping. There's no squealing and it's pretty tight. One of the lugs on the alternator is actually...

Hi all, Thanks for those who helped on my previous question! So far I'm oil leak free! I've been trying to research this one before asking here but can't seem to find anyone with a similar issue. When Idling I do not get a detectable voltage beyond base at the battery terminals. If I rev the...

Thanks all, I've attached pictures of the old gasket and the new cover I've already purchased. You can see the grey beading on the new cover. This is all I need? With some additional RTV? I'm thinking the gasket previously installed is for the aluminium cover and thus was incorrectly fit here...

Thanks! Post it here? It's: K163789

Hi all, Relatively new to this boating business. The wife bought me an old Mastercraft Stars & Stripes for my birthday last year. It was purchased for relatively little money, to see if we'd enjoy boating, and could make it work as a family. The boat was *relatively* faultless last year. A...