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Scott06 replied to the thread 3.0L comparability.

bellhousing likely will fit but coupler will not your old one bolts to crank ub via studs where flywheel attaches. Hub on newer engines...

Jul 23, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread 3.0L comparability.

the the flywheel size and coupler mounting changed in 1990 when the 3.0 went to a one piece rear seal. so as long as you have a...

Jul 23, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread 1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank.

check the reviews on rapido seems to be hit or miss there

Jul 23, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread 1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank.

100% unless its a rotten transom boat. My buddy just sold his 02 glastron GX185, Fing swim ladder was screwed into transom at water...

Jul 22, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread 1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank.

I bought a partial engine from Michigan motorz in 2016. New base engine, intake, carb, ignition , wiring harness and fuel pump. Just...

Jul 21, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread 1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank.

The 090M 4.3 (M for metric) were used in early 2000s, yes unexplainable mix of metric threads on side motor mounts , starter bolts, and...

Jul 21, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread Engine misfires after rain storm.

No that why he suggested to replace. Typical symptom of misfire when wet is bad cap rotor and wires. If you don’t know when they were...

Jul 21, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread 1999 MerCruiser 4.3 Alpha 1 Gen 2 Ignition Type and Timing Question.....

Yes that is a TBV without a Knock sensor. yet to see a knock sensor on a 2 bbl engine. Knock sensors will have a knock module piggy...

Jul 21, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread Exhaust bellow slipped off.

I had the oem clamp walking off the exhaust bellows on the bellhousing side of my gen 2 when I did it a couple years back. I think the...

Jul 19, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread Switching from Volvo TBI to Carb on a 1996 5.7 GI.

nice I prefer carbs for these applications exactly for the reasons mentioned. I keep a carb kit for them on hand, but havent had to...

Jul 16, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread 1987 OMC Cobra Leg "Do not remove Plug".

How about a rubber expansion plug?

Jul 15, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread Fuel pump cutting out, 4.3 merc.

correct and yes it would restart and then die after a min or two if oil pressure switch was dead. Could be anyone of several things that...

Jul 13, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread 1975 Mercruiser 165 valve cover gasket ?.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1975,c10+pickup,4.1l+250cid+l6,1030071,engine,valve+cover+gasket,10710 should take you to...

Jul 13, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread Fuel pump cutting out, 4.3 merc.

I could see the oil pump switch working intermittently for sure, could also see bad contacts. you would need to see if the pump is...

Jul 13, 2026
Scott06 replied to the thread 5.0 XL Mercruiser possible carb/fuel pressure issue.

you need to check the fuel pressure when cranking to see what it is. Wonder if the outboard fuel tank vent was closed and pushing fuel...

Jul 9, 2026

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