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  1. dlogvine

    Ez drain plug for mercruiser engine

    Draining oil on my v8 5.0 1998 Mercruiser is a pain in the neck, since the pump I bought pumps it so slowly that it takes at least an hour to suck 5+ quarts of oil. Reaching the bottom and opening the oil drain plug is also problematic since I have to take apart at least parts of the separating...
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    Axle, hub and bearings replacement on a jetski trailer

    I took my jetski to the lake first time this year. On the way home the tire blew up and by the time I was able to get of the freeway, there were only chunks of rubber stuck to the rim. Unfortunately tire pieces damaged the fender, it was twisted and bent and covered in rubber particles and...
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    Jetski trailer hub or bearings replacement

    I took my jetski to the lake first time this year. On the way home the tire blew up and by the time I was able to get of the freeway, there were only chunks of rubber stuck to the rim. Unfortunately tire pieces damaged the fender, it was twisted and bent and covered in rubber particles and...
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    Impeller replacement on Alpha One Gen 2 outdrive

    I hope this post is in the right forum topic. I replaced the impeller on my Alpha One Gen 2 outdrive last year. Since then I ran about 15 hours on the boat in fresh water only. Should I replace it this year for annual maintenance or the gear lube change would do? Thank you.
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    Changing alpha one gen 2 lower unit housing

    My original lower unit for 4.3 v6 came with a chipped edge on the lower unit. Since there were 4 holes I assume that this chipped piece, about 3 inches by 1.5 inch came from installed stabilizer fin. Anyways I purchased a lower unit for alpha one gen 2 and now I'm trying to figure out a couple...
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    Fuel hose repair

    The guy I bought my hull from for some reason cut the main fuel filling hose about 10 inches from the filler cap. Buying a new hose (about 7ft of 1.5") is quite an expensive way to fix the problem, so I found a 2sided clamped rubber coupling in the plumbing section of Home depot and am planning...
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    Lost in flywheels

    I am looking for a flywheel for a 1993 mercruiser 4.3 v6 with balanced shaft. I found the mercruiser part number for this flywheel 222-9158 but all the flywheels I found have a GM casting numbers that dont match mercruiser. I have two flywheels that are for 4.3 v6 without a balanced shaft 1984...
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    1993 Mercruiser 4.3 flywheel part number

    I was trying to find an exact part number for the 1993 Mercruiser with the balanced shaft. I know it is 14", 168 teeth and I believe 35lbs. I have a flywheels for 5.0 v.8 mercruiser and for 1985 4.3 v6. They look the same but I think they dont fit balanced shaft engine. Parts diagrams for the...
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    Wiring harness for 1993 Mercruiser v6 with balanced shaft and electric fuel pump

    I'm trying to reuse the existing wire harness for the newly rebuild 1993 Mercruiser 4.3 with the balance shaft and electric fuel pump. What I have available is an older 1984 Mercruiser 4.3 without a balanced shaft harness and a 1993 mercruiser v8 5.0l harness. Neither of the older engines had an...
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    Old style Coupler on newer 4.3 v6 Mercruise

    I was taking apart an old 1984 4.3 v6 Mercruiser. The crankshaft has a different flywheel and coupler connection, instead of a triangle and mounting bolts, old coupler goes on a set of studs and tightens with the nuts. Could I use this coupler and flywheel on the newer 1993 engine with the chevy...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 v6 electric fuel pump and water separation filter location

    I am building a 4.3 v6 Mercruiser with an electric fuel pump. What is the better location for this fuel pump and water separating filter. Thank you. A picture or link to the images would be really helpful.
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    Front cussion base

    Im replacing upholstery on my boat front seats. First I thought I would need to change just the vinyl, but when I removed the old upholstery I found that the plywood base was also rotten and needed replacement. On the other boat seat bases I saw a pair of holes of about an inch diameter which I...
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    Marine water circulation pump vs. Automotive

    I'm looking to buy a water circulating pump for 2002 mercruiser 4.3 v6. Looks like an automotive pump is the same as the marine version and at least $40 cheaper. I cant think of any significant differences that could make a regular chevy pump unusable in marine application. Or am I wrong? Can...
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    Fuel pump for 1993 4.3 v6 engine with 4BBL carburator

    Im building a marine engine on the base of 1993 4.3 v6 Chevy block. This block has a newer design, changed that year from mechanical to electric fuel pump. I looked for the online postings for these fuel pumps. I am reluctant to buy a used 1993 original pump and the new Mercruiser or Sierra pump...
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    Differences between old style and newer mercruiser trim pumps

    I pulled an older style oildyne pump from the 1984 engine to use it with the newer 1993 4.3 v6 rebuilt engine. I'm still going to use the old engine wire harness and the old transom plate and outdrive. I have a newer Prestolite pump with the plastic oil container. Can I replace the old Oildyne...
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    Cracked block, exhaust manifolds and heads Mercruiser 4.3 v6 1984

    The boat I got for the drivetrain appeared to be a total bust. Both exhaust manifolds, block and at least one head had cracks which I discovered after taking apart the engine. I'm kinda pissed off and will talk with the seller about this crap. However, I wondered, is there anything that I could...
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    Gasket for thermostat housing?

    I looked at the rebuild kit for mercruiser 4.3 v6 and in both kits could not find a thermostat to block. I was almost 100% sure that there should be one, but then I thought that this gasket could be rtv sealant one. So, obvious question is, do I need a gasket or is it RTV gasket maker one? Thx.
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    Extension for the engine stand standoffs

    The stand I'm using for my 4.3 v6 Mercruiser has some short standoffs, standard type. They do not let me install a flywheel to test the engine. I was looking for a longer set of standoff mounts but they are quite expensive and cost more than a used stand. I wondered if I can use right diameter...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 v6 dipstick pipe does not fit into a Chevy 4.3 v6 block

    I thought that Chevy and Mercruiser 4.3 V6 pre-vortec blocks are exactly the same, it is the accessories and other parts are different. But today I tried to fit dipstick pipe from Mercruiser into a chevy block and looks like the hole in the Chevy block is a little smaller than that in...
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    electric fuel pump for 1993 Mercruiser 4.3 v6

    Rebuilding chevy 1993 4.3 v6 engine w/balanced shaft for marine applications. Used older 1986 Mercruiser 4.3 v6 for accessories and spare parts. Older engine had a mechanical fuel pump, newer block does not have a hole for it, I think it was the year when Chevy started engines with balanced...
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