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before you get in too deep make sure they ordered the correct pressure pump. Airtex/Carter makes the OEM pumps so often folks get an Airtex vs paying the OEM cost. There are low (carbed engine) and high (injected) pressure pumps.

either 9 or 5 in attached diagram https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/43l-gen-ii-2-bbl-gm-262-v6-1996/0f601127-thru-0f802999/fuel-pump-and-fuel-filter that assumes the pump is stock size fittings. If aftermarket universal fit may have to take it to the autoparts...

Try michigan motorz they do reman engines not sure if they offer short blocks but they have long blocks

yeah he would fix it if it blew up so use what you have. Also depends on what you are putting it behind. yes the gen 2 water pump is much improved. Only times mine got hot is when I had a chit load of weeds on it after dropping a skiier. Could not believe how fast it was pegged. Took the weeds...

Well I messed the whole thing up as mentioned I screwed up the swivel shaft bushing tried to adjust the peened nut on the original cable , which worked fine... never had a boat that shifted as well. When i tried to adjust the original the barrel nut got stuck. bought a new cable took the end...

perfect seal is permatex #3 relabelled. Too much is made about the alpha style in drive water pump. its an easy job and I've seen some bravo and VP pumps that are just as much work due to how much boat is around it. Use a OEM impeller kit and they last a long time. Impressive how long your...

Scott has it can be done in less than 2 hrs even if you are doing ti the first time. Factory manual will show all these items. No through transom bolts need to be undone to remove the engine. There are two bolts on the flywheel cover that bolt to inner transom plate but plate stays on the...

my 2004 cable is peened to the threaded rod from the factory, als had shift assist. The replacement cable I bought was adjustable. Not sure why what etc I assumed they set the length assembling new ones so they would not have to adjust when making transom assys ?

I think that goes from inside to protect the shift cable where it goes through the metal transom housing . I didn’t change mine as I could figure out how to get it out with the engine still in the boat . Bet yours is still in there as I couldn’t get mine out easily. I don’t think you can see it...

if it makes you feel any better it took me two weekends to get it it done. I had an issue with the bushing in the bellhousing where the shift shaft swivels, I left the bushing a little too high form where it seats , it put enough drag on the shift mechanism to trip the shift interrupt when...

that is the correct shift cable for a 98 and up Gen 2 just a evolution of parts/ Did it not fit right or work? or just asking because its different

its my understanding the distributor rotates the same direction as the gears are cut different. if you google it the firing order will come up for reverse rotation - a little bit in this thread-...

yes. Get a factory manual for your set up you will find it invaluable if drive came up in reverse I would think you have a bad reverse lock out. After the R drive (and later MR/Alphas) replaced the set up you have in 1982 or so this was all done differently not sure if lock out was done in the...

intake and exhaust on your engine are the same manifold. So could crack into the intake just same same as exhaust, unless the intake wetness was gas. If it was water you found your leak.

that is fine for a pressure test. no issue Yes it is possible the exhaust is cracked. Normally folks do a test filling the manifold with acetone and see if it weeps into the exhaust side as it wicks through cracks more easily than water. Can also get sucked in if elbow is rotted out. If it...

A quick ebay search shows TB 4 modules (are you sure its a 4 ? would think a 97 would be a 5) $200-400. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=mercruiser+thunder+bolt+4+igntion+module&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313 Obviously depends on the exact module. But would keep it stock...

Agreed Delco est is the way to go unless you can find a good used module on Ebay etc

normally if you have water entering the cylinder you will have no carbon in the cylinder or on the spark plug as it will steam clean it so to speak. If you think it is in #4 this could be from the exhaust manifold to elbow joint or a bad exhaust. after running it let it sit a bit take the...

Agreed epoxy primer Like PPG DP series is great for bare aluminum. Used it in automotive retso applications and has held up for decades

usually those are US size compression fittings for like 1/4" copper tubing. if you can get them where you are should be easy to make. if not get an electric choke conversion like this one from Mikes -...