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    Secret to removing rear engine mount?

    If I understand correctly you use a hammer and socket to pound the engine mount down and out of the bell housing. Any heat needed? Are they just press fit or what? Thanks Gerry
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    Rochester Quadrajet choke questions

    I'm starting to think that I inherited the boat of Frankenstein! My latest issue is with the carburetor, The boat is a 1979 SRV240. The engine is a 5.7L MerCruiser. The PO put a new Rochester Quadrajet on the boat. The first issue I came across was he used and apparently reused the gaskets...
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    Any difference in water circulating pumps?

    Guys , is there any difference between a water circulating pump on my 1979 350, 260 HP Mercrusier marine engine verses truck pump same year?
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    350 Oil pump question

    Is there any difference in oil pumps for my (1979) 5.7L 350 V8 marine engine and the one for a truck engine. I'm replacing the oil pan and figured I'm there why not change it.
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    Transom is too thick now what?

    Apparently I was a couple of bubbles off the day I built up my new transom. :mad:I think I forgot to take into account the 1/4 inch thick glass skin so now my finish measurement is 2 1/2 inches. The manual says 2 1/4 max so now I have to router out 1/4 " the size of the inner transom plate...
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    Oil pan windage tray question

    I have a 1979 5.7 MerCruiser engine. I am replacing a damaged oil pan. The dip stick goes through the block so I believe the pan is not marine specific...correct? The new pan has the windage tray built into the pan, the old pan had the windage tray bolted to the bearing caps. If I use the pan...
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    Engine inspection question

    Hi guys, First off I must tell you I've have learned so much on Iboats the last few years. I am a daily visitor to the site and really appreciate all the great advise. My most recent project is my first I/O boat. The PO stored the boat outside, under trees for several years, the last year the...
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    Transom replacment questions

    Hi guys. I need some guidance on replacing the transom in a "new to me" 1979 24' Searay. After searching hundreds of post I still have some questions. The motor in this boat was in need of a rebuild so after pulling it out I discovered the transom was shot. My boat ownership and experience has...
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