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    Looking to Upgrade My Graphics

    It's spring and pulling the 2006 Sea Ray out of a winter sleep and realize the graphics are really worn and tired. There's no hope to get the original so looking for some ideas on some graphics you all may have put on your bow riders. The picture is pretty old, just wanted to show the color...
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    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    The thought has crossed my mind, I'll let all know how it turns out!
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    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    I did a pressure test on the manifold and acetone on the riser, not leaks found ( check previous photos)
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    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    No. I do not have a cover, I bought the coat used and it didn't have one. I'll be on the lookout for one to add, thanks.
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    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    Update 3 - I did a check of the Manifold and Riser mating surface with a .002 feeler gauge and couldn't slip it under my straight edge. Can't find a smoking gun, starting to think somehow rain got in from the top which doesn't make sense either unless if got through the breather somehow...
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    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    Update 2 - Rigged up a plate to go over the thermostat housing and plugged the water pump hose with a piece of PVC with an end cap and hose clamp. In the first picture I was being lazy and used some scrap aluminum plate I had as is. Had a slow leak and realized it was my plate leaking. Went...
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    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    Update - Weather has been crap and work keeps getting in the way but I'm back on the investigation. Thought I would start with the manifolds and risers and hopefully eliminate them as the issue since they are virtually brand new. I rigged up a manifold and a blocker plate and pressurized both...
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    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    Ok, I plan to fab a plate to fit over each exhaust side of the heads to block the water passages, pull the thermostat housing and make plate with a air fitting and gauge and plug the hose from the water pump. 15-20PSI. Is hat a good plan, how long should it hold pressure is its good. I'll...
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    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    I'm using Mercury Service Manual Number 25, intake is 11 lb-ft for GM V-6 (4.3L)
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    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    It's a Vortex, looked through the parts manual and owners manual and there is little to no reference to the engine other than general safety stuff.
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    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    Thanks all, I haven't had it in the water yet, unfortunately been busy pulling and installing the engine and never got it out to the bayou. Since I haven't had it in the water with the 4.3 not sure where the water line is. Is there any harm putting a spacer in even if it takes it above 14"? I...
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    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    I have a 2006 Sea Ray 185 Sport that I have been repowering from a 3.0 to a 4.3 and have an issue I just can't seem to resolve. Awhile back I found a donor 4.3 and outdrive and had the engine rebuilt at a machine shop I have used in the past. I purchased a set of aftermarket exhaust manifolds...
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    thunderbolt iv sensor

    Let me know if I can help with that Delco if you go that route, fairly straight forward install, thanks
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    4.3 Engine coupler issue?

    This is the one I use, a bit pricey
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    4.3 Engine coupler issue?

    Thanks Rick, just needed that little nudge!
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