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    1996 4.3 Timing Problem

    Just installed a new 4.3 motor in my 96 bayliner after going thru trying to do a partial rebuild that didn't work. We got the motor back in took to local shop to try and get the timing set, the guy hooked the purple/white wire to a ground but it didn't apear to change anything, he set timing and...
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    4.3L Vortex Head Help

    I'm just finishing a top end rebuild on a 1996 4.3L Vortex, ran into some problems today putting it back together just wanting to make sure I haven't messed up before I start it up tomorrow. I had valve job done and ordered a gasket kit from local boat store. After putting heads back on we...
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    4.3L Manifold 1 into 2 Help

    Hey, I'm in the process of changing from the old style manifold to a new 2, I have everything hooked up however I was looking at the service manual for the 4.3 and It showed a two piece system with the water inlet from the pump on the riser instead of on the bottom like my old one, I was...
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    Mercruiser 4.3L Locked Up??

    Looking to buy a 1996 Bayliner 4.3 L, the current owner bought the boat new, it only has 200 hours on the boat, it's in really good shape, however the last time he went to crank the boat he says the motor will only turn over like 3/4 of the way, he doen't know a lot about motors and neither do...
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