4.3 Merc and Alpha...

[jasoutside]

OK, just checking to be certain of EXACTLY what I have here. I am prepping for some crazy removal action and I have downloaded the relevant manuals to catch up on some reading. I THINK. So I wanted to check with you fellas.

Serial No. C452185

GM 4.3LG, So what is the LG?? I have seen info on 4.3L and 4.3LX. What is the deal with LG?

Alpha I, Gen I, right?

How about this number?

So to be sure, which manuals should I have on hand here?

Thanks fellas!

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: 4.3 Merc and Alpha...

On a GM block the stamping on the back means displacement and type of fuel.

So a 4.3LG is a 4.3 litre Gas engine. Not a model designation from Mercruiser/Volvo/Indmar/Crusader, or anyone else at all. Don't worry about it.

 

[achris]

Re: 4.3 Merc and Alpha...

You have a 1989 4.3L (not LX). 2 barrel carb. The correct manual for you is #7. And the stern drive unit is 1990. Service manual #6.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 4.3 Merc and Alpha...

1989 4.3 L - Check
1990 Alpha One - Check
#6 - Check
#7 - Check

Thanks fellas!

 

[180shabah]

Re: 4.3 Merc and Alpha...

Guess I'm too late to answer, so what kind of project are we getting into? There will be more pics, right?

 

[Don S]

Re: 4.3 Merc and Alpha...

so what kind of project are we getting into?

From the looks of his first picture along with his statement "I am prepping for some crazy removal action" I would guess snow removal

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 4.3 Merc and Alpha...

From the looks of his first picture along with his statement "I am prepping for some crazy removal action" I would guess snow removal

HA! Well that was actually the first thing I did this morning (even though the Merc manuals made no mention of it anywhere). Right now Thumper the Baja is sitting in the sun bow up, stern down - draining.

Click on the link in my signature down below and you guys will see what I am up to, eh!

Cheers!