Hi all!
Last year I already opened a question about a 4.3GIPEFS but still couldn't solve the problem... So this year the problem still persists... The engine is a 2000 4.3Gi with sx sterndrive. The engine was replaced last year with a rapido longblock, along with:
- intake manifold
- exhaust...
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Can anyone help me out? The hood seal on a 2009 2.5HP Mercury started to peel off (like 30%, oil came into contact with it), so I tore it out... Now i need a new one - does anyone know where to get it? Or is it a standard rubber profile?
Thanx
Alex
Hi there fellow Iboaters!
I would like to hear your expert oppinion on a warranty request. The engine on the pictures is a rapidomarine 2010 longblock that did about 20 hours; my customer contacted me and sent me these pictures... Now, what I would like to know is if you think that this...
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I have another problem... A 2001 Volvo penta 4.3L TBI is burning too much fuel... Doesn't matter if IDLEing or underway, there is always too much smoke & fuel fumes in exhaust... Guess the engine is running too rich... I don't have much experience with TBI engines... Can anyone point in...
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I have a 1997 chaparral boat with twin 5.7 GLi engines (pre-vortec) & DP drives...
I have two things i don't know exactly how to take care of:
- one trim motor constantly pops the automatic fuse mounted on the side of the pump BUT it only pops when the boat is underway, otherwise...
Hi there fellow Iboaters!
I'm in need of some help from the US. I can't get a gear ring (for the flywheel) for a 1994 4.3L Mercruiser (0f078347) here in Europe. I've been told that mercruiser only sells complete flywheels for like 1500 usd :confused::confused: here in europe. Now, I read that...
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I have a question: can dry joint exhaust be replaced by a standard one? Is there any modification needed?
The dry joint exhaust manifolds/risers are OEM only, expensive as hell (as far as I know) ;)
Thanx
Alex
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I have a question about aftermarket parts:
I have a 5.0 mercruiser, jan 2004, s/n: 0W034799 that needs manifold replacement.
I looked up the numbers, here are the needed parts:
865735a02 - manifold
864309t02 - elbow
864908a1 - 6 inch riser kit
I tried to find aftermarket parts (OSCO...
Hello there fellow Iboaters!
My name is Alex and I'm looking for this PERKO product: 0731001ROC flush lock set (1/2 door size, Right Outward type of lock), but can't find it anywhere in Europe, NOR anywhere in the US (web shops)... Can someone give me an email / address where to order this...
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5.0 Merc 2002 (220hp), carbed, saltwater. The engine blew a valve & piston and was rebuilt. It also got a new set of stainless exhaust manifolds. It worked for like 10 hours without a problem, then it started to knock hard. When we took it apart, here is what we saw:
- water in exhaust...
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Has anyone seen this merc before:
http://maus.moj-album.com/album/15838008/?os=15855499
It's supposed to be a VM Mercruiser HT 692 with 180hp (turbo diesel), year 1987-1989?
Has anyone got any info on this type of engine??
Thanx
Alex
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Well i have a different type of question, hope someone with exporting / law knowledge will show up and help me out of this one :D Ok, here's the story: I've been buying marine parts in the US & selling them in Europe for some time now, but every time the company where i bought the parts...
Hi there fellow iboaters!
Hope someone with experience can help me out. The problem is, I have a Marine Air Systems AC installed on my boat. A lightning bolt struck near it and FRIED the AC control unit. Since I'm from Europe, I don't know where to get another. Can sum 1 help me out? Does any 1...
Hi Iboat friends!
Will it work if i combine a new SEI 116 upper unit + an old alpha one gen II (1991) lower unit? Will they fit? What gear ratio do i need for a 3.0?
Thanx
Alex
