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    Engine Replacement Ford 302

    I have a 72 Searay 22' Cuddy with a Mercruiser 888 ford 302 / 188 hspr. It has been a great boat but I was not careful enough last winter and the Block is cracked. Engine has about 1200 hrs but used no oil. I have aquired a used replacement engine from a trusted source; the replacement is a...
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    Coupler Damaged?

    I just installed a new coupler in my '73 merc 888. The allignment tool went in easily, but i had to use a 2x4 and a tap with a sledgehammer to reinstall the outdrive. After about 20 minutes running, I am smelling burning rubber. Is it possible I damaged the new coupler with my caveman antics...
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