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    seal part #

    can anybody tell me what part number the seal behind the gimbal bearing is? it is a alpha one gen 2 out drive.
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    reason for marine head gaskets?

    i'm going to use a truck motor in my boat, and i ve always heard i need marine head gaskets and brass welsh plugs. If my boat will never see salt water, is this still required, and what's the reason for this?
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    4.3 from 90 gm truck good for boat?

    I 've come across a freshly rebuilt 4.3 from a 90 gm. It is also well priced. i've got a 96 in my boat with a cracked block. my old engine is the early vortec with balance shaft and 12 intake bolts. my timing cover used 6 bolts, but the block was drilled and tapped for ten. casting number 196...
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    pivot pin socket

    what size socket do i need for a merc alpha one gen 2? i'm pretty sure it's a hex socket, but as i'm at work i cant se it, and want to pick it up on the way home. thanks.
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    transom seal kit req'd

    was hoping somebody could give me some help. i've got a 96 lund with a merc. eng. and drive. i need to replace the bellows and gimbal bearing. I have found some on the internet, but unsure if they'll fit. my transom serial # is OF57???? the parts ad says it will fit alpha one/gen 2 from '91-99...
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    anybody have any experiences with rapid-o-marine?

    i see they have very well priced engines, and was wondering if there was a catch? they sound good, but has anybody dealt with them?
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    looking for 4.3 parts

    could anybody suggest good places to find parts for a 96 4.3lx? i'm specifically looking for a cam and lifters and a block, but need various others as well. used parts are fine, as well as used complete engines. thanks
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    4.3 marine swapped for a van 4.3

    hello, just bought a '96 lund tyee with a 4.3 engine. there is water in the oil(unknown reason, but knew about problem before i bought boat.) I haven't torn the engine apart yet, but am curious as to whether or not a 4.3 from a 95 astr van will fit? all i would use from the van is the block, as...
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