Search results

  1. S

    4.3l Low RPM

    I purchased the boat with bad 1991 4.3L V-6 2 brl, alpha 1 gen 2 running 17 pitch prop., previous owner reported 30 - 35mph. Replaced motor with remanufactured 4.3L V-6 added edelbrock 4brl (1409 w/ v-6 kit), same outdrive and prop. New motor uses electric fuel pump, old had a mech.Test of...
  2. S

    1974 V4 85Hp excessive smoke on warm-up and idle

    1974 85hp smokes like crazy on start-up, Boyesen reeds put in last year at their facility in Pa. Motor runs like a champ once warmed and throttled up but the initial smoke chases everyone off their porches at our friends beach house. Thermostat and choke both seem to be functioning properly on...
  3. S

    When to say when??

    Purchased 1991 20' Centra / Sea-Pro WA Fisherman last summer and dug right in. Fixed trailer, replaced bilge blower, built 'new' 4.3l V6, and started on interior work before winter set in. Then the kicker - during spring clean-up and what I thought was the final steps before I could test her...
  4. S

    New 4.3L Mercruiser

    Rebuilt 4.3L V6 Mercruiser w/ new 4 brl and intake, FW cooling, and new exhaust flappers. Noticable tapping at idle. I have not had the boat in the water since the new motor went in just running it with the muffs and hose. Any ideas
Top