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I have a 1989 Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha one gen1 leg.
The controller is the old style that has a push button to get neutral. See pic below.
The control cables are fine but the controller is loose and worn out.
I have found a NOS MERCURY, QUICKSILVER commander 2000 controller. as picture below...
I have a 1989 mercruiser v6 with a alpha one gen1 leg. 2 barrel carb.
I am thinking of upgrading my controller to a MPC 4000 gen 2 part no 883710 A03.
Will this fit with my existing cables. And is the push pull correct.
I have a 19ft Larson with a 4.3 mercruiser.
The current prop is a 18p aluminum 4 blade.
It revs out to 4700 at about 39 mph.
I very rarely hold it pinned at 4700. Most of my work is done around 3000rpm. About 25mph.
I would like to get more speed at 3000rpm.
I am considering getting a 21p...
I want to build the ultimate 4.3 Mercruiser.
Please give me advice this is what i have come up with so far.
Vortec heads with roller rockers.
Non balance shaft block. ( I have heard on the internet that the non balance shaft block is better for performance. Can anyone tell me why?
Edelbrock...
I am hooking up a dual battery system with a 4 way switch 1/2/1+2/off.
Do I have to connect up the field switch with my motor?
If I dont will it be safe to switch batterys when the engine is running?
My motor is a MCM 175 1989 mercruiser 4.3
My alternator has 3 wires comming out of it.
Hello need a bit of help
I have a 1989 model 4.3 mercruiser it had steel exhaust manifolds with one hose entering the bottom of the manifold and another hose entering the riser/elbow.
I have bought some nice new shiny stainless steel manifolds, but these only have one water inlet at the...
