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    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    If new bolts do not come with instructions then follow the Merc manual
  2. alldodge

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    Regular head bolts will stretch under torque and this is why there are different torque requirements for different lengths of bolts. ARP are much harder and for the most part will not stretch under load. Just using numbers off top of my head Merc says torque in 3 steps to 125 Ft Lb ARP says...
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    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    Note: ARP makes good bolts but if you use ARP then do NOT use the Merc manual torque spec, use only to torque spec that come with the bolts
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    !/2 ton Truck towing limitations

    ^^ And there we go down a new rabbit hole
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    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    Yes, that one It should work just fine. If it screws on it will work
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    Sunray SV restoration.

    Welcome Your HIN has to many digits and should have another letter First 3 manufacture next 5 serial number Next 2 digits is month Next 2 digits is boats model year So model year is 1979 Don't know what the last 2 digits are Edit: looks like it is June
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    8.2 Mercruiser Mag strange error at specific RPM, code 61

    Thanks for closing the loop on this. Sure is amazing that there wasn't a low water pressure error showing up
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    2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer

    I'm at a loss, and I would think about removing the single/three point drain and change to the seven point. Changing to seven point would get rid of the check balls and replace them with 90* elbows https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31961/8093/210
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    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    Place intake gaskets in place, then put a bead of the black RTV starting on top the intake gasket about 1/2 inch. Run bead across and up on the other gasket about 1/2 inch. Don't get any sealer in the oil sending unit hole on the rear
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    Possible dumb newbie question

    No, your good
  11. alldodge

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    The marine gasket set would not have those items in it, because salt water woukd eat them up in no time. Not knowing more info I would suggest not using them
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    Commander classic shifter issues

    Welcome Sure can use any which indicate Mercruiser/Mercury control Yours being a 1987 there may need to replace the cables to use 3000 or 4000.
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    Exhaust Boots Install

    I only use soap, using lube might cause it to leak later
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    Verado 5.44 Pinion height tool

    Great news, hope it works out
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    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    I don't know Hey @Scott Danforth you have an idea what those are?
  16. alldodge

    Mercruiser bearing carrier tool

    Not sure that puller will work to pull a gimbal bearing. First use lower holes May need something to apply pressure the keep fingers separated. Then also need to have bolt able to press against something fixed
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    1988 Rogue 2420

    At least your impeller is easier to change
  18. alldodge

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    Would use full flow Gasket
  19. alldodge

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    Only think needed is different gaskets between manifold and elbow. The LX used what was called warm manifolds and more cold water would flow out the elbow. The EFI changes so any water not used to cool motor goes out thru the mans then out the elbows
  20. alldodge

    !/2 ton Truck towing limitations

    Don't think we have any attorney's here, and since a F150, 250 and 350 all have the same body, and differences come from chassis changes. So IMO as a non-attorney the little placard is not the final say. If things are changed to increase tow capacity, axle, springs, brakes, steering, etc, then...
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