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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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Engine & Sterndrive Repowering Guide

 

PPT is proud to offer you the most thorough engineering supported technical advice when it comes to re-powering your boat with a new or remanufactured marine engine or marine longblock, or sterndrive. We suggest reviewing the different steps and technical information below and then moving to the REPOWER PRODUCT SELECTOR below.

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Step #1 - Understanding YOUR OPTIONS regarding THE NEW 2010 EPA RULES

Beginning in 2010 re-powering will require engines equipped with emissions control, or use of an engine family exempted from that requirement.

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Step #2 - Understanding the Terminology

One of the first and foremost items to get a handle on is the terminology that’s used to describe the different available product options. This library is not all inclusive but for the most commonly used terms.

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STEP #3 - DETERMINING YOUR MODEL CONFIGURATION

You will next need to determine whether you have a sterndrive or an inboard configuration model.

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STEP #4 - DETERMINING YOUR current PRODUCT’S AGE & SERIAL NUMBER

This is important to in helping determine what specific options are available for replacement. In many cases the serial number contains specific information from the manufacturer that will be important when re-powering.

 

Use the Re-Power Product Selector Tool to find the available Engine or Sterndrive for your application. Simply select your product/model below.
 
Sterndrives (All Makes & Models)
2.5L/3.0L & 3.7L 470 Cu-In 4 Cylinder Engines
4.3L 262 Cu-In V6 Engines
5.0/5.7L V8 Engines
7.4L/8.2L V8 Engines
8.1L V8 Engines