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    1998 Chaparral 1830 Dash Panel Removal for Gauge Replacement.

    I really don't like the old black instrument gauges. I want to replace these (Speedo, Tach, oil, trim etc.) in my dashboard. In order to do this I need to remove this dash panel, but there are no screws holding this panel onto the boat! Are there clips behind it that hold it to the boat? Or does...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 L Manifolds

    Thanks Lou for the tip about checking the plugs for rust. Will do that tomorrow. Boat runs at normal temperature on the hose and water POURS out of the three water exits (prop and the two exhust ports on the outdrive). I do not intend on keeping this boat for very long.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 L Manifolds

    I know for certain that my 1998 4.3 mercruiser with the "Bat Wing" manifolds was used exclusively in a fresh water reservoir for it's entire life. The manifolds look almost new, as if they have been changed within the last few years. Is there any way to know that? I doubt they are 26 years old...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 L Manifolds

    Oh, That's just great..... How much $$$ am I looking at to have them replaced? I have some mechanical skills but I am to old now to be climbing over and wrenching on a motor in a boat, so I will be droping the boat off at a local marina. I live in Central Florida.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 L Manifolds

    I recently purchased a 1998 Chaparral 1830 Sport. It has a 4.3 L Mercruiser. I am not new to Mercruisers, but I have always owned V-8's. I noticed when checking out the engine bay before purchase that this V-6 does not appear to have a riser on top of the manifold? Other Mercruiser V-6's I see...
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