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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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Center Rise Exhaust Tips General technical tips and requirements for the center rise style marine exhaust systems.
Chrysler Exhaust Tips Technical tips and specifications for Chrylser marine exhaust systems.
Crusader Exhaust Tips Technical tips and specifications for Crusader marine exhaust systems.
Installing Thru Hull Exhaust Will Installing Thru Hull Exhaust Improve My Boat's Performance? Is This Something I Can Do Myself?
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Marine Exhaust Riser height How to Determine if Your Marine Engine Installation Requires the Use of Exhaust Risers/Spacers.
Marine Exhaust Systems Technical tips and torque requirements for Mercruiser exhaust systems.
Mercruiser 3 Inch to 4 Inch Exhaust Conversion I Currently Have the Mercruiser Center Rise Style 3" Exhaust or Log Style Exhaust System. Can Convert to the Later, Better Performing 4" Center Rise Style Exhaust?
Mercruiser 3.0L Exhaust Manifolds How Do I Determine Which Mercruiser 3.0L Exhaust Manifold I Need?
Mercruiser Exhaust Systems Technical tips and specifications for Mercruiser marine exhaust systems.
Mercruiser 470 Exhaust Manifolds What options are available in replacing my Mercruiser 470 (3.7L) marine exhaust manifold?
Dry Joint versus Non Dry Joint How to determine if your engine is equipped with a standard or Dry Joint style marine exhaust system.
Marine Exhaust With Spacers How to determine if your engines marine exhaust system is equipped with exhaust spacers.
Mercruiser Stainless Exhaust Riser How to determine whether you have the mercruiser cast iron or stainless steel 4" outlet marine exhaust riser/elbow.