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I ran into a problem while removing my old junky Transom assembly mount and Gimbal. The junky units have Trim senders. The unit I have to replace them( a Transom assembly came with the motor I purchased) do not have Trim senders. What are my option?
I'm getting a pair of Mercruiser 188HP ( Ford 302's) Rebuilt. They are currently 2 barrel carbs with points and condenser. I'm up grading to electronic ignition, 4 barrel Carbs & manifold. My question. Can I use the standard fuel pump or do I need to upgrade to something different.
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Correct me If Im wrong, I just want to be sure. When you get water in cylinders the cause can be 1.bad/cracked intake. 2.bad exhaust/risers 3. water comming back into the exhaust. To CMA Im planning to replace the intake and exhaust manifolds elbows and risers. Long story..
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I am putting a motor back together that just had the cylinders honed.(flash rust from a bad intake manifold) Everything was going great until I torque the conntecting rod nut to Jug 3 and or 4. When either of these pistons are torqued to to anything over 20ftlbs the crankshaft wont move.
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I am getting ready to install three motors into two different boats. (when it get warmer)Whats is the most common overlooked mistake people do that bites them in the butt later on?
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