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    How can I fix this? Shift cable housing stuck inside my Bravo bellhousing

    Hey all, My Bravo bellhousing with the shift cable housing that is still stuck inside it: How can I get this piece removed so I can proceed with my boat repairs? I don't know about this idea to drill it out with my hand held drill. Is it going to be my only option and fix? I had to use a...
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    Which would you buy and why? MerC. reman. 383MPI, new 350MPI, or new 5.7L TKS carb.

    Hello all, Which one of the three listed engines would you buy and why? MerCruiser (Remanufactured) stroker 383ci MPI 350HP complete drop-in engine. $7,000 range. MerCruiser (New) 350ci MPI 300HP complete drop-in engine. Again, $7,000, maybe $8,000 range. MerCruiser (New) 5.7L TKS...
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    Can I use a hyd flat tappet engine ('87-'97 w/ 1 pc rear seal) in '98 application?

    Hey all, Can I substitute my original '98 5.7L MerCruiser/GM 5.7L engine with hydraulic roller camshaft and lifters for one with the hydraulic flat tappet camshaft and lifters set up? It will still be of the '87 or newer variety with the one piece rear main seal. I suppose that's where it was...
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    Where to find a Brezenski cast iron marine intake?

    Where can I find a Brezenski cast iron marine 4 barrel intake manifold for use on a GM Vortec 5.7L with roller camshaft and lifters? I'm just exploring my possible options for a cast iron intake manifold to make the switch from my original 2 barrel intake/carb set-up. Thanks
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    What "Mild" roller camshaft would you suggest for either 355ci or 383ci SBC?

    What "Mild" roller camshaft would you suggest for either 355ci or 383ci SBC? What mild roller camshaft would you suggest for use with roller lifters (and maybe roller rockers) in either a 355ci or 383ci small block chevy running the stock exhaust manifolds and risers through the transom...
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    Deaf boater can't hear engine gauges' warning signalers

    Hey all, I am a deaf person myself as I stated in the thread title.. I can't hear the gauges warning signalers where they beep noises at you. I would like to know if I can rig up something to flash light at me in the driver's cockpit area should any of my boat engine gauges go afoul meaning...
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    Will tall aluminum center-bolt valve covers fit?

    Will some tall height aluminum center bolt valve covers for Vortec 5.7L engine fit on there without interference with OEM MerCruiser exhaust manifolds and risers? Just wondering because if I go roller rockers I may need some valve covers for clearance.. Not to mention some Bling is cool too! :-)
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    Part # for 5.7L Vortec Cast Iron 4 bbl Intake Manifold from GM Parts?

    Hey all, What's the part number to a Vortec 5.7L cast iron 4 barrel intake manifold from GM Parts department? Or from GM Performance division? Thanks, Norm
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    Indmar Vortec Intake Manifold ok for MerCruiser application?

    Will an intake manifold (Vortec) from Indmar work ok in my MerCruiser (Vortec also) application? I'd like to switch over to the 4 barrel intake and carburetor set-up from 2 barrel, and I think I can get an Indmar one for a good price. Thanks, Norm
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    355ci vs 383ci

    Hey all, I stopped by a reputable local racing engines shop today, and I asked the owner some questions. I wanted to inquire about machine work on my 350 2 bolt mains block, and the answer was 4 to 6 weeks wait time on block machine work. Wow! They must have this nice back log of work there...
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    Mr.Don & Mr.Bondo (and the knowledgable others too): Please help me. Thank you.

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