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    VP 280 Pops up in reverse

    I know this has covered in the past, and I've read everything in the search,but still having same problem. Yesterday, worked fine leaving the ramp, by end of day, up it came in reverse. The springs are good the rod isn't worn neither are the pawls. 24' Albemarle 1983. Anybody have any ideas...
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    New intake and carb on Mercruiser 5.7

    Re: New intake and carb on Mercruiser 5.7 I didn't change my manifold, but got rid of my old Q Jet. The engine would fade under a load had the Qjet rebuilt, but still no good. Put the 1409 on and bada boom bada bing, she ran great. Hope you have the same result.
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    General opinion

    Re: General opinion When I got my 1983 Albemarle 350, 280DP, I was trying to figure out which engine I had. I figured it was an original VP, later a Merc short block with all the VP stuff put back on. I could be wrong but it seemed to me that GM would make a bunch of short blocks, then VP or...
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    What is the best performing carb & intake for Mercruiser Vortec 5.7?

    Re: What is the best performing carb & intake for Mercruiser Vortec 5.7? My 89 350 5.7L isn't vortec. I did however have much trouble with the old Q-Jet. I put on a 1409 Edelbrock with the adapter plate, reworked the linkage, and man ... it runs great!
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    Winter Running

    My 1983 Albe/ VP 5.7/260/350, is a work in progress. I've got it running really well now. My question is, are there any benefits or negatives to running in a tank under no load, during the winter months. Is there a carbon build up under no load? Is it less than good to run at idle or above for...
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    VP Morse Linkage To Edelbrock 1409

    Update V/P Q-Jet Edelbrock Conversion Update V/P Q-Jet Edelbrock Conversion The new Edelbrock 1409 went on nice and easy, rerouting the fuel line was no problem, and adapting the old linkage to the new throttle plate was just a matter of drilling two new hole in the old Morse linkage. Engine...
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    VP Morse Linkage To Edelbrock 1409

    Instead of getting a rebuilt Q-Jet, I bought an Edelbrock 1409. So far it's an easy conversion. I'm not sure what to do now with the old Morse linkage, and how to make it work with Edelbrock. If any of you guys can help with this I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
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    Where To Buy A Remanufactured Quadra Jet

    I want to get a reman Quadra jet for my 5.7L 350 chevy, in a Albemarle. Four companies have what I need, have any of you dealt with; National Carburetor, Flying Fish, Carbs and More, I-5. The price is highest at Flying Fish the others are around $270. Would any of you recommend any of these? Thanks.
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    What do I check next?

    A while back this post was asking about a 260hp 350 merc not being able to sustain high rpm 3000+. I've had the same problem. I got a new fuel pump new coil, spark plugs and wires. It runs great at low rpms but than quits completely. Then bluecollarboater said he had the same prob and it ended...
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    sailing the Atlantic

    spelled designer's name wrong: it is Robert Derecktor
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    Help with a thermostat

    I've got a 5.7L,350, 260HP Chevy/Volvo Penta. The original engine died and was replaced with a Merc. short block, all the bolt on stuff from the VP was put on the Merc. To my way of thinking, its still a Chevy. The new engine is a 1988-1995 the thermostat housing is the original 1983 Volvo. I...
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    Casting # 14101148 ?????

    I'm going crazy trying to ID my motor. I'ts a GM 5.7L Chevy engine , made for Volvo-Penta. The VP serial #'s don't work. It's in a 1983 24ft. Albe. On the back of the block below the distributor is embossed GM 5.7L then maybe letter G, below that embossed is SGI or maybe 561:confused::confused: HELP
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