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    Merc. 4.5L replacement for GM 4.3?

    I know I'm stretching this forum's DIY rules, but I'm curious if there are any experience based knowledge on Merc's. new 4.5L replacement for the GM 4.3L Vortec. I'm daydreaming about a replacement for my 22 yr. old solid 4.3 Vortec Gen II boat, but I see my choice is the Merc 4.5 or a GM big...
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    iBoats Parts Diagrams?

    Where does iBoats keep their model ​​​​​number & year parts diagramd?
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    Gimbal bearing seal removal?

    I've got this one behind me, but need tips b4 the next time. I always change the transom seal with the gimbal brg. But my slide hammer jaws slip on the rubber. Last time I had the engine out and pushed it out from inside. Any suggestions for improved pulling?
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    Dist. Rotor Removal?

    I finished up 22 yr. deep maintenance this winter, changing serviceable good parts just because I had access. I've never touched the dist. cap, rotor or plug and dist wires 'cause the engine has been running great. But This is the last maintenance point I haven't touched, and I'd like to get at...
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    Bell hsg. lube monitor hose size?

    I've had my bell hsg. off many times, and I think the worst part is disconnecting the lube monitor's reusable clamp on the bell hsg. hose barb. I know it's tight in there, but if Merc. would have given me an extra inch, removal would much easier. My bud tore his in two, so we went to Advance...
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    Gimbal Bearing

    Damn man, none that I've pulled gave up easily, but this is brutal. The slots mr 88 mentioned are on the inside. Someone installed it backward, and apparently crooked. You can still get the bearing out, if you have small fingers. Feel between the inside face of the bearing and the shaft seal...
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    Need advice on exhaust boot hose clamp

    Need some tips from you salty gray beards. I've replaced at least six Alpha exhaust boots on my and friends boat's in 22 yrs. Getting that hose clamp correctly placed around the gimbal plate hub has always vexed me. Keeping it positioned between the drive shaft bellows, and keeping the screw...
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