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  1. AMMO DAWG

    Alpha 1 Gen 2 upper gear preload

    Sorry about that, did a word search didn't think to look in the stickies, thanks, actually what I was looking for!
  2. AMMO DAWG

    Alpha 1 Gen 2 upper gear preload

    Thanks Dubs, been doing more reading and got the process down, now the search for a dial torque wrench. Odd enough live on the water here in NW Florida but not much in the way of outdrive repairs, lots of outboard shops.
  3. AMMO DAWG

    Overheat issue

    What was your temp reading on your gauge when you noticed the burnt smell? if it sat that long I would definitely have a look at the thermostat to make sure its not all corroded and blocking water flow. not that familiar with that older unit, is the impeller in the outdrive or does it have a...
  4. AMMO DAWG

    Alpha 1 Gen 2 upper gear preload

    As part of my repower on mu 2006 Sea Ray 185 with a 4.3 I am resealing the outdrive I purchased with the correct gear ratio. I have the full Mercruiser manual for the outdrive and all is pretty straight forward coupled with the videos I found online until I get to setting the preload on the...
  5. AMMO DAWG

    Mercruiser 4.3 Flywheel Housing Bushing Spacer

    I'm getting ready to replace the two bushings in my flywheel housing, the old ones are in bad shape and the seriated edges are all flattened. I see thy have to be pressed our and new ones pressed in, my question is on the picture attached the spacer, does it get installed on top and then the...
  6. AMMO DAWG

    Mercruiser 4.3 Delco Distributor Question

    The Delco in an auto application is usually tied to a ECU, that is where my question comes from, if you look at the attached the four pin connector that is wired to the ECU on auto applications is not used in marine other than for setting the timing. That is what prompted my question regarding...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Delco Distributor Question

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    Mercruiser 4.3 Delco Distributor Question

    I have a 1999 Mercruiser 4.3 recently rebuilt and I'm thinking of upgrading to a Delco ignition system I have the right coil and wiring harness from a previous engine that had that type of ignition system and I have a distributor from a early model Chevy Blazer with a 4.3. My question is what...
  9. AMMO DAWG

    Mercruiser 4.3 Repower Engine Mount Question

    Like to get your thoughts, instead of modifying the mount itself and significant fabrication how about a 3/8" steel plate under the current mount flush bolted from the bottom to the current mount and extended outboard and lag screwed to the boat mount. See the image, sorry amount my picture...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Repower Engine Mount Question

    Thanks dubs, I'm considering extending the mount a few inches outboard, 3/8" steel bolted/welded to the mount, more work!
  11. AMMO DAWG

    Mercruiser 4.3 Repower Engine Mount Question

    Still finishing up my repower on my 2006 Sea Ray 185 Sport, replaced a sick 3.0 (Should be boating!) I dropped the engine in after rebuilding boats engine mount blocks, replaced the wood and re-glassed. I did not change the outer mold line of the mount, just took the top off and replaced the...
  12. AMMO DAWG

    1999 Mercruiser 4.3L Fuel Pump

    Well after searching high and low and reading a million reviews on aftermarket pumps failing I took Lou's advice and went with the tried and true Carter. It was a no brainer when I remembered I had a brand new one in the garage from my previous boat. With a little shade tree engineering I got...
  13. AMMO DAWG

    Need Some Help Identifying Transom Plate - Alpha1 Gen 2

    Thanks much!
  14. AMMO DAWG

    Need Some Help Identifying Transom Plate - Alpha1 Gen 2

    Hoping for a little help, I need to replace the transom plate on my 2006 Sea Ray 185 with an Alpha 1 Gen 2 Outdrive. As I was cleaning up my transom getting ready to install the engine I noticed a crack in the ear that houses one of the large bolts holding the power steering ram. When I pulled...
  15. AMMO DAWG

    2006 Sea Ray 185 Motor Mount Repair Question

    Thanks, the donor engine had the proper 4.3 mounts, so I will be using them. Hindsight is a great thing, should just have bought a new boat with a 4.3, been a large project with a can of worms every turn of the corner. I think I'm on the home stretch!
  16. AMMO DAWG

    Winterizing Mercruiser 4.3 question

    Thanks, was actually what I was looking for. Does pulling the plugs on the block drain the intake or is something additional done? Sorry to hijack the post.
  17. AMMO DAWG

    2006 Sea Ray 185 Motor Mount Repair Question

    I have a 2006 Sea Ray 185 Sport that I am repowering with a 4.3, previously had a 3.0. I had in the past removed and reinstalled the 3.0 and noticed one of the front motor mount lag bolts wouldn't tighten. I had asked in several places and contacted Sea Ray and never got a straight answer on...
  18. AMMO DAWG

    Which is the OEM Bellows Ring - HELP!

    I screwed up and could use a little help from the experts. I bought an OEM Drive Shaft Bellows and it came with an OEM ring. I also bought an aftermarket engine alignment tool set which also came with a ring. Not paying attention I threw them in the same box and now I don't know which is...
  19. AMMO DAWG

    Carb Rebuild Kit

    I’m in the final stages on the re-power of my 2006 Sea Ray 185 from a 3.0 to a 4.3 Mercruiser and need to rebuild the carb on the 4.3. It’s a mercruiser carb with an electric choke original to the engine and like to hear some comments on the recommended rebuild kits from your past experiences...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Dipstick Options

    I'm re powering my 2006 with a Mercruiser 4.3 I picked up (Barn Find), I got it back from the machine shop and I did not get the dipstick tube or dip stick wth the engine. From what I have been able to research they tap directly into the drain plug in the oil pan, however I also see that...
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