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    4.3 86 to 99 block change.

    I,m in the middle of changing the block in my 86 Four Winns to a 99 vortec..The 99 calls for an electric fuel pump so I purchased all brackets and parts to install same.. Is there a drawing or picture showing everything installed ? Also should I install it before or after the engine is in the...
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    4.3 change from '86 to '99 Vortec - problems

    I have '99 4.3 gm vortec that I'm trying to prep to replace the cracked '86 4.3. So far, everything seems to have swapped well. Now I'm at the stage regarding the flywheel, engine coupler, bellhousing, and distributor. Both flywheels are 14" but different bolt patterns. I have to use the...
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    replace 85 4.3 to 99 4.3 vortec ? ?

    I was given a 99 4.3 Vortec with 20 hrs on a dyno. (new motor)... Can I, without too much difficulty, change out my 85 4.3 that has a cracked block ? The boat is an 85 Four Winns with less than 100 total hours... (thanks Son-in-law.. "I got ALL the water out" ).... !st thing I noticed was...
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    Trying to plug Pwr Steering Ports For Engine Removal

    Hi, I've looked high and low for something to plug the pwr steering hose ports, so that I can remove engine. Am trying not to have P/S fluid everywhere.. The ports are on the boat, not on the P/S pump.. They are the female ports.. Any help would be greatly appreciated.. Thank You All......
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    Alpha One Outdrive

    Hi All, I'm a lurker, trying to turn into an occasional poster. What a g-r-e-a-t site ! ! Great questions and even greater answers.. Outstanding ! I removed my outdrive yesterday, to prepare for removing a cracked block engine.. (thanks son-in-law). I had the shifter in neutral...
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