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    mercruiser 260 overheating

    i had the boat out last weekend and as i was headin in for the day i noticed that the engine was getting a little warm so i shut it off and we walked it the rest of the way to shore. i hooked it up to the muffs when i got home and it was for sure overheating so i started with the raw water pump...
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    Sterndrive wont shift into reverse

    mercruiser 888 outdrive it shifts into forward no problem, then shift into reverse and it wont lock in all the way. i split the outdrive to take a better look and the shift shaft springs back from reverse. i lock it in hold the prop and if i let off i can see the shift shaft turn back towards...
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    Rochester Quadrajet

    i recently bought a 1977 Century Raven that came stock with a 228 Mercruiser. the motor was supposed to be locked up no biggie i am pretty mechanically inclined i can build a new engine. So i bring my new baby home start the rebuild and i find out this is no locked up 305 this is a 350 bored...
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    Mercruiser swap

    i have already inquired about a 305 350 swap before but have a couple new questions i have a 76' 898 motor is locked up i have option to buy a 96 350 out of a chapparal not sure of model yet waitn on pics from the guy but i think its an alpha 1 will this engine run with my 898 outdrive (mounting...
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    5.0 to 5.7 swap

    i have been told that a 350 will directly bolt into place of a 305 was wondering if the experts here could back this up also if the previous is true can an auto block be used in place of ive heard people talk about marine grade so im not sure and finally if it possible to swap should a 2 bolt...
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    Mercruiser 220 hp 350

    i am thinking about buying a project boat with a locked up merc 350 no big deal to me but if i do which parts other than carb, distrib, waterpump need to be marine parts on a new engine if i were to build one?
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    Mercruiser Tools

    i want to reseal my 888 outdrive this winter but hate the prices of all the tools required to do it right does anyone know where to get them cheaper or good ways to make your own tools? help
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    75' mercruiser 302 distributor

    i was thinking about switching to hei ignition from the old points system and was wondering if i had to buy a marine distributor or would a aftermarket one for a similar auto engine work?
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    888 stern drive lower seals

    i have a 75' mercruiser 888 and ive had it on the water about two hours total since i changed the gear lube and its milky as all get out what seals do i need to replace?
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    Mercruiser 888 steering trouble

    i have a 1975 century with the 888 outdrive and whether the engine is idling in neutral or running wide open in gear the steering pulls very hard to the right. hope someone can help, thanks
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