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    2000 mercruiser 4.3 alpha 1 gen 2

    Awesome thank you. They were just hand tight from factory. I wasn’t sure what to do other that torque them down.
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    2000 mercruiser 4.3 alpha 1 gen 2

    Thanks for the reply. I whacked off about 1.5” at the top where hose would connect to thermostat housing. I rerouted hose under alternator since it was the absolute only way to route it without any real restrictions/kinks. Have you ran into this personally? I appreciate your feedback.
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    2000 mercruiser 4.3 alpha 1 gen 2

    Thanks for the reply. I failed to note that my temp gauge stayed right at 160 degrees F under load. What’s the temperature differential between the two manifolds? I have yet to shoot mine with a thermal gun, but will soon have to. Can you explain to me what the brass plug is for on the risers?
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    2000 mercruiser 4.3 alpha 1 gen 2

    I just converted my original one piece batwing style exhaust manifold to the new two piece WET JOINT (OEM MerCruiser 4.3 V6 Exhaust Manifold and Riser Kit (4 inch) 1983-2002) on my 2000 stingray 190lx. The starboard side cooling water hose from the thermostat housing to the starboard side...
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