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    Recommended Refabricated Engine Vendors

    I need to replace a 1986 OMC 4.3L engine (cracked block). I've been looking on line at different vendors and from reading reviews I'm confused as to which one's are good to deal with and which one's to stay away from. Can anyone recommend a vendor? I'm in Maryland so if you know any vendors...
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    Alpha 1 Outdrive Problem

    I hit something under water with the outdrive. I instantly pulled back on the throttle and lifted the outdrive to look for damage and found none (engine never cut off). However, when I put the boat back in gear it wouldn't move. The engine reved but it acted like it was in neutral. I had to...
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    Flywheel

    I'm thinking about replacing a 3.0L Mercruiser engine. The engine I'm thinking of replacing it with has a 14" flywheel and the old one has a 12 3/4 " flywheel. Can I use the old flywheel on the new engine instead of buying a new flywheel? Thanks. Gas Man
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    OMC Conversion to Merc

    Hello. I know this topic has appeared on this board in the past but I still have a few questions. I apologize if I missed the answers in previous post but I'm on a short schedule and need quick answers. I'm thinking of buying a 1986 Grady White with a 4.3L Cobra engine and OMC outdrive with a...
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    Out drive damage.

    Hit a submerged rock. Moving at low idle speed in 20 ft of water when depth finder alarm went off and bam hit something hard. Pulled back on the throtle to take it out of gear. When I settled down I put the boat back in forward gear it did nothing but spin. First thought I threw the prop...
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    9 tooth starter or 11 tooth starter?

    I bought a new starter for my 120 mercruiser and it has a 11 tooth pinion. My old starter looks exactly like the new one but it has a 9 tooth pinion. Can I use the new one or do I need a 9 tooth?
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    Mercruiser 3.0 Starter Issue

    My starter went bad so I replaced it. Tested the new starter to make sure it worked properly before installing. Worked. Installed it, turn key and only starter motor spins. The pinion doesn't engage to spin the fly wheel. However, when I was testing it the pinion popped up and spun. Connected...
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