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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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ARTICLE	DESCRIPTION
Marine Engine Couplers	How to Know if You Should Replace Your Engine Coupler.
Repowering Your Boat	I really love my old boat but need a new engine. What do I need to know when repowering the boat?
Repowering Your Boat (Newsletter)	Marine Engine Repowering Newsletter
Determining The Condition of Your Engine (Part 1)	How Can I Determine The Condition of My Marine Engine? My Accessories Seem Fine So Should I Consider a New Longblock or Complete Bobtail?
Determining The Condition of Your Engine (Part 2)	Determining The Condition of My Marine Engine. Is a Compression Test as Good as a Cylinder Leak Down Test?
Engine Rotation	How do I determine if my engine rotation is Left Hand or Right Hand?
Inboard versus Sterndrive Identification	Is my boat an inboard or sterndrive?
Marine Drive Variations	Various Marine Drive Configurations
Mercury Engine Break In Procedure	Can I run my new engine at full throttle within the 1st hour or do I need to follow a prescribed procedure in breaking the engine in correctly?
Mercury Repowering Emissions Options	What options do I have in replacing the engine in my boat knowing that the EPA started regulating marine engines for new and existing boats?
New Marine Engine Emissions Rules	The rules have changed dramatically regarding how new marine engines can be sold. Select this article to see how this effects your repowering options.
Repower Engine Search Main	This tool will help you find the correct replacement engine when replacing an existing engine.
Auto vs. Marine	Are automotive and marine engines the same?
Marine Engine Torque Vs. Marine Engine Horsepower	What makes a boat go faster horsepower or torque?
How to size a marine Carburetor	Will my boat go faster if I install a BIGGER carburetor?
ECU vs Horsepower	Can I swap my 5.0L and 5.7L ECU?
Flame Arrestor	Will changing my Flame Arrestor make my boat go any faster?
Remanufactured Marine Engines	How do I select the correct remanufactured marine longblock?
3.0L Engines	How to select the correct 2.5L or 3.0L engine
3.0L Longblocks - Reman or New?	My 3.0L Block is Cracked. Should I Purchase a New Longblock or Remanufactured?
Replacing the Mercruiser 470 (3.7L) Engine	My Mercruiser 470 Engine Is On Its Last Leg. What Options Can I Consider to Replace It?
4.3L Engines	How to select the correct new 4.3L marine longblock
5.0L/5.7L Engines	How do I select the correct new 5.0L or 5.7L longblock?
7.4L/8.2L Engines	How do I select the correct 454/502 (7.4L/8.2L) new marine engine longblock?
454 Versus 496 Repower's	Replacing your 454 marine engine with the newer 496 engine

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