tazzerblue
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So, I"m swamping 4.3L mercuriser's. new/used boat purchase had cracked block, other I had rebuilt. 2000 Glastron GS 185. Have engine out, outdrive off. and noticed these stainless steel plates and rubber peice of gasket in exhaust bellows. What are they used for? Where did they come from? engine had the bat wing style manifolds. replacement has the usual style. So not a big concern, just curious. Gimble bearing is rough, so replacing, along with all bellows. H2O pump. Anything else I should be concerned with? Shift cable? Boat had 394 hrs. fresh water boat. Should I replace riser gaskets in replacement engine. Best place to buy complete kit? Stay with factory or something else? I may have a clearance issue with 3" extensions on risers. It will be Very close. can they be removed? Then I would have to find different length exhaust elbows. these forums are awesome.