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    97 Sea Ray 4.3

    Hello all, I have a 97 Sea Ray 175 with a 4.3. I have only owned the boat for a year, and I thought the motor never seemed quite right. It always had hard starts and lacking in power. I drained the oil and it was a nice tan milkshake. I replaced the manifolds and risers this past summer...
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    Help needed. 4.3 lower shift cable

    Hello All, I am finishing a bellows / gimbal bearing job on my 97 Sea Ray 175 with a Mercruiser 4.3. I am replacing the lower shift cable, and have come to a stand still. I fed the cable through the new bellow, and it seems to be hitting the back of the motor. This boat has power...
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    1997 Mercruiser 4.3 exhaust manifold conversion

    Hello all, Does anyone have a complete parts list of everything needed to convert from the one piece cast iron exhaust manifolds to the two piece? I see plenty of kits with the manifolds and risers, but it seems like more is needed to get it completely connected. I am not wanting to go...
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