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  1. maddog2

    Oil filter

    I changed the oil in my 1992 Mercruiser 4.3L Gen2 today. I bought a Quicksilver filter that the package said would fit a V-6. The filter was too big in diameter. There weren't and boat dealer's open and Napa was closed also. The filter I bought came from Walmart and they didn't have the correct...
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    shift cable diagram

    I have replaced the shift and throttle cables on my 92 Mercruiser 4.3L. I did not remember how the cables were connected to the linkage assemble on the top of the motor. Is there a drawing or diagram of the proper set up?
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    gap on outdrive

    I have the driveshaft into the gimbol bearing and into the coupler. It will not go any further. There is about an inch gap from the outdrive to the bellow housing. Is there a reason I can't get this to bolt on? There are still splines visable on the driveshaft going into the coupler. Can...
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    alignment tool...need one

    I spent most of last Saturday changing the gimbol bearing and all three bellows on my boat. I have a 1992 Mercruiser 4.3L with an Alpha One Gen2 outdrive. After the bellows were replaced, I could not get the outdrive bolted on. I need an alignment tool. Is there anyone within a 50 mile radius...
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    Alpha One Driveshaft Bellow

    how do I get the ring in that holds the driveshaft bellow on my gimbol housing? Don S. says he made a tool out of plywood, but I have tried a piece of wood, only to bend the ring. does the tool fit around the outer diameter or on the inner lip of the ring?
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    lost oil from power trim

    I had removed the rotted floor from my 1992 Celebrity190 last Spring. I had to unbolt the power trim motor from the floor while it was being gutted. The next day, the lower unit was on the ground and the floor was covered in fluid from the power trim. I assume that the hose had busted from under...
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    Lower unit oil capacity?

    I didn't have a lot of time to search through the many threads on here for my answer. I have a 1992 Mercruiser 4.3L with an Alpha One/Gen.2 outdrive. I just purchased a transom seal kit with Bellows, gaskets, O-rings and gimbol bearing at Ebasic Power for $129. I also purchased a new impeller...
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    epoxy resin

    I bought a gallon of West System epoxy resin with hardener and filler. I have to replace my stringers and floor. How far will this gallon go? I was shocked at the $93. per gallon price on epoxy. Can I just do my stringers with epoxy and use polyester resin on the deck?
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    replacing floor

    I have begun tearing out my floor in a 1992 Celebrity190 bowrider. the wood is rotted out. I am gonna replace everything and reglass it. (1) where is a good source for fiberglass and resin? (2) where can I find bilge coat? (3) can Trex composite wood be used instead of traditional lumber for...
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    Water leaking into bilge

    When my boat is set into the water, it leaks. the engine isn't running. It had water leaking into the bilge area from behind the engine. Is this a problem with the bellows? is it hard to replace the bellows.
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    oil dissapearing ?

    I took my boat out Sunday. Oil pressure was around 60 psi. As I drove around I noticed the oil pressure had dropped to 50,then 40 ect.. The engine was running fine. After being on the lake for around 3 hours running time. I loaded up and went home. the bilge area has oil that I thought was...
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    replacing wood on rear seat

    I have started to rebuild my rear seat in my 1992 Celebrity 190 BR. I couldn't afford the marine plywood, so I purchased the treated plywood for this project. I know that it my not last as long as the marine plywood, but the original wood was only 1/2" and I am using 3/4". Can I glass the...
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    water leaking in

    I have water leaking in the bilge while boat is in the water. Engine is not running. I just replaced my Mercruiser 4.3LX and have checked all hoses. Water is leaking in from below the water inlet hose.....could this be a leaking bellow?
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    Leaks...need help!!!!

    I have completed replacing my intake and exhaust riser gaskets, I took my time and used Permatex Aviation gasket maker and everything sealed up great. I started her on the muffs and let it idle till the temps rose to about 150 degrees. No leaks!! I took her to the lake and immediately noticed...
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    Spring on Carb. linkage

    while replacing the intake gasket on my 1992 Mercruiser 4.3LX, I was attempting to set the Weber 4-barrel carb in place and the spring on the right side that connects to the throttle cable bracket fell off. Im not sure where the other end connects to. Page 373 of the Mercruiser manual shows the...
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    Firing order

    My 1992 4.3LX with Thunderbolt IV ignition needs to be redone on the spark plug wires. I had my distributor out while replacing my intake gasket and I forgot which order to put the plug wires. I know that my firing order is 1,6,5,4,3,2. I have the timing mark set on top dead center and the...
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    Valve adjustment??

    I am wondering how to adjust my valves on my remanufactured engine. It came from the factory with a loose rocker arm stud and one of my exhaust valves was not opening, causing the engine to backfire through the carb. The engine is a 4.3LX Mercruiser with a Weber 4-barrel carb. The exhaust...
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    Perfect Seal

    I am going to re-do my intake manifold and I read on the Mercruiser service manual to use Perfect Seal on the intake gasket. Perfect Seal is a Quicksilver product designed specifically for Mercruiser. It was listed on one website for $19.95. My local Advance Auto has a simular product for a...
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    Intake gasket question

    I have a question concerning the aplication of the intake manifold gasket. My engine is a 1992 Mercruiser 4.3LX with a 4 barrel Webber carb. question: Does the gasket go on dry? Do you apply gasket sealer to the intake gasket? I know that the intake has only the water inlet on the front...
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    92' 4.3LX exhaust question

    Are the exhaust manifolds protected from water rushing back in from a sort of baffle in the Y pipe? I just replace the engine block and heads on my 4.3LX and just had the intake checked for leaks at a machine shop. I noticed that there was a metal flap on the left side but not one on the right...
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