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    Crate engine compression problem

    Installed a new V6 Vortec last summer (2010). Knew that it wasn't producing as much as much power as the original V6.. it is about 4 mph slower at WOT. Discoverd this summer that the driver's side (port side??) cylinder side all has 50-55 lbs of compression while the other 3 cylinders on the...
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    New engine problems 2009 4.3 L

    Hull: 1999 Bayliner Capri 1850 LS New Engine 4.3L 2009 just installed Induction: 2b Timing: 10 degress BTDC (grounded the computer when timed for base time mode, but noticed it didn't make any difference whether it was grounded or not) Performance is terrible .... at least 11 mph slower than...
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    Problem with my new engine install

    Just fired up my brand new 4.3 Vortec (Long block) that I installed. I'm hearing a whistling noise as if there's a vacuum leak... And there's no water going through the block with the muffs on. I did install a new 2 barrel intake mani ... do I have a leak? How do I test for that? Idle was a...
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    Timing 2009 4.3L Vortec Mercruiser

    Can someone tell me how to reinstall the distributor on my new (2009) 4.3L crate engine? What's the procedure for timing it after the re-install of the dist.? I also need to find a diagram of the sparkplug wires to the individual sparkplugs. Thanks for the help! ANd one more thing: When I...
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    Pulling the 199 4.3

    Ok, time to pull this 4.3 and replace it (because of a cracked block). Can anyone give me the details of pulling the engine. 1999 Bayliner 4.3L Vortec LX (Throttle body injected, not port injected) I am assuming that I need to pull the drive first, then start pulling the accessories (power...
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    Water and Oil mixed!

    4.3 LX Mercuiser First run today from winter storage: Engine was properly drained before put into storage for winter. The event: Idle was a little rough leaving the No Wake zone and as throttle was applied it was very sluggish on take off ... coming finally to plane. Running across our lake...
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