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    setting ign timing

    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
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    sheet metal screw length

    any suggestions of epoxy brand?
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    sheet metal screw length

    or would it be better to use short screws with epoxy?
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    sheet metal screw length

    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?
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    your opinion

    Edit: have 97 block,vortec heads,roller
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    your opinion

    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
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    serpentine belt

    in process of rebuilding 350SBC for my boat and toying with idea of converting belts to serpentine. Problems/openions?
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    water weeping thru hull

    After pulling engine on 93 23' larson cutty I noticed water weeping into boat down low in oil pan area. very slight, would probebly fill shot glass about 1 hour. Bad, very bad or will it dry out? boat is on trailler. little water in bilge when i uncovered recently
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    oil pan SBC

    have 2 oil pans For SBC. one w/ drain in center, other w/ drain in side, which is better? Is there aftermarket valve that is durable to help oil change easier?
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    truck camshaft

    going to install 350 vortec engine from 1999 chevy truck into my 23 foot cutty, Is truck camshaft OK or shouls I use marine? cam. besides installing marine water pump,core plugs and electrical items is there anything else to make it marine worthy? If truck cam is NG please give advise for...
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    Blessing in disguise

    Bought a engine to relpace in my 23' larson 5.0 sterndrive wound up to be a 5.7 w/ vortec heads, which I like. have a few questions on rebuild Do i have to change any gearing in outdrive or change prop Pistons(dished) are later w/ metric rings, can I use earlier pistons w/ fractional rings...
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    Good engine for rebuild

    Thanks-Could you suggest what aftermarket cam/ maker?
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    Good engine for rebuild

    Found an engine for my 93 Larson 305 that needs replacing. It is a car engine 305 from 87 chevy with 9.3-1 compression and roller cam. What changes should i Make during rebuild eg cam, compression ect
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    Muffs

    5.0 SBC, Alpha 1 Gen2 Can I run engine to operating temp with muffs What max RPM?
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    What gasket?

    1993 5.0 liter 4 bbl SBC, raw water cooled Riser gasket: restrictor or open slots?
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