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    major oil leak when trying to put lower unit back on Merc 115 2005

    Hey all, a good friend of mine was trying to change the impeller on his 2005 4 stroke 115 Merc out drive. He got the impeller changed and was trying to put the lower unit back on. Here is is quote of what then happened. "Slipped lower end in, had trouble, rotated drive shaft slightly and it...
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    Looking for some opinions please Transom mount new trolling motor on swim deck.

    Hey all, couple quick questions before I pull the trigger on a new trolling motor, mount and a couple batteries. First off, this is for a 02 Glastron GX185 18' runabout. Dry weight in the 2500LB ballpark, maybe a bit more because it has the 4.3L v-6. I'm only a part time, not-so-serious bass...
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    Likely culprit 4.3 Penta SX outdrive water in the hull?

    Last year my boat was taking on a bit of water, nothing dangerous, but enough to run the bilge after a half day out. It seemed to be worse when it was just sitting, not running, not on plane. I suspect an o-ring or gasket etc from the Outdrive to the transom. I plan to pull the outdrive this...
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    Bad Block 4.3 Penta, have 4.3 Merc. Swap?

    I recently got my hands on a 01 Glastron with a 4.3 Volvo motor that has a cracked block. I bought it because I happen to have a 2005 Mercury Bravo 4.3L motor with an ALpha one gen 1 outdrive. Couple of questions... 1. I hear the blocks are exactly the same, correct? 2. The Merc is carbed...
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    Who made the better quality boat in 1991? Invader or SeaRay?

    All mechanical and cosmetics being equal, between a 1991 V177 VIRADA and a 1991 SeaRay 170? Both Merc 4.3/Alpha one, both 17 footers. Just in pure quality of the boat what would you guys recommend? Thank You.
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    New boat owner and new Sterndrive installed, cooling questions.

    Re: New boat owner and new Sterndrive installed, cooling questions. The SN# is OW331349 Says March 2005. Thank You for any assistance, much appreciated.
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    New boat owner and new Sterndrive installed, cooling questions.

    I got a nice deal over the winter on a 1990 boat that was in really good shape, except the motor was worn out, ready to go. I grabbed it at a good price and looked to replace it. Anyway long story short, it?s a 1990 boat with a 4.3L Merc, Alpha one- gen 1 outdrive. I had a brand new 2005 4.3L...
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    Information needed on swapping a 4.3L Mercruiser engine

    Re: Information needed on swapping a 4.3L Mercruiser engine as far as I know it is full turn key from Merc. I do not have the new motor yet, I pick it up Friday so i have no numbers from it. As far as the coupler, I have no idea what that is maybe these pics of the new motor can help. Is it a...
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    Information needed on swapping a 4.3L Mercruiser engine

    Hey all, new here. I was hoping someone could help me out with a few questions. I have a 1991 17? invader boat that has a 1991 4.3L Mercruiser with an Alpha Gen2. I have rebuilt and swapped a couple car motors in my day but never any boat motors. I got my hands on a brand new 2006 4.3L...
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