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    Ski-Wakeboard Pylon Question

    I have a 19.5 ft open bow I/O. I'd like to install a Ski Pylon in the boat, but i'd like it to be as unobtrusive as possible. Boats that come with this equipment standard, often have the base of the pylon located at the front of the engine cover, with an extension that you add to the top of...
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    Breaking In New Engine

    Is there a "ckeck list" of what I need to do to break in my new 350? Second question. I'm going from a 305 to a 350. I understand it's better to slighly overwork the engine during break-in and avoid over-reving it. I had a 19p SS prop on my 305 (and it was turning 4500, 46mph at WOT). I...
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    "Log-Style" to Center Rise conversion

    1978 - 82 Chev 350 The log-style manifolds and risers are twice as much as the center riser even when you count in the cost of the conversion kit and the alternator bracket. So the common sense thing to do seems to be to switch to the center rise. Has anyone ever encountered any problems...
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    This is a prop question.

    I'm doing a long block replacement in my 19.5ft 1978 open bow runabout. I'm going from the 27 year old marine 305 to a new crate 350 truck long block replacement. From what I understand, the cam is probably slightly different as well as the crank (as well as a few other components that will be...
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    Difference between automotive and marine long-block

    I KNOW this has been discussed before. I tried to search for it, and learned I hate the new search feature. Moving on... What is the difference between a marine and automotive long block on a Chevy 350? This is a NEW long block, not a referb. I know the drain plugs would need to be...
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    Where to buy Carpet

    When my 1978 Slickcraft (and rebuilt engine) are safely home againe, it will be time to replace the carpet. The boat is burnt orange, the vinyl in the boat is burnt orange, and the carpet is... you guessed it, burnt orange. I can't imagine a color that will go with orange vinyl and orange...
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    Replace Pre-Alpha (R) with Gen II

    1979 Slickcraft: Mercruiser 228 (305) 2bbl "R" Outdrive.<br /><br />Well... the day has come. Loss of oil pressure and oil in the bilge can't be anything but bad.<br /><br />My first question: If the worse has come to fruition, and they have to pull (and replace) the entire block, will a new...
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