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    Remote Oil Filter 4.3 merc

    How the heck do you do the job with out pulling the engine or removing the risers and manifold I have a 4.3 merc and the engine compartment is tight. I would like to do the job myself but ??? Link PS: all help will be GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
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    remote oil filter kit

    On my 4.3 is it worth it or not to hook up the kit I have? I can reach the filter on the block but it's TIGHT. Any pros or cons it seems to me that extra connection I would be worried about things coming loose. Plus I would have to take the riser & manifold off to do the job and be...
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    Targa 17 transom

    my transom has some galvanic coroision meaning small holes due to the intrusion of salt water , the transom is dry and solid now , I was thinking about making a template then using 1/8" aluminium and attach with marine sealant and thru bolting with stainless. Any thoughts for a quick fix this...
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    1999 2 stroke merc

    I just got a boat & motor for ZIP as a project . the engine runs but the piston for steering seems frozen. Can I whack the end of piston to free it or should I soak it with Blaster or remove steering cable . It seems that the cable is free, could it be locked somehow is there a way to relive...
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    thermostat change

    I'm changing the thermostat -raw water cooled 2003 4.3 190 HP MERC- I have the service manual#25 My question is on the installation, it says the gasket has continuity rivets Do not coat with Quicksilver Perfect Seal or audio warning temp switch may not work , but then it says to coat it on step...
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    Ray ds600x

    Does anyony know of a distributor that sells the DS600X ray FF (new overhauled units).They sell for a great price <br /> any input would help . you can e-mail me if ya want to keep it a secret .If I get hooked up I'll make ya 5 hot lip's jigs 2oz /5oz<br /> thanks LINK : :cool:
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    no trophy owners

    :confused: :eek: <br /> am I the only one ?
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    Boat Handleing when over taking

    My question is , When overtaking a larger boat or one of same size , I know the rules but how do you power over there wake ,meaning not getting caught up inbetween there wake where your boat kind of looses it's<br /> foward motion and just sits there on top of the wave.<br /> Or should i just...
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    spedo not working

    on my Trophy the spedo not working , I checked all connections at the spedo at the helm and at the place where it attaches to the lower unit . The manual I have dosen't give any trouble shooting.<br /> Could the tube be clogged? <br /> Any thoughts on this?<br />thank you, :confused: <br...
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    pre ingnition?

    I have a 2003 4.3 merc not fuel inj. I get some sputtering when I shut the key off when I'm drifting. Is it because the engine is just ideling for to long and loading up? Because if I run to another spot and shut her down it's fine, would a plug change help? <br /> Any input would help, I'm a...
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    changing spark plugs on a 4.3 merc

    On my 4.3 merc does anyone have a trick on getting at the middle plug with out pulling off the manifold? <br />I winterized her today but didn't pull the plugs to shoot oil in the cyl's.<br />Any advice would help!<br /> :cool: <br />Link!
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