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    Merc 4.3 cooling ?

    Merc 4.3 cooling ? I bought it with new/rebuilt engine ? has not been in water. It's a 1995 model. Running on water hose connected to engine waterpump inlet at low rpm, after it?s warmed up the starboard hose to the riser gets pretty warm, but the port side hose only gets a little warm. Is...
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    Merc 4.3 fuel pump power/wiring, carb ?

    Merc 4.3 fuel pump power/wiring, carb ? 1995 Starcraft Islander 221 recently purchased. It runs good once cranked. It?s a little hard starting when cold, but cranks good after the first start. I drip a few drops of gas in the carb and cranks immediately when cold. Choke is closed. Carb is a...
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    Merc 4.3 can?t align engine

    Merc 4.3 can?t align engine 1995 Starcraft Islander 221 recently purchased. The engine was rebuilt summer of 2016 with Chev s10 block and rebuilt heads by previous owner. It has not been on water since rebuild; only run with water hose on it some when engine was installed. They didn?t...
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    Merc/GM 4.3/Alpha I cooling problem, cracked manifolds, impeller, etc.

    Merc/GM 4.3/Alpha I cooling problem, cracked manifolds, impeller, etc. I purchased a 1995 Starcraft Islander 221recently. Due to improper/incomplete winterizing, exhaust manifolds froze and cracked last winter (2016-17). The engine (vortec 4.3 with 12 bolt intake manifold) seems ok. The...
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