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    Mercruiser 4.3 MPI Q's

    Thanks for the responses. Appreciate it! Just try to idiot proof this with images. In the pic: I'm ASSuming that: Is water coming into the engine from the pump is water entering the stat housing is the stat housing cold water supply to the right cold water supply to the left The down...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 MPI Q's

    hahaha! That's saying a lot. The way I look at it, either way it's probably best to flush coolant through it so doing it with the kit = 2 birds 1 stone. We'll see how I'm feeling once I get in there and how much I struggle to find all 5(?) drain ports? Assuming two down low on each side and...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 MPI Q's

    It's been pretty damn clear in recent years which is lovely. Diamond lake in Minocqua is always ~1" vis.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 MPI Q's

    Regarding @alldodge's response. I appreciate the candid response and I now realize why I've been having such a hard time nailing down the winterizing method. This topic appears to be similar to the infamous "which oil is best" threads. There is no single answer and everyone has their...
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    Crownline 180 BR - Merc 4.3 MPI Prop

    Around 4600 I believe.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 MPI Q's

    I'm back... Reading between the lines in that article leaves me with, don't drain anything use a kit like this...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 MPI Q's

    Thanks for the quick response! I'll take a look at the links. It is the "flat" cap where the wires connect to the side. I'll pick one of those up as well.
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    Crownline 180 BR - Merc 4.3 MPI Prop

    Hey all, I've recently become the new owner of a 2006 Crownline 180 BR with the Mercruiser 4.3 MPI engine and Alpha 2 1.62 drive. The current prop on it is chewed to hell so I'm looking at replacements. I'd like to get something that provides fantastic launch/hole shot and quick planing, I'm...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 MPI Q's

    Hey all, I'm the new owner of a 2006 Crownline 180 BR with the 4.3 Mercruiser MPI/Alpha Drive engine. I've been looking around for winterizing information for some time and am at the point where I just need to ask. There are enough variables on how to go about winterizing this engine that...
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