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    327 Vortec vs 350

    Right now I am in the process of rebuilding my '83 Chevy 350 that I pulled out of my 23' cabin cruiser. I still have lots of money I need to dump in to it to get it running (2 heads, valve job, rebuild kit mainly.) My neighbor and I were talking today and he has been working for GM for close to...
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    Any recommendations for a rebuild kit?

    As some of you may know, I have a '83 Chevy 350. I got some advice from a bunch of you the other day, and currently the block and all the other parts are at the shop getting cleaned and bored .030 over. In the meantime, I am trying to do research on a good master rebuild kit. I figured I can...
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    Flakes of rust inside freeze plugs

    Its been several years since i have posted here or worked in rebuilding my Chevy 350, but i gound some time today to get the last pueces if the engine stripped off. I took the freeze plugs out too because i was going to have the blocked boiled and cleaned to remove the small patcges if rust...
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    The Must for Rust Remover

    Has anybody used this product? I am considering using it on my trailer tomorrow for some large rust spots and would like feedback if it works all that well. Thanks
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    Swapping out chevy 350 for GMC Detroit 6.5L Diesel

    I found an add on craigslist. some guy bought three of these GMC diesels as a package deal from the military. Idk much about engines, but i do know there are marine grade and non marine grade engine parts added to the original block. This guy told me the engine came off of a Hummer, and the year...
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    How does freshwater cooling work?

    In a freshwater coolant system, how does the water being cycled through the block and manifolds get cooled? is it by raw water being pumped by it or what? Also, how much longer does this prolong the life of an engine as compared to raw water cooled engines only used in the ocean? Just wondering
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    Where should i buy rebuilt mercruiser engines?

    the title explains it, but where can i buy a rebuilt engine from a trusted place? i have to replace a ~'82 mercruiser 260 5.7L. Rapido marine keeps coming up online, but i researched and they dont have the best reviews. i checked out rebuiltautoengines.com (there marine page obviously) but they...
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    What to do when there is water in my oil

    my stepdad says he has water in his oil (mercruiser 260) and wants to know what to do. From research, it sounds like its most likely a blown head gasket. What are the negative affects of this, and what can he do to correct this problem?
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    What bolt size for Mercruiser 260 engine stand?

    as the title implies, what size bolts do i need to mount a 260 to this stand... http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-stand-32916.html i would like to know length, width, and thread. Or does anybody know where i can find this info? i have the manual but cant find it
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    engine removal

    I removed the stern from my mercruiser, but I can't figure out how to remove the housing to remove it from the boat. My ultimate goal is to remove the engine, and I have the manual, but it doesn't mention this. Help!
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    How do i remove the stern?

    I took off the obvious 6 bolts, and the hydraulics or whatever its called, but cant figure out what to do next. does anybody know or have any suggestions? the picture pretty much explains what im dealing with, but if you need more detail or additional info just let me know...
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    How to find the year of my engine?

    I have been looking all over the Internet trying to find the year of my engine. its a mercruiser 350; i just need a link to somewhere where i can put in the serial number. If it helps, my serial number is 6152098. I also want to know where i can find the engine manual as well. i know there is a...
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    Alcohol stove leak

    i have an alcohol burning stove in my galley with 2 burners. one of the burners runs perfectly, while the other has a leak. i can clearly here a leak in the threads somewhere, and the flame produced in quite large (1ft high.) how can i go about properly sealing this problem?
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    How do you remove boat windows?

    i want to take out all of the windows in my boat, paint them white with a metal spray paint (probably rustoleum?), tint the glass, and reapply new sealant or whatever it is. I have a link with several photos of the windshield and galley windows (i want to do the same to both except the galley...
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    What to do with this space

    I am reupholstering all of the seats in my boat right now, and am also going to remake the wooden seat frame. as the picture shows, there were two storage compartments. i want to utilize that space better when i remake it. my boat is going to be for diving/fishing. my idea was to make just one...
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    How much do engines cost?

    i need a complete (I/O) set up for my ~83' sea ray project boat. the original engine was a mercruiser 350, and the stern i have no idea cause its way too corroded. i still have the engine in the boat, but i mechanic friend said that the engine was completely shot. i have been trying and trying...
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    Is Pin-striping necessary

    my project boat used to have pin-striping, but it was old and i took it off with the intensions of replacing it; however, i have really grown to like the look of it without any striping. Is it necessary to have pin-striping on a boat? now obviously the boat will still run and all. But the only...
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    Is primer nesassary?

    do i need to use primer for fiberglass and wood (above the water line.) i can get the paint, and non-slip additive for the same price as the primer alone. what will happen if i dont use it?
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    Painting Fiberglass

    i submitted a thread last week about a fiberglass job i was doing, well its completed now and i just need to paint it. I used epoxy based resin, and know that i need epoxy based paint, but i don't know where to get it. I went to my local home depot but they didn't carry it. I heard it was like...
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    Using epoxy without hardener?

    im using fiberglass resin to fiberglass a new engine cover 'dog house' that i made out of wood. when i mixed the epoxy with the hardener the working time was not long enough for me. If i dont use as much of the hardener will the final result still be as strong? are there any other effects of...
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