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  1. Franco_boater

    Water pump water port and bolt thread

    Hello dear friends, New season new problems, During on my V6 water pump replacement I’ve noticed bottom thread is connected to the water port but the upper one is not, something is broken or good to go??? Maybe during unscrewing that bolt something went broken? Thanks...
  2. Franco_boater

    Sierra 18-2619-1 Outdrive Gasket Set

    Thank you guys. Yes I always have spare parts like filters etc for my boat cars etc .) I’ve read couple of reviews that this blue silicone on the gasket is not that good as the OEM and quad ring isn’t thick as OEM??
  3. Franco_boater

    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive Shaft Housing, Lower oil seal replacement?

    For replacing ONLY the seal you mentioned you don’t have to open the bearing pack and retorque it. Just remove the big nut remove yoke set and you will be good
  4. Franco_boater

    Sierra 18-2619-1 Outdrive Gasket Set

    Hello, is it OK to use Sierra gaskets for the bellhousing? Are they good and reliable? I know boating isnt cheap and if something requires OEM i use oem, just asking about this part. Its easier avaiable here and much more cheaper than Quicksilver/Merc
  5. Franco_boater

    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive Shaft Housing, Lower oil seal replacement?

    I am pretty sure newer Gen 2 uses only 1 seal instead of 2 (ive replaced that seal on mine) , but please ask other more experienced guys like @achris ??
  6. Franco_boater

    Replacement Oil Filters

    Bought Bigger filter WIX 51036 ! looks good !
  7. Franco_boater

    Fogging with 10W30 oil

    Hello I have a question during my winterisation process I forgot my fogging oil and I wanted to do that for the winter. So I’ve poured some 10w30 through the carb now I’m wondering if it was just ok? I’ve just poured throug the bottle directly I didn’t have any spray or Syringe . I put maybe...
  8. Franco_boater

    Replacement Oil Filters

    Hello so what replacement for 35-883702Q V6 with filter on the block??
  9. Franco_boater

    Replacement of water circulation pump V6 4.3L

    I’m pretty sure I’ve used my stethoscope and it looks like this
  10. Franco_boater

    Replacement of water circulation pump V6 4.3L

    Do You have Maybe GM part number?i would be more than Happy to buy GM. I was wondering about rebuilding because I’m a fan of fixing not replacing parts but the rebuild kit is the same price or even higher than Sierra pump and there is a chance Something go wrong. Ok if I don’t find GM part I...
  11. Franco_boater

    Replacement of water circulation pump V6 4.3L

    Another issue, ive found info that there are waterpumps with 2 or 3 holes I cannot remove mine from the boat because Im on the water....
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    Replacement of water circulation pump V6 4.3L

    I would like to But Can I use automotive in my boat? I am NOT in saltwater @havoc_squad; Yea youre 100% Right. Im not from US so usually im buying from big shops on ebay like RPMs or Michigan etc... So guys is it 'fine' to use Sierra pump for example? I love OEM (rubber parts) but in sometimes...
  13. Franco_boater

    Replacement of water circulation pump V6 4.3L

    Hello dear all, my water pump in 4.3L V6 is a little noisy I have to replace it because I want to be 100% sure its fine, only OEM 8M0113734 PUMP ASSEMBLY, Water 8503991 or Sierra (18-3599-2) is acceptable also ? What about this item? https://www.ebay.com/itm/164948766690 I dont want to...
  14. Franco_boater

    Rope caught in Prop!

    So far so good, boat runs fine as always
  15. Franco_boater

    Rope caught in Prop!

    Yes I have Solas hub kit,
  16. Franco_boater

    Rope caught in Prop!

    Hello everybody, I hope Ive posted in good section. So far the season was pretty good but today during leaving our parking/docking spot in marina we have caught rope in prop, it was in neutral or forward idle detend only. The engine dies/stalled I didnt realised what happened, started again and...
  17. Franco_boater

    Tips for removing intake manifold V6 4.3

    Its used engine, I have got new valve cover gaskets and still was leaking oil into the bilge it looks like from front of the engine. Can You please tell me how to be sure if #1 is in TDC? thanks
  18. Franco_boater

    Tips for removing intake manifold V6 4.3

    Hello my friends I think I have leak at the front of the intake manifold from the silicon bead, i need to replace the gaskets. Any tips when removing the intake mani? Engine @ TDC? how to set it? Any tips when removing ignition coil? Thanks !!
  19. Franco_boater

    Long cranking after sitting 1-2 weeks Mercruiser 4.3

    Can I do something with it or just live with it and boat more frequently? :)
  20. Franco_boater

    Long cranking after sitting 1-2 weeks Mercruiser 4.3

    Hello, I have got Mercruiser 4.3L with 2BBL Carb, now its almost the end of the season and due to weather we have 1.5-2 weeks brake with boating. The carb was rebuilt 2 years ago my starting procedure is 2 full throttles and starting the engine after this 2 weeks brake when starting I had to...
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