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    installing the drive with new gaskets

    So I'm installing my alpha 1 gen 2 drive. I have this gasket set. On the bell there is the big black ring in the drive bellow and the water inlet gasket that has some sort of adhesive... Can I use this as an adhesive? If not, what do I use? Lastly...are the little orange seals for the...
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    4.3L 160 degree t stat

    this seems awfully low to me...but my experience lies with car motors... the OEM replacement says 160*...is that right?
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    y pipe....QU?ICK HELP

    I have to loosen my y pipe as the guy that is "helping" me dropped a NUT down into it.... it has the 12 pts bolts...I have to borrow a 12 pt socket what size are the bolts... they look like 1/2 or close... anyone know for sure off hand? TIA
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    4.3 merc replaced

    The motor is built... I want to replace the impeller...I have an alpha one gen two outdrive... Anyone have the part#? Anything else that needs to be replaced? I'm open to all recommendations. Tia
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    2bbl to edelbrock 4bbl

    the bracket off the back of the carb where the circuit breaker and starter soleniod are mounted... on the 2bbl bracket is obviously different than the 4bbl. will a 4 bbl work with the edelbrock carb and intake or will i need to fab something up? Heres a pic... I don't want to buy the merc...
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    Merc quick oil change kit....

    My motor is out, and I dont not have a drain plug on the oil pan. And while removing the dipstick, I damaged the tube... So for the same amount I figure why not make it a little easier to do oil changes and get back to a gravity drain system vs the suction system thru the diptstick. So I buy...
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    trouble finding a couple of parts...

    During the removal of the merc 4.3L.... a couple of parts were damaged and I'm having a little issue finding them I need a new dipstick TUBE...not the dipstick itself, but the tube that threads into the pan. also, on the block directly above the oil filter, there is an electrical part... Im...
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    Vortec VS non-Vortec heads

    I'm replacing the motor in muh boat due to water in the crank case... I bought a long block from Rapido... The old motor has metric bolts on the back and motor mounts, and the long block from Rapido has standard bolts...not sure if this means anything or not...seems weird that a GM motor has...
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    4.3 merc removal...

    I've got a quick questions... Do I have to remove the cover of the flywheel and the coupler BEFORE the motor comes out? I've removed the out drive... once all the little stuff is outta the way, does this all come out with the motor? Please say yes...(but only if thats correct) 4 motor...
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    engine alingment tool...

    I remember where someone found the alignment tool on ebay at a relatively low price. I'm going to needing one of these... I think this is the right one.... Am I reading this correct? TIA...
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    Motor Replacement...Special Tools?

    So I'm expecting the long block from Rapido next week. I'm replacing a 4.3L with another 4.3L. Will be pulling the outdrive so I will have to re-install it. I know that there is an alignment tool that I will need but any other specialized tools that are must haves. I'll be checking and...
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    4.3L long block...

    So I'm ordering a long block from Rapido Marine. They are verifying which motor I have and at the end of the conversation, I'm getting a "090" motor... I think this is referring to the casting number. Is this the casting number on the block? The motor being replaced is listed in my sig for...
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    2bbl to 4bbl...

    In the process of ordering a 4.3 longblock from Rapido Marine...and want to upgrade my current setup from a 2bbl to a 4bbl... Seems to be a pretty simple straight forward addition of about 30-35 HP's. With that said, I'm going to have Raul throw the 4 bbl intake on the longblock, before he...
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    4.3L to 5.0L

    So... the 4.3 has water in the crank case... found a line on a fresh 5.0... I have a 2000 regal 1900 LSR... first any idea if it'll fit? the 4.3 is tight side to side but has room front to back. second, will this require different gears in the outdrive? anything that I'm leaving out...
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    Milky oil...4.3 merc

    To start... 2000 Regal 1900: 4.3L Merc carb motor 190HP bought the boat in late July this year. Boats been running great all summer. Last weekend the bilge pump was left on after leaving the lake and it ran the battery so I had to replace the battery after determining that the battery would...
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