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    Thank you! (And lessons learned during my engine swap)

    All, I wanted to say thank you to this community for all the knowledge you pay forward into the world. With your help, I have completed my 4.3GL-C VP Engine swap in my Four Winns. I took her on the maiden water test today and she performed well (as well as you can while staying under 2K RPM...
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    Running motor without outdrive attached?

    My sxm outdrive is currently off, and I'm nearing the initial startup of my new motor. I'm curious, is it possible (safe) to run the motor without the outdrive attached? I assume I'll plug the inlet pipe on the outdrive bellhousing and feed water through the blue flushing hose. Any issues with...
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    Help! Dropped Clip in the Y-pipe!

    Hi! So, I'm wrapping up my new engine install, when I dropped the retention clip for the trim sending unit down the Y-pipe. I'm not really worries about not having the retention clip on the trim sender connector, but I'm wondering how to get it out of the y-pioe, or if I actually need to worry...
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    Plugging the block dipstick hole.

    I'm replacing the 4.3 and my block arrived with a nice warning tag that I needed to block off the dipstick hole if not using it. Well, I'm not using it. I purchased a 3/8" freeze plug from Napa (Part #: SEP 3812185) and installed it with a little Permatex #3 Aviation on the sides. I used a flat...
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    Not Permitted

    We do not allow buying, selling or swapping in the forums. We do have a V-P store.
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    Choke Diaphragm Hose replacement part?

    Can anyone tell me a part number or acceptable substitute for the vacuum hose on a Holley 2BBL, 500CFM that connects the choke diaphragm to the base plate of the carb? Circled in the image below. Looks like it may need to be fuel rated? Thanks in advance!
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    SX-M Shift Seal Leaking - replace just that or more? (And DIY Pressure Tester)

    All, In correlation with my previous thread asking about engine replacement, I'm looking into the SX-M outdrive as well. I went to change the oil in it and discovered that it's more the color of lake-water than it is VP 75W-90. So, I cobbled together a DIY pressure tester for $20 out of stuff...
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    Help determining what to replace?

    All, first time post, and looking for a little advice. I bought a 2003 Four Winns 180 horizon with a 4.3GL-C. it runs good except at WOT, when it sounded like it was spitting. At the end of last season, it was leaking quite a bit of oil from several locations, and I suspected blowby among other...
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