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11-02-2022, 03:56 PM

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Distributer drive gear stripped

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Distributer drive gear stripped

Hi, following a bottom end rebuild my 4.3 V6 mercruiser engine stripped its distributor drive gear. I’m told it’s due to high oil pressure. Can this be correct and what is the mechanism or reason if...

Forum: Technical Q&A

24-07-2021, 10:30 AM

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Windless chain fouling

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Posted By Coxy

Windless chain fouling

Hi my Draco Sterling windlass chain piles up in the anchor locker and causes the electric motor to stall. Anyone know a workaround. At present we have to manually move the chain around as it pays in.

Forum: General Boating Discussion

12-06-2021, 07:00 PM

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Water in cylinder bore

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Posted By Coxy

I’m about to swap out the old manifolds and...

I’m about to swap out the old manifolds and risers on these 4.3 V6 Mercruiser engines. The engine numbers say they are circa 1990. Can I do a “dry joint conversion on this engine or are they too old?...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

23-03-2021, 12:19 PM

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Replacement vortec engine

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Posted By Coxy

Replacement vortec engine

I’m thinking of replacing one of my 1992 4.3 V6 Mercruiser engines with a factory replacement. I’m told that there is a newer vortec engine that will fit. Does anybody know if this is a straight...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

19-03-2021, 08:16 PM

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Water in cylinder bore

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Posted By Coxy

Aluminium risers

I see on eBay US there are aluminium manifolds and risers available for some engines. Does anybody have any experience of fitting them. Having to swap out cast ones ever four years or so seems a bit...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

19-03-2021, 12:09 PM

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Water in cylinder bore

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Posted By Coxy

Risers and exhaust manifolds

I’ve checked with the previous owner. The Risers and manifolds were replaced about 6 years ago. The puzzle to me is why is it that only the middle cylinders are affected. The motors ran sweetly last...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

17-03-2021, 06:55 PM

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Water in cylinder bore

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Posted By Coxy

Water in cylinder bore

After a low compression test reading on my Mercruiser 4.3 V6 engines in my old Draco Sterling I pulled the heads off to find water in the middle cylinders. I’m trying to narrow down whether it’s the...

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