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    1995 merc 4.3 and 1996 innerchanges?

    I recently purchased a 1999 motor to put in my 1996 boat,and then found out the motor I have in the boat is a 1995.The motor in the boat has a steel pan and timing chain cover.The newer motor has the aluminum pan and plastic cover.I know the timing cover is different and won't work,and the heads...
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    Gimbal bering question

    Should the gimbal bearing turn if stick my fingers in it and try to rotate it,or are the tighter than that normally?
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    4.3 vortec head intake question/confusion?

    I have a 1996 Marada with a 4.3 liter mercruiser (Chevy). My intake has 12 bolts total and am confused because I thought the 1996-present had only 8 bolts for the intake. I have a 1999 Vortec and it only has 8 bolts total. My motor(1996) also has the older looking steel pan and steel timing...
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    Tools needed to replace bellows on Gen 2?

    I know I need to get the special tool for taking off the bellhousing and the bellow spreader for the exhaust bellow,but is there any other tools I need to buy?
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    Aftermarket gimbal bearings ok?

    Will the aftermarket bearing be ok on a Alpha 1 Gen 2 4.3 liter or are they inferior to the Mercruiser bearing?
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    automotive gaskets ok for freshwater?

    I know to use brass freeze plugs,but is it ok to use auto gaskets for a boat that doesn't ever touch salt water?
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    Car engine,will performance suffer 4.3

    If I just slap in a long block from a truck (4.3 Chevy) with the car cam and heads will performance suffer?
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    Water in oil,could the block be ok?

    Here is what I know: I purchased this boat (1996 Marada with a 4.3 liter) without knowing any history on it.I was told by the marina I got it from that the "motor is bad". I put a new battery in it,rolled the motor over by hand a small amount,put the ear muffs on and tried to start it.The motor...
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    Engine alignment tool

    Are the tools sold on Ebay as good as the factory Mercruiser alignment tool? The Mercruiser is twice the cost,but if the others are not a good tool, i'd rather buy the Merc tool from the start.
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    Standard engine rotation?

    Is standard rotation L/H or R/H?
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    Why remove the outdrive before removing the motor?

    What is the Idea behind removing the outdrive first? I was a motorcycle tech for 8 years,so I have mechanical knowledge but am a newbie when it comes to boats. I need to replace a cracked 4.3 Liter and i'm sure will be asking a lot of questions in the process.This seems like a great forum to...
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    Removing Alpha 1 gen 2 help

    I know I need to put the boat in forward and undo the 6 nuts and hydrolic cylinders,but is there anything else thats connected to the outdrive that I should know about before I start pulling and break something? I don't want to get it 1/2 way off and find out theres other things I should have...
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    Motor rotation

    My aircleaner on a 1996 4.3 liter states "Left hand" rotation. Is this standard rotation like a car motor or reverse? If you are looking at the motor from the front of the boat,it rotates clockwise. If you look at it rom the stern drive it rotates counter clockwise. Is this standard rotation?
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    differences in 95-96 4.3 liter?

    I need a new motor for my 1996 Marada with a 4.3 Chevy. I found a couple of 1995 4.3's but I know they are different,just not sure what is different. I think the 1995 has a spot for a mechanical fuel pump,but a block off plate is no problem, is that it or are they totaly different engines? I was...
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    What Mercruiser manual number?

    What is the manuakl number I need for a 1996 4.3liter Mercruiser with an Alpha 1 outdrive? It is a 2bbl 1996.
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    Seloc manuals any good?

    I need to pull the 4.3 in my boat and replace it because the block is cracked,and need a good manual. Is the seloc a good manual or is it like a Chiltons for a car and is worthless?
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    1996 4.3 auto head gaskets ok,fresh water only?

    Is it ok to use Auto head gaskets if you only run the boat in freshwater,or should you spend the extra $$$ on marine?
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    1996 Mercruiser Is it a gen2?

    I have a 1996 Marada with an Alpha 1 outdrive, is it a Gen 2 outdrive or Gen 1? If I am understanding correct,the Gen 2 started in 1991,so mine would be a Gen 2?????
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    Auto engine vs. Marine 1996 4.3 Mercruiser

    My 1996 4.3 is in need of a rebuild,I know the cam is different and the gaskets are different but can I use auto pistons,rods,crank bearings etc? What is different from a Marine and Auto motor? I want to rebuild my shortblock.
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