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    Cracked intake manifold

    1982 mercruiser 5.7 litre, raw water cooled. I noticed the temp gauge was not working, went to change the sender unit and noticed a small crack in the manifold here, small amount of water was present as well. A mechanic told me I could get by with marine tex as a repair here. Any thoughts on...
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    82 Cruisers inc

    82 Cruisers inc I just picked up 82 cruisers inc 25' holiday. Engine is a 260hp Mercruiser 5.7 litre. My question lies in the prop, the previous owner said he had the boat up to 40 or so mph, but often needs trim tabs to plane the boat with more than three people on it, on the bay test the...
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