Engine install - easy DIY?

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01-30-2017 | 05:07 PM

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Some boats, being under 3' tall is a great benefit.

01-30-2017 | 05:46 PM

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You would be amazed at the things the mechanically inclined 12 year old kid down the street can reach when you promise him a boat ride too...

01-30-2017 | 06:51 PM

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mike tkach

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Originally Posted by Tahoe540

Oh yes, brand new PerTronix marine starter, 140 amp marine alternator with 6 gauge wiring kit, all new coolant hoses, and new raw water pump. Have been debating on replacing the oil lines with the hydraulic fittings to the cooler and engine. Any experience on age with these? This is a 1990 boat and I guarantee these are the original hoses. I also redid all of the fuel lines with new marine grade line.

my sea ray cruiser is a 1990,the oil lines were junk and seeping oil at the crimps.i replaced all the junk merc stuff with -12 pushlock.