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    1989 4.3 overheating

    I have a 1989 bayliner with a 4.3 omc engine and cobra outdrive. I recently installed a rebuilt engine from a local boat owner. I had it on the lake yesterday and watched the temperature guage as I always do. After 10 minutes of cruising the engine was smoking hot. I opened the engine cover and...
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    Removing bottom paint

    I have decided to take on the crazy task of removing the bottom paint. I started by sanding which seemed to work very well until I get it to a thin layer and its very tuff. After sanding a while I decided to go at it with a scraper which allowed me to get to the gelcoat. Either method is taking...
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    Random knock noise at high wot

    I just completed swapping my 3.0 out and putting a 4.3 in its place. I took it out last week and got it timed and running good. I was happy with the results until I really opened it up. I would hear a random knocking noise at WOT. It only happens in fwd which makes me believe it is the outdrive...
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    carb issue

    I just swapped from 3.0 to 4.3 in my 89 bayliner. I got the boat to start, but it immediately dies. I don't see any fuel spraying in the carb. I think the jets are blocked. I get now response from the throttle once it starts. The boat I pulled the motor from sat for a long time so I think it is...
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    4.3 motor mount bracket?

    I just swapped a 3.0 for a 4.3 in a 89 bayliner trophy. The 4.3 is in the boat with the rear mounts tight but the side mounting points in the boat are just an inch too wide to bolt the motor mounts. Is there a longer bracket that attaches to the block?
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    Exhaust manifold mounting bolts?

    I need the part number for the exhaust manifold bolts for a 1989 4.3 motor. Does anyone know where I can find this? When I search, the parts that show up are for newer 4.3 manifolds. Will they work?
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    The swap will begin soon

    I bought a 1987 VIP yesterday. It is equipped with a 4.3 v6. I am going to be puting it in a 1989 bayliner trophy which currently has a 3.0 4cyl. I am then going to put the 3.0 in the VIP. I am thinking about redoing the interior of the VIP and keeping it. I was going to sell it after the swap...
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    His boat is a 2001 (not 2000) sea doo utopia.

    I have a friend who cracked is block last season. I found a good running 470 from an older boat. I just want to change all the external parts from his motor to the older block. Would this be possible? His boat is a 2000 and the engine I am looking at is early 90's.
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    Where to put generator?

    I have a 1989 bayliner trophy 2159 with a roof cooling/heating unit. I need at least a 3k watt generator which is kind of bulky. Does anybody have a generator of this size on their boat? Right now I have to deal with putting generator in the boat and moving it to a platform on my swimdeck when I...
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    3.8L v6?

    I have not seen alot of 3.8L v6 in boats. Is this a reliable motor? I am repowering my boat from a 4cylinder, and I am getting a donor boat. The motor I'm looking at is in an 84 invader 18ft. What do you think?
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    trailer tandem axle allignment

    Re: trailer tandem axle allignment Well here is a pic of the u bolt that attaches the crossbeam to the frame. There are four all together. I know its not the greatest pic but I will have to wait till after work today to get some better shots. Shouldn't the u bolt be the other way? I am an...
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    trailer tandem axle allignment

    I think I have an allignment issue with my trailer. At the end of the season last year my trailer started falling apart. The fenders cracked around the mounting bolts and the lights would even come loose. The trailer still pulls smooth and tracks fine. I just dont know what would cause it to...
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