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    Exhaust elbow gasket replacement 4.3L mercruiser

    Apologies in advance for the 3 threads in a matter of days. I noticed a small leak coming from between my exhaust manifold and my exhaust elbow. Ive done quite a bit of searching and cant get a set answer on what gasket to use and if it requires sealant or dry. Also how would i go about...
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    4.3L mercruiser with points. Timing question.

    I have a 4.3l mercruiser with a prestolite distributor. I understand that it should have thunderbolt but instead has points. Timing spec says it should be 8⁰ BTDC according to manual for thunderbolt. Total timing at 22⁰. What is confusing me is that with aftermarket HEI distributor with...
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    Hard plane after switch from points ignition

    1985 mercruiser 4.3L engine. Engine is in a 1985 arrow glass carisma 188. Boat originally had a 3.8L mercruiser. Boat ran fine but the points distributor was at the end of its life. The mechanical advance was seizing and springs were shot. Advance would get stuck. Skip forward to this...
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