Hi -
I've decided to replace ALL the wiring in my 2003 Stingray MS 200 but i am not sure what to get
and have not had any luck searching for it. I will try to supply all the details, and I apologize if I ramble in the process.
It's a 2003 boat, currently with a factory new 4.3 engine ( SN...
i finally got my boat back - but it isn't running.
Bad news - the mechanic basically left it in the back for 6 months and never completed anything. started a lot of projects,
but none are complete. I am trying to figure out the wiring now.
the smart craft gauge will not display anything - yet...
It's a bearing housing and no longer available (NLA) -
What are my options? i've looked at every online dealer I could find.
I need to replace mine because the old bearing spun in this housing and it won't grip the new bearing securely or squarely.
i don't know if it can be sleeved -...
I'm excited! just about at the finish line here, replacing all moving parts on this boat with new...
If only it would stop raining!!!
I love this site, and you guys are awesome! I appreciate all the sage advice! this site has helped me stay sane (ok, sort of) :bounce::crazy:
I already tried...
I'm looking on ebay as well as various vendors websites.
so far the promising listings turn out to be "not in stock" - every last d*** one of them.
1. How can I find out what is included with long block assembly 8m0101212 ? quoted prices range from 5300 to 5800 .
are there merc catalogs...
2003 Stingray MS 200
4.3 mpi with freshwater cooling for block, seawater pump rebuilt last year ... new sei outdrive upper and lower..
around 1300 hours my oil usage had gotten up to 1/2 quart per 30 minutes of run time.
oil leaking into the bilges... and I got Sea Tow'd back to the dock when...
Hi Boat wizards - let me start by saying thanks for the encouragement so far, I feel like I have finally gotten the worst part of this project behind me now -
I am amazed by the depth and breadth of the knowledge on this board!
The latest news in my adventure is I found that I was able to...
Chris - the back plate is badly worn - do you recommend replacing it with the air valve style? or can I simplify things and just get the gen 7 496 style pump?
that's if this kit does not work.
stainless wearplate for both ends plus slightly shorter impeller to accommodate the wearplate...
I don't understand the skepticism - here's the part now that I got it out... 3 hours of work because i could only do it one handed.
With proper access or a crank driven pump this would be a 10 minute job, like on my old '88 shamrock Stalker...
At any rate, difficult access means deferred...
you guys are spot on. The saving grace is the relative ease of accessing the stern components because the jackshaft moves the engine a couple feet forward.
The real bonus was that I did not have to re-align the engine, just loosen the rear intermediate jackshaft bearing carrier and the drive...
h that makes a big difference!
I think I found my motor actually DID have that part - it's an oddball...
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31499/7801/230
interesting ... I thought you needed the seawater pump with the closed cooling system, because of the extra load?
ishould I be surprised that a 1998 drive ended up on a 2003 boat?
Motor: M380325
Drive: M469721
Gimble: M557115
Original serial #s above Not sure if this boat has the original motor or not - previous owner says it was replaced at 500 hours, but who knows?
I have replaced the upper and lower with SEI 116 parts so the drive SN is not the...
