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    Tie Down wieght ratings

    Does any one have a rule of thumb for transom tie down weight capacity vs boat weight? I have a bunk trailer with a 21 ft Sea Ray that weights about 3500# with a full tank of gas - how much should the rating of the transom tie downs be?
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    New engine post start up checks?

    I recently fired up a new 5.0, are there any items I should check after initial break in? I retorqued the exhaust manifolds, elbows, and intake manifold, and checked for water in the oil and inside cylinders. Anything else I should look at? Thanks
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    Transom Kit manufacturers/bellows

    I have a friend who is having a transom service (gimbal brg, bellows, u joints etc) done on his BIII. He uses a mobile mechanic who lets him provide the parts. Can anyone share experience on if aftermarket suppliers are comparable quality to OEM - Mercruiser stuff and if so which ones may be...
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    Fuel pump wiring question

    To all, several of you have helped this project move along in the past so thanks for your help thus far. I am am in the process of of swapping out a cracked block 4.3(OM491962- 2bbl) with a 5.0 partial engine from Michigan Motorz. I'm getting ready to install new engine which I test ran on a...
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    1975 15 hp vibration or miss at part throttle

    Hi folks, spent a a good amount of time last summer getting a 1975 15 hp model 15554c, serial E0002504 back in good working order. Main issues were starting and stalling out. idle mix screw had no effect on performance so rebuilt carb with new float, new water pump, new fuel pump, was not...
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    Cooling hose to fuel pump interference

    hi all, With help from some of you I've been converting a cracked block 4.3 2 bbl (serial OM694685) to 5.0 with a 4 bbl carb. Bought the silver 5.0 package from Michigan Motorz. No matter how I have routed the starboard hose ( part number 32-807697) either under the alternator...
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    Bell housing/Flywheel cover fit

    I am in the process of swapping out a 4.3 l to a 5.0 in a 2004 Sea Ray 200 sport (Previous Owner didn't winterize). Im in the process of fitting up the accessories from old to new engine. How tight a fit is the bell housing on the dowel pins coming out of the block? I have approx 1/16" play...
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    Engine replacement in searay 200 sport

    I'm in the process of purchasing a 2005 sea Ray 200 sport that has a cracked block due to lack of winterization by previous owner. 20 ft boat dry eight approx 3200#, current engine is 190 hp , 2 bbl 4.3 l V6. I think the 190 hp will be under powered, so weighing options between going back in...
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