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  1. Gibbles

    I'm back with a 1994 Islander 221V!

    Engine is out! The lifting setup worked great. But it was about 4 to 6in shy of clearing the back of the boat. We ended up disconnecting it from the truck, jacking it to the highest position, deflated the trailer tires, and then i used the winch on the jeep to pull the trailer forward to clear...
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    I'm back with a 1994 Islander 221V!

    Also, the hull anode. That should be against bare metal or over paint is ok? It looks like it's over the paint right now.
  3. Gibbles

    I'm back with a 1994 Islander 221V!

    Well today the plan is to yank the old engine out, then i can start making plans. I also received the new short block. Some slight disappointment afterwards. I'm planning to tear it completely apart since i question how well it was assembled... After i got it on the engine stand, i noticed a...
  4. Gibbles

    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Sad, i like scrounging. :(
  5. Gibbles

    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Man, I still have a pretty good parts stock for my Chrysler outboard and my mercs. Including a new old stock distributor cap and rotor, I got a great price for the set at the time. :LOL:
  6. Gibbles

    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Also, a tip with eBay, make sure you have the original part number. easiest way to find the part. Only buy ones that have pictures of the part you want. And get obsessive about searching every day or three if you can't find the part.
  7. Gibbles

    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Check Ebay for some old stock. If nogo, check boat repair places to see if they happen to have a set. A shop in town had a really good stock of impossible to find merc parts. The old man started giving me some lip about clearing out his stock. :ROFLMAO:
  8. Gibbles

    Assembling a 4.3 MerCruiser v6 - Parts check needed

    I contacted the seller this morning and he promptly called me. Promised me that it was assembled correctly... I sort of figured i would need to fully dissemble the engine when i made the order anyways so that's what I'm going to do. He also said the block was cleaned in a hot tank, so some...
  9. Gibbles

    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    With the dip stuff, really just be careful with some plastics and o-rings. That said, i have dipped carbs with o-rings installed (mixture screws) and never had an issue.
  10. Gibbles

    Assembling a 4.3 MerCruiser v6 - Parts check needed

    also this thing is dirty as hell, I'm tearing it completely apart. :ROFLMAO::LOL::poop:
  11. Gibbles

    Assembling a 4.3 MerCruiser v6 - Parts check needed

    Well just going over the engine after getting it on a stand, and a few things I don't like at all. They painted under the timing cover, I'm thinking the paint went on first, then the oil gally plugs and the cam bearings. (n) The oil filter housing? You guessed it, painted the hell out of the...
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    Assembling a 4.3 MerCruiser v6 - Parts check needed

    Looking online, it looks like cast pistons in this gen for sure. I found a used set of pistons/rods from this gen, and they look identical to the set that's in this engine. I think that confirms a solid "send it" for me.
  13. Gibbles

    Needs help with template for rotten transom

    Yup, I have had to do that before. Cardboard to get it close, then play with the wood to get it right. Since most of us use two 3/4in pieces of plywood, the first one is the main template, the second one is a copy. bolt holes, I had good luck by drilling halfway through using the outside skin...
  14. Gibbles

    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Ever used the carb dip stuff they sell in a paint looking can at local auto parts stores? Basic disassembly and dip, sit, and rinse! I have used that to avoid taking out things like mixture screws.
  15. Gibbles

    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Man I can smell that from here, PU! o_O
  16. Gibbles

    Assembling a 4.3 MerCruiser v6 - Parts check needed

    https://www.marineremanengines.com/ They have some pretty good reviews via google and ebay. the other seller I was looking at was in Texas, but they had some pretty valid sounding negative reviews. My biggest gripe so far is the block deck, it should work fine but for a machine shop, they...
  17. Gibbles

    Assembling a 4.3 MerCruiser v6 - Parts check needed

    "enginetech p1505 .030" is what I come up with. $10 a piece!
  18. Gibbles

    Assembling a 4.3 MerCruiser v6 - Parts check needed

    Well, the engine was just delivered. I'm already feeling like this thing is getting disassembled and cleaned. Part of where I don't like long blocks, confirming what they used. I see some cast pistons by looking at the PN. Should marine engines have Cast or forged? I'm tempted to at least...
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    Assembling a 4.3 MerCruiser v6 - Parts check needed

    And this is the 4 barrel LX version, so i have that going for me. Worst case i replace the heads, Edelbrock intake, + jet kit. I found the edlebrocm jet kit for $30, assuming i have the right carb. I'm assuming i have a weber, and if i understand it's pretty close to the Edelbrock carb they...
  20. Gibbles

    Assembling a 4.3 MerCruiser v6 - Parts check needed

    Yup, sounds like the plans i did have. Bit whatever, i plan on enjoying the hell out of this boat!
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