Just sat my 165 Mercruiser back in my old Cruisers. What I am wondering is; the rear motor mounts are metal to metal. Shouldn't there be a fiber or rubber grommet between the mounts?
When I pulled the engine, I don't recall anything in between the mounts.
Thanks folks!
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