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    Can't find 1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Pre-Vortex intake manifold

    The crack is very small and hair line thin. I was wondering if it can be welded?
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    Can't find 1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Pre-Vortex intake manifold

    The OG intake has a crack at the 1 in plug by the stat housing. I cracked it while trying to remove the plug during the engine rebuild.
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    Can't find 1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Pre-Vortex intake manifold

    My current distributor is the drop in type w/o mounting holes.
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    Can't find 1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Pre-Vortex intake manifold

    I was thinking about upgrade too, and now thanks to you, I know what to get.
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    Can't find 1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Pre-Vortex intake manifold

    I also noticed the distributor might have to be replaced too? I'll give them a call to ask. Thanks again Lou.
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    Can't find 1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Pre-Vortex intake manifold

    Thank you Lou. My currently has a Rochester 2 barrels. I was afraid to by the one you recommend without knowing the carb i have to switch to. Do you know which carb I should get to match?
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    Can't find 1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Pre-Vortex intake manifold

    Looking for GM 14097289 intake manifold. I looked at the the ones on ebay but they are used.
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    Can't find 1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Pre-Vortex intake manifold

    Has 12 bolts. Can't find replacement. Any suggestions?
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    1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha 1 Gen 2 cam shaft plug install

    I rebuilt the motor, installed it back on the boat but forgot to put in the cam shaft plug back in. Found out while braking in the motor and noticed a leak by the flywheel. Motor runs awesome! I was wondering is there an easier way to install the plug without completely raising the motor from...
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    1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha 1 Gen 2 Motor Knocking Noise

    Bayliner 2252 Classic has been sitting since 1992 and the motor was frozen / stuck when I bought it. Got it to run and took it out. When at 3500 RPM the motor made a knocking noise, smoked, overheated, and shut off. Wouldn't start again until motor cooled. The knocking sounded like it's...
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    Mercruiser Trim will not trim all the way up.

    1992 Bayliner 2250 W/ Mercruisr 4.3 and Alpha One Gen II drive. The trim motor is: TRIM MOTOR MERCURY 14336A15 14336A20 14336A6 with BRACKET Trim down works but trim up only goes half way up. Please advise how to troubleshoot. Thank you.
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    wiring

    What happens if you hook both wires red/yellow and purple together on the terminal closest to the block? Will it damage anything?
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    Mercruiser 4.3 will not start after using diesel to free stuck motor.

    Got a Bayliner 2552 w/ a Mercruiser 4.3 V6. It had been sitting for 25 yrs and the motor was frozen/seized. I poured diesel to free up the motor. The motor was freed up but will not start. It does turn over. I sprayed ether and it helped but will not combust. Got new battery, starter and...
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    Engine circulating pump

    Does the engine circulating pump affects water intake when engine is ran w/ muffs? I have redone the impeller many times but still not getting water pick up. I have a Mercruiser 888 w/ Pre Alpha drive.
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    Mercruiser 888 Lower Unit Replacement MC-1 Pre Alpha 1.47 / 1.5 gear ratio

    I am trying to replace my lower unit per it was stolen when i was servicing it. Does the gear ratio 1.47 / 1.5 affect what unit I buy or can I just by one that fits? Thanks!
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    Mercruiser 888 impeller lower hose is not picking up water after impeller replacement

    I'd just replaced the impeller for a 1977 Mercruiser 888 and the lower hose is not picking up water. I connected a garden hose to the engine circulating pump and ran the motor. Water does come out of the outdrive water discharge when connected to the garden hose. Could it be the engine...
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    How to remove MerCruiser Alpha One Gen I drive gear from upper drive shaft?

    How to remove MerCruiser Alpha One Gen I drive gear from upper drive shaft?
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    Mercruiser 3.0 (140hp) Apha 1 Drive control & throttle cable adjustment.

    My prop will not engage when shifted to Reverse. There is no movement on the lower shift cable when I put the control in the Reverse position. However, I was able to shift by just pulling on the lower shift cables manually. The lower shift cable has been replaced a couple days ago by a local...
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    Rochester 2 barrel carburetor dies after running for 20 minutes

    Rochester 2 barrel carburetor dies every time after running at high rpm. It idles on land and at the dock perfectly but after running at high rpm for 20 minutes in the ocean it dies and will not start back up. I have to wait for about half an hour before it will start again. I have already...
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    2001 Yamaha 4HP outboard F4MSH propeller size or part number?

    What is the part number for the propellor for a 2001 Yamaha 4hp 4 strokes outboard? Don't know what propeller to buy for my 2001 Yamaha 4hp 4 strokes outboard.
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