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I have my 23 ft cutty cabin on my trailer ( tandem 14" wheels). Can i safely tow a 25' cutty on this trailer . I dont see any load specs on trailer.

SBC with closed cooling for block only. Can I flush manifold & riser(salt water). Have plastic ell on bottom of manifolds with drain. If possible please explain. Thanks in advance

1995 350SBC wet exhaust. Upon inspecting manifold, found metal worn away on top slots with partition maybe 1/16" deep. Is this a problem? one gasket, two gaskets or replace?

can I run engine short period without outdrive installed..Attach water hose to bellhousing

can buy 3.0l 4cyl alpha one gen 1 outdrive cheap to use u joint for alignment tool. My engine is 5.7 alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive. will this fit?

thanks Scott.exatally what I was looking for. also thanks to other replies

there is a spacer (coller ) about 3/4 thick that goes thru rear engine bell housing to transom mount , one on each side Rear motor mounts

reinstalling SBC into larson 23'. does spacer install above or below transom plate?

just rebuilt engine SBC 5.7. Want to install closed cooling. For full system dd you need sea water pump? Outdrive is Alpha one 2nd gen. vendor said pump in outdrive is sufficient

Installing 1998 5.7 SBC from c1500 pick up into my 1993 Larson. I have a few questions 1- How do I set ign timing with composite timing cover 2- what is lifter preload (has roller cam) .5 turn .75turn ect from 0 lash 3- removed core plug to install brass, old plug was brass.Is this normal? Thanks

any suggestions of epoxy brand?

or would it be better to use short screws with epoxy?

will be installing toilet (head) on 93 23' larson. Is 5/8" or 3/4" screws Ok for screwing brackets into lower hull for holding tank? What safe length for side hull?

Edit: have 97 block,vortec heads,roller

currently rebuilding 350SBC for my 93 larson. considering converting to closed cooling if i can find donor boat/motor. what year did Mercruiser introduce for 350 carburated? Your thoughts? Salt water