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  1. Volphin

    Need a fiberglass Guru's Opinion

    Hi Guys, I have two items I need to permanently mount in my engine compartment... a water separating filter assy, and an overflow tank for my closed cooling system. I ran into a bit of snag. I thought I could just use coarse screws and drive them with some sealant on them into the fiberglass...
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    Its raining... AGAIN.

    This whole Summer has been a complete wash out! We are 20 inches above normal and all the dams are spilling water. Seriously, over the last 90 days, 80% of them rainy... and almost always on the weekends. Grrrrr. It would be fine if I had a houseboat... probably soothing... but I don't, and...
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    Repowered and Running Strong

    A few of my friends here have asked for a picture of my latest repower. Here ya go guys, my new 4.3L build. She is running really well. My next project this winter will be a 383 stroker. :)
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    How do you clean a gas tank under the floor?

    Hi everyone, I was finishing up my repower on my 89 Regal 4.3L A1 and decided to check the gas. Ug. Water in the fuel from the sample I pulled. I have an electric fuel pump with no water separation system. I can get most of the fuel out by pumping it directly out of the tank using the fuel...
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    89 4.3L A1 Alternator Issue

    Well it would appear that my alternator did not survive the lay up during my repower. I did some poking around to try to find one here at iboats, but am unsure which one I need to purchase. This is an old 1989 system and has a silvery box off the back of the alt. V belt style. Can anyone...
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    '89 4.3L A1 Distributor: too many Wht/Grn wires

    Hi guys, I was finishing up my repower and have run into a funny problem. According to service manual 7, on page 4E-4 (attached) distributor should be wired this way: White/Red to Dist from Module: OK White/Grn to Dist from Module: OK White/Grn from Dist to Shift Inter. Terminal block...
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    89 4.3L No Electrics

    Hi guys, Just finishing up my repower on my 89 4.3L, Alpha 1, TB4. I have installed the new engine, aligned the engine and installed the out drive. Hooked up the electrics and have no power at all. I suspect I have the starter wired wrong. It is a 4 post starter, Delco Marine. Here is...
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    4.3L A1 Engine Alignment

    Hi all, I'm working on my 89 Regal with a 4.3L (92) Anywho, I have the new short block in place of the one that cracked (age). I inserted my outdrive alignment tool and she slid right in with a little resistance. (I can't do it with a finger, I have to grip the bar with one hand and push it...
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    Testing Manifolds Question

    I read over the sticky on using acetone to test manifolds for leaks. Nice write up! Can you do so with the risers attached? Will it toast the gasket?
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    4.3L Cam & Piston Advice

    Hi guys, I have pulled my old 4.3L from my 19 foot Regal ('89) due to a faulty block. 11 years was a good run for it. :) I have done some upgrades over the years, and here is where the engine is to date: 4.3L Normally aspirated, Non Balance Shaft, roller cam. True Vortec Heads 1:6 Roller...
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    4.3L Coupler Inspection?

    Hi guys, While I'm waiting on my motor, it occurred to me that I probably need to inspect the engine coupler when I remove the old engine. What should I look for on this item as far as wear? The engine is an 89 4.3L 4bbl carb. Should I replace with new or reuse it? Seems awfully old...
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    4.3L Repower

    Well I'm waiting on parts for my 89 4.3L repower... (second one) :) I have a few questions. Last repower I just farmed out. This one will be all me. I plan on stripping off the heads, manifolds and intake before removing the old block. These are new and will be reused. Removing the block...
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    New 4.3L short block time

    After 12 years the bottom end decided to give out on my old '89 4.3L. Looks like the block is cracked. This will be her second repower. LOL The good news is that the top end is completely new. New Vortec heads, roller rockers, intake, carb and manifolds. Sooo, I called up Rapido and...
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    Redesigned Exhaust Shutter Fitment

    Hi everyone, I went out to piddle on the old '89 4.3L and get her put back together last night. I found some brittle exhaust tubes so I have bought replacements. My old exhaust shutters were not even in there so I bought new ones as well. The problem is, these newer style shutters don't fit...
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    Manifold questions...

    Hi guys, As you may recall, last season I was dealing with a water intrusion issue into my cylinders on my '89 Mercruiser 4.3L non balance shaft engine. I had installed some Vortec heads and GLM manifolds after finding water in #2 cyl. The new build up resulted in more water intrusion on...
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    Motor Removal

    Well, if any of you were following my older thread, it looks like my 4.3L must have a crack in it somewhere, so I'm pulling her out for a pressure test. Shouldn't be an issue, as the heads and manifolds are already off, but I've never lined up the engine/outdrive before for reinstallation. An...
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    OK, now I'm just plain mad at my 4.3L

    Was due to do a little carb tuning this morning on my 4.3L . Decided to muff it in the yard and just adjust the idle mixture. Motor would not start. Hydo locked. W T H? Water out of #3, 5 and 4. Traces on #6 plug. Ooooooooo I'm POd. Pulled the new manifolds and I'm having them pressure...
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    4.3L & 1409 Carb Tuning

    I'm not happy with my carb tuning and will be dialing it in this weekend. I am running the Vortec heads on a non balance shaft 4.3L with the Edelbrock 1409 carb, performer manifold and 1.6 RRs. She just seems lean on takeoff. The carb is equipped with the 1409 4.3L calibration kit, .089...
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    Question about towing

    Well, it looks like my other half needs a new trailer for her marching band... she's a music teacher and band director. They have been towing the band gear with a little 8-10 foot single axle trailer. I found a really cool 21 ft. tandem axle Haulmark on CL, but the curb weight is about...
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    Shopping for a houseboat

    Hi guys, I've decided that I like the river system so much that I want to be out there in the colder months as well. Soooo, I'm looking for a used houseboat. I have never owned one, but most seem to have I/Os. Some come with dual 4.3s, dual inline 6's, and some with dual 5.7s. Am I correct...
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