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    Mercruiser 888 overheating

    Hello Iboaters ! Haven't logged on in a while due to forgotten password issues, but anyhow... Due to some less that fortuitous circumstances, my 1 year old rebuilt engine seized solid, due to water intrusion through the carb. I obtained a 'good running' replacement, and engine that tested well...
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    Seem like the right way to go ?

    Howdy all, I need to get approx 300 more rpm out of my engine to meet the WOT specs for my engine. Engine - Mercruiser 888 (ford 302) Leg - MC-1 with I believe a 1.65 to 1 ratio (someone who knows for sure please correct me if I"m wrong) Current WOT - 3650 rpm verified with digital tach Design...
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    Updating cooling system

    I have a mercruiser 888 with full closed cooling. I would like to add an inboard mounted raw water pump similar to this : Jabsco Cooling Pumps 43210-0001 - iboats Can someone tell me approx. how big in diameter the pulley mounted to this has to be to get the correct rpm on the pump ? Not too...
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    Fuel tank baffle layout

    Due to a previous owner's lack of attention to boat storage procedures, the tank in my old boat is rusting from the inside out. I am going to fabricate a new tank from stainless steel. It is a 100 gallon rectangular tank with a 'V' shaped bottom. There is an access hatch to remove the tank...
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    Engine reassembly and break in ?

    I have a mid 70's merc 888 in a 24' Zeta cuddy cabin. Due to partial to complete retardedness on my part, the engine is just back from the rebuilders today. I sent him the block with rotating assembly as well as the heads still attached. He checked and bored the block to .060 over (it was...
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    Mercruiser 888 - Ford 302 w\ Alpha1 R running temp

    Hello All, This is my first post here, I've been looking around for the past week, coincidendally since I bought my first boat in many years. I did a compression test and cooling system leakdown test (fwc) before buying the boat and while the compression was not through the roof, it wasn't too...
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