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    Engine block differences

    It’s a damn shame I don’t have access to the guy who actually swapped my motor out before I bought this boat . I have no idea what he swapped out when doing it, and what he didn’t… but I suspect it wasn’t much. it’s quite possible the alternator was used from the stock engine, but I highly doubt...
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    Engine block differences

    Head gasket longevity .... with a With a truck motor and std auto head gaskets, what would be the difference in longevity with a fresh water cooling system? That would be a project i would need to take to a shop, and most likely be expensive. The fuel pump and starter has been changed over, as...
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    Engine block differences

    Wow! I didn't know you could run a combustion engine in either direction. But i have seen boats with duel engines and the propeller shafts rotating in opposite directions. I never really thought about it too much. I just figured that was done in the gearing somehow, not the motor.
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    Engine block differences

    That’s a bit confusing about the circulation pump turning the same direction. I mean I always assumed that engine rotation and fan belts all traveled in the same direction. But I never honestly gave it any thought. I can see where salt water can be more corrosive than a closed system running...
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    Engine block differences

    Thanks for your reply. The engine was replaced on mine right before I purchased it with a truck motor. And the previous owner didn’t have much info on it. I had the starter, fuel pump, and brass freeze plugs changed out to marine standards by a shop, along with a water fuel separator installed...
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    Engine block differences

    If you don’t mind me asking…..What is the significance in swapping the head gaskets to marine head gaskets? I understand the reason for brass freeze plug, but what is the difference between a marine water pump vs marine? I went through that whole thread on the 4.3 you provided, but still...
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    Engine block differences

    Where do you find the engine block casting number? Id really like to find out exactly what 4.3 motor was put into mine. I was told it was a 1990 truck motor, and that's it.... Thanks Kirk
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    No acceleration

    There is no way changing an impeller is going to effect acceleration on the motor. I think you need to look for a second issue that just happened to occur after your impeller replacement. As far as water flow goes… does the motor overheat after running it at low rpms for awhile? You are...
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    Panther T4 remote steering help wanted

    Ive got an old Panther T4 remote steering set up that a friend of mine gave me after upgrading to a different one on a new motor. I'm trying to mount this on a bracket instead of a tilt tube used on motors with power tilt. I need to replace the motor on this old one and have that ordered...
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    Water leaking from transom unit inside engine hold

    A good one to check bellows leaks is while its in the water turn the wheel hard to port and starboard and see if it increases or decreases the flow. Also try raising and lowering the drive why it's in the water. if its one of your bellows leaking that should tell you the story.... But i like...
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    Alpha One Shifting Problem

    Well Ghost... I can see your frustration level trying to help folks on a forum, and have guys not listen. But i didn't get that impression that Basque was one of them. once you suggested having a professional look at it , things went sideways... The only reason i got in on this thread is that...
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    Alpha One Shifting Problem

    Well this seems a bit weird. After replacing the lower shift cable and getting the lower unit back in place, did you try engaging it by hand prior to hooking the cable back up to the shift plate? Here is a pretty good video on shift cable replacement. And this is pretty straight forward. But...
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    Alpha One Shifting Problem

    Oh my…. Looks like you hit a nerve there with the ghost Basque… Come on ghost…. Light up a bit and be helpful. It’s obvious he’s struggling here and could use some help. Basque, Are you saying with the muffs on running the engine, the shifter doesn’t engage in forward or reverse? And how are...
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    no power to fuel pump

    Good points on these last two responses… when I first bought the boat 3 years ago I had carb issues, and had it replaced it with a stock 2 barrel. At the same time the water fuel separator was installed, as well as the fuel pump. I have no idea what carb the previous owner used, but it was...
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    no power to fuel pump

    No I haven’t tested it and do not have a tester. I ordered a new pump and enough high grade marine fuel line to replace everything from the tank to the carb. I was just curious if this was common to have these fuel pumps get tired or fail. I have no idea how old these hoses are, or what...
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