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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    she is out
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Here we go
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Just a shot of the inside
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Getting ready to pluck out the pig 2.3L. As it stands tonight everything is unbolted, disconnected.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    another rear shot
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    shot from the back
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Finally got her home, time to start pulling the motor.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Here is the motor waiting to be installed. It got a new T stat now and I gave it a general wash down this week end. Just waiting for September now for the swap. Drive is ready waiting as well.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    another shot of the plugs.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    These are the four plugs that i removed. i want to clean things up here. Should i continue to use these?
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Another view
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    I need to clean tap out the threads as all four manifold plugs holes are gross. Not sure what the thread size is. My tap and die set does not seam to have the right size. Almost looks like a 1/2 inch NF 20 but not sure and dont want to make it worse. Thoughts?
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Not the best picture, but here is the completed transom assembly with every gasket or seal replaced. I did not end up replacing the steering pin as it was still ok in my books. Plan on using the bellows adhesive to hold the transom seal in place when the time comes. I did replace some of the...
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Hey guys Im going to use the gauges out of the donor boat. I was going to use plexi glass, but found this very thin plywood. let me know what you think. I wrapped the whole thing in this carbon fiber wrap. I think it came out looking great. What do you think???
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Hey guys Im going to use the gauges out of the donor boat. I was going to use plexi glass, but found this very thin plywood. let me know what you think
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    MISTAKE LOL Dont install the u joint bellows on the transom assembly first!! Dont know what I was thinking. Was a pain to remove the old bellows cement off the bellows and transom.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Preparing for new bellows.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Here is a pic of both bushings installed. That upper one is a beast. Why so big. LOL Anyway, looks like it will work well. Next step is to replace the steering pin seal and and start putting the gimbal ring and bell housing into the transom assembly with the new bellows, shift cable, trim...
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Here is that ring that I knocked out. The busing pressed in real nice after this thing was removed
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Ton of parts sitting in my bedroom again. Surprised the wife has not mentioned anything about it yet :lol:
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