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    4.3 merc u joint question

    2002 4.3 mercruiser alpha one gen two. Just needed to start a new thread for a new question. I have the outdrive removed for inspection of water impeller i installed about a month ago. engine was running same temp as before new impeller. New question is should i replace the u joints while i...
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    Help with mercruiser 4.3

    Re: Help with mercruiser 4.3 First time loading pictures hope they are ok, these are two piece i suppose right?
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    Help with mercruiser 4.3

    Hey guys I have a 4.3 Mercruiser 2002 model four winns 180 horizon. I replaced the water impeller in the lower unit, and the thermostat this past weekend. The temp is still a little high from what i have been reading here on the forum, at idle it is 175 then slowly climbs to 180-185. Should i...
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    Another prop question

    Hey guys havent been on in awhile hope everyone is well. I have a 2002 Four Winns Horizon 180 with the 4.3 merc. Original owner had a stainless steel prop put on in a 14 1/2 x 21P. Boat empty is around 2200lbs. Average 2800lbs. I achieved 38 mph on gps, at +or- 4000 rpms. Mine seems kinda...
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    Too much Prop ?

    2002 Four Winns 4.3 V6 18 ft horizon. Usually 4 people plus cooler, and 50 lbs of gear. PO had the aluminum prop replaced with an SS one straight from the dealer so i dont think he ever drove it with the factor origional prop, this one is a 14.25 x 21 pitch, dont know the manufacturer. It will...
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    Prop numbers

    Hey just asked this on the mercruiser inboard out drive section. sorry if it was in the wrong place. 2002 four winns 4.3 chevy 180 horizon I cant find the numbers on my prop the previous owner had the dealer install a ss prop when he bought it dont know why, and he doesnt remember what the...
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    Prop numbers

    Hey again guys, my 2002 four winns 180 horizon 4.3 chevy had a dealer installed stainless steel prop on it. When the origional owner bought the boat brand new he had this prop put on. There are no numbers on it anywhere. I have not taken it off yet and plan to within the next week or so...
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    Electric fuel pump on carbed engine ?

    4.3 chevy v6 2002 alpha one drive just wondering if this came stock and if it could be supplying to much fuel to carb? How would I know ? Thanks
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    Engine cutting out

    2002 four winns 4.3 v6 180 horizon. Took the boat out this weekend and it was idleing at about 1100 rpm I idled it down to around 700 and then it seemed to run a little rougher, and would die. Wot was not achieved only around 3000 rpm, before it began to cut out and sputter. Gas tank was over...
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    Gimbal bearing presed in?

    2002 four winns 4.3 mercruiser alpha one drive. Carrier bearing is out is it pressed in I guess ? Aka gimbal bearing? Thanks
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    What are these?

    I took my out drive off to check my gimbal and bearings, gimbal bearing is out, but the other thing is that I found two small metal pieces in my exhaust, what are they ? They look like flaps of some kind, will try to post pics thanks
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    Water in oil 4.3 mercruiser Water in oil

    Great forum hope it works for me like it usually does. I just bough a 2002 four winns horizon 180 with the 4.3 v6. Previous owner had all paperwork showing maintenance since he bought it brand new. Test drove the boat for at least 30 mins all gauges showed no problems. Checked the oil while...
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