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  1. AMMO DAWG

    Looking to Upgrade My Graphics

    It's spring and pulling the 2006 Sea Ray out of a winter sleep and realize the graphics are really worn and tired. There's no hope to get the original so looking for some ideas on some graphics you all may have put on your bow riders. The picture is pretty old, just wanted to show the color...
  2. AMMO DAWG

    Water in Oil (Again) Head Scratcher

    I have a 2006 Sea Ray 185 Sport that I have been repowering from a 3.0 to a 4.3 and have an issue I just can't seem to resolve. Awhile back I found a donor 4.3 and outdrive and had the engine rebuilt at a machine shop I have used in the past. I purchased a set of aftermarket exhaust manifolds...
  3. AMMO DAWG

    4.3 Engine coupler issue?

    Finally got my 2004 Mercruiser 4.3 back in the boat after getting a front timing cover leak resolved and as I was aligning the engine I noticed if I aligned it and rotated the engine it would be way out of alignment. After messing with it for hours I put a 1" pipe in the coupler and cranked it...
  4. AMMO DAWG

    Suggestions for fiberglass repair along the keel

    Hi all, been so focused on getting the engine rebuilt and in my boat I didn't notice damage under the boat along the keel. I attached a picture, the damage is around 2.5-3 inches long. looked on a few YouTube videos and one guy just fills with Evercoat Formula 27 and Gelcoats over it. Is that...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Water in Oil

    If you may have seen my previous post I was trying to resolve a timing cover oil leak on my 4.3. I took the expert advice from this forum and bought a GM OEM cover (much heavier than China aftermarket) and it addressed the leak, however when I checked the dip stick I had milky oil. I was...
  6. AMMO DAWG

    2006 Sea Ray 185 Sport Seats

    Curious if anyone out there has replaced their 185 Sport helm/passenger seats with something else and if so are you happy with them. Mine are a bit tired and to be honest not very comfortable, like to hear your thoughts, thanks
  7. AMMO DAWG

    Another 4.3 Timing Cover Leak Question

    Planning on going after a leak in my timing cover on my 2005 Sea Ray 185 with a 4.3. Recently had the engine rebuilt and guess they didn't get it sealed well. I'm going to pull the engine and replace the oil pan pan gasket while I'm at it and the timing chain cover and gaskets. Question I...
  8. AMMO DAWG

    Mercruiser 4.3 Oil Pan Drain Fitting Size

    Got a slight leak where the dip stick and drain hose screw into the oil pan on my 4.3. Was getting ready to replace the two gaskets and noticed the pan threads don't look so hot, anybody know what thread size the pan uses, like to try and see if I can run a tap and clean them up, thanks
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. AMMO DAWG

    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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. AMMO DAWG

    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...
  18. AMMO DAWG

    Gimble Housing Stud Source

    I'm repowering my 2006 Sea Ray 185 and while I had the engine out I decided to tackle the extremely corroded steering arm assembly. I decided to pull the Gimble housing off the boat and kind of glad I did. The four lower studs are all but gone and probable going to replace the other 4 since...
  19. AMMO DAWG

    Problem with Mercruiser 3.0 After Rebuild

    Hi all, was hoping those out there with some experience with the Mercruiser 3.0 can provide some insight, not sure if I’m getting some bad gouge from the local machine shop or there is something there. Some background information, have a 2006 Sea ray 185 with a Mercruiser 3.0 that was I bad...
  20. AMMO DAWG

    Transom Leak

    Hi all, hope everyone is getting some time on the water! I took my 2006 Sea Ray 185 out for the first time with all new bellows and a just rebuilt 3.0 and it didn't go so well. After about an hour babying it as the builder superscribed and my oil pressure dropped to zero, not a great day. In...
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