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Marine Engines Repower – Bayliner Cierra 2655, 1991 model Mercruser MCM 5.0l LX
Dennis, Thanks for your inquiry and the opportunity at earning your business. Since Mercruiser made both Alpha and Bravo sterndrive models with that engine I would not be able to tell you without knowing which one your engine is setup for. Can you give me the original engine serial number? Or can you tell me if [...]

4.3L Marine Engine Longblock Performance Specification
Mike, Thanks for your inquiry and the opportunity at earning your business. The Hp rating for longblocks is determined by the fuel system that’s install back onto the engine. For example since GM only produced one marine version of the 4.3L during this timeframe Mercruiser used this same longblock on their 190 Hp 2 barrel carb [...]

Marine Engines – Replacement marine engine for my boat 5.7 mercruiser 1992 #0d763634
Marty, Thanks for your inquiry and the opportunity at earning your business. Using the links below you can review your options. Let me know if you need any further technical information or help placing your order. In either case I will be glad to assist! Link to Block Code/Serial Number Location http://www.perfprotech.com/store/app_themes/PPT/images/block-casting-no.jpg Link to Remanufactured Longblocks http://tinyurl.com/68kcet8 Link to Remanufacturing [...]

Suzuki Marine Outboard Motors – Replacing a Fuel Pump on a DF70
Step by Step Video Instructions illustrating how to change an electric fuel pump on a Suzuki DF70 outboard motor. Watch Video

Boat Trailer Parts and Accessories – How to Replace a Boat Trailer Hub
Step by Step video instructions illustrating how to replace a leaky oil filled hub on a boat trailer. Watch Video

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Mercruiser Sterndrive Rigging Non-DTS

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Mercruiser Application

Remote Controls

4000 Fingertip Release w/Trim - Chrome 8M0030551 Single Engine, Panel Mount
4500 Single Console w/Trim 883711A14 Single Engine, Binnacle Mount
4500 Dual Console w/Trim 883711A04 Twin Engine, Binnacle Mount

Premium Performance Throttle & Shift Cables

Two cables required per engine

Always replace cables when repowering to avoid cable binding due to wear, dust and corrosion.
897978Axx

"xx" indicates length.
Ex: 897978A09 for 9'.
All Mercruiser

6'-30' in 1' Increments
32'-50' in 2' Increments

Power Trim Extension Harnesses and Adaptors

Current and Previous Trim Pump Designs Adaptor/Harness 24' Most Popular

10-Pin Engine To Helm CAN Wire Harness for Smartcraft (includes 1 terminal resistor)
 
Required for engines that are Smartcraft compatible but are not equipped with a 14 pin Deutsch
connector.

84-879981Txx

"xx" indicates length.
Ex: 879981T25 for 25'.

383 Mag Stroker requires this harness

14-Pin Engine To Helm Wire Harness & Key Switch

Sends Analog & Digital information from engine to helm 84-896537K20 20' Most Popular

Instrument Wire Harness (Analog)

Update for reliable instrument operation 84-892990T01 Analog Gauges

Analog Instrument Sets

Flagship Plus, white with chrome bezel, guage set 79-895283A41 Includes: 6K Tach, Oil Pressure, Volt, Temp
Admiral Plus, black with chrome bezel, guage set 79-895283Q61 Includes: 6K Tach, Oil Pressure, Volt, Temp

SmartCraft Instrument Sets - MPI Engine Only

(Includes tach, speedo, speed & tach harness, air temp sensor, junction box)
SC1000 Tach & Speed, White with Chrome Bezel, Single 79-889223K36 Single MPI Engine - Tach & Speed
SC1000 Tach & Speed, Black with Chrome Bezel, Single 79-889223K30 Single MPI Engine - Tach & Speed
SC1000 Tach & Speed, White with Chrome Bezel, Dual 79-889223K37 Dual MPI Engine - TachX2 & Speed
SC1000 Tach & Speed, Black with Chrome Bezel, Dual 79-889223K31 Dual MPI Engine - TachX2 & Speed