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    new dash / control to engine harness needed for restoration

    Hi - I've decided to replace ALL the wiring in my 2003 Stingray MS 200 but i am not sure what to get and have not had any luck searching for it. I will try to supply all the details, and I apologize if I ramble in the process. It's a 2003 boat, currently with a factory new 4.3 engine ( SN...
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    what are these disconnected wires under the computer for a mercruiser 4.3 EC

    i finally got my boat back - but it isn't running. Bad news - the mechanic basically left it in the back for 6 months and never completed anything. started a lot of projects, but none are complete. I am trying to figure out the wiring now. the smart craft gauge will not display anything - yet...
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    862833 is an NLA part at every site i have visited..

    It's a bearing housing and no longer available (NLA) - What are my options? i've looked at every online dealer I could find. I need to replace mine because the old bearing spun in this housing and it won't grip the new bearing securely or squarely. i don't know if it can be sleeved -...
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    wires to "hotwire" trim pump to lower alpha outdrive

    I'm excited! just about at the finish line here, replacing all moving parts on this boat with new... If only it would stop raining!!! I love this site, and you guys are awesome! I appreciate all the sage advice! this site has helped me stay sane (ok, sort of) :bounce::crazy: I already tried...
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    decoding mercruiser pns for complete new engine assemblies vs 8m0101212 merc

    I'm looking on ebay as well as various vendors websites. so far the promising listings turn out to be "not in stock" - every last d*** one of them. 1. How can I find out what is included with long block assembly 8m0101212 ? quoted prices range from 5300 to 5800 . are there merc catalogs...
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    replacing 2003 4.3 mpi freshwater cooled need recommedations

    2003 Stingray MS 200 4.3 mpi with freshwater cooling for block, seawater pump rebuilt last year ... new sei outdrive upper and lower.. around 1300 hours my oil usage had gotten up to 1/2 quart per 30 minutes of run time. oil leaking into the bilges... and I got Sea Tow'd back to the dock when...
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    proper fittingfor the exhaust manifold water supply on a half fwc engine?

    Hi Boat wizards - let me start by saying thanks for the encouragement so far, I feel like I have finally gotten the worst part of this project behind me now - I am amazed by the depth and breadth of the knowledge on this board! The latest news in my adventure is I found that I was able to...
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    is there any way to service this 4.3 mpi without removing the engine?

    2003 Stingray MS200 with a 4.3 MPI jackshafted to an alpha gen2. got the risers cleaner up and starboard riser remains around 120 while engine temp is 160, but port riser and manifold temps immediately jump upwards of 190 within 5 minutes on muffs. new SEI sterndrive installed a month ago...
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    does this exhaust riser need replacing?

    This is on a 2003 Stingray MS200 with the 4.3 mPI . About thousand hours on the motor.. Second owner, the seller - told me manifolds and risers were supposedly changed out 3 or 4 years ago by the original owner - It ran fine the last two outings when I was figuring out where the noise was...
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