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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    The Hole in the bell housing has a lip in it to hold the old seal. But how does the new on go in? ThoughtsThis is the package it came in. I did see a kit 18-3760, I wonder if this is for the gen 1 bell housing. Thoughts???
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    This is the package it came in
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Better look at where it goes
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Guys, i need to replace this bolt due to rot. What grade of bolt is this? Is it a specific bolt?
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    I remember taking one of these clips off the drive when pulled the drive, but where does the other on go? why is there two. I went thru all my pictures and cant identify them.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    New bearing finally in. Was a ***** for me to do. I didnt think it was that hard to do , but man it went in hard the entire way. the last little bit I used a back end of a chisel and a hammer to work it the last little bit down.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Some questions about today. And some pictures of what I did today if anyone is interested. I installed a new gimbal bearing into the transom assemble, and installed new U joints on the drive. Question one. In the upper gear case, the seal that keeps the water out, I believe its called the upper...
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Here it is coming over the stern, barely.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Thought I would show you the beast that this 4.3L came out of originally. It was complete, with everything from gauges to wiring.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    prepped primed and painted lower Painted bell housing.gimble ring looks good i thinkupper is not as nice as it was badly corrodedProducts i used......i had good luck with them. Baked all the paint in shed ----hot box LOL due to the suns heat.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Hi guys, can you take a look at this coupler and tell me if its done? Specifically the splines and also where the spline meets the rubber. Is that glue or a coupler that is ready to let go? the splines do show some wear but dont look scary.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Close up of the above manifold.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Would you guys res use these manifolds? I am concerned that they are too rusty inside. When I took them off the motor, and turned them upside down a tone of rust debris came out. This engine must have been sitting for a few years. I did soak the insides with WD-40 in an effort to try preserve...
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Additionally when looking inside the upper I noticed what looks like a lot of corrosion. Especially around or over the oil passage way. Is this also bad, and if so is there a solution.
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Hello again. Still working on this project, evaluating whats what and putting together a list of whats really needed. Couple questions. I did pressure check the drive and it held 5 psi for afternoon with no sign of it dropping, the oil was clean with no water. However when I split the drive...
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    2.3L omc swap to 4.3L merc project.

    Hi guys, I have acquired a complete boat with a 4.3L merc (2bbl 12 bolt intake) with an Alpha one that I plan on swapping into my 1989 Bayliner capri 1750. I like my boat and enjoy wrenching on it. I have already done the stringers and transom and interior so the boat it solid. I have always...
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    Omc 2.3 swap for 4.3 merc

    Motor in the engine compartment Another shotShot of the gauges.
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    Omc 2.3 swap for 4.3 merc

    This is the donor boat...no idea why the pic is upside down....cant figure this out. The pictures are the right side up in the host file. I have several more but the upside down thing needs to be figured out first.
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    OMC Cobra Oil Drain Screw Mystery

    Hey guys. I want to replace my oil drain screw gaskets and the dipstick washer on my 1989 Cobra - 2.3L Ford. Problem is that I cant find the part numbers. I think for the lower plugs the sierra number is 18-24819 but I not 100% confident. I have know idea on the dip stick washer. I have searched...
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    89 Bayliner capr Stringer/transom replacei-Question about winter fiberglass repairs.

    gunwale panel on
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