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    outdrive question

    can I run engine short period without outdrive installed..Attach water hose to bellhousing
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    outrrive alignment tool

    can buy 3.0l 4cyl alpha one gen 1 outdrive cheap to use u joint for alignment tool. My engine is 5.7 alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive. will this fit?
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    spacer location

    thanks Scott.exatally what I was looking for. also thanks to other replies
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    spacer location

    there is a spacer (coller ) about 3/4 thick that goes thru rear engine bell housing to transom mount , one on each side Rear motor mounts
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    spacer location

    reinstalling SBC into larson 23'. does spacer install above or below transom plate?
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    closed cooling

    just rebuilt engine SBC 5.7. Want to install closed cooling. For full system dd you need sea water pump? Outdrive is Alpha one 2nd gen. vendor said pump in outdrive is sufficient
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    setting ign timing

    Installing 1998 5.7 SBC from c1500 pick up into my 1993 Larson. I have a few questions 1- How do I set ign timing with composite timing cover 2- what is lifter preload (has roller cam) .5 turn .75turn ect from 0 lash 3- removed core plug to install brass, old plug was brass.Is this normal? Thanks
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    sheet metal screw length

    any suggestions of epoxy brand?
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    sheet metal screw length

    or would it be better to use short screws with epoxy?
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    sheet metal screw length

    will be installing toilet (head) on 93 23' larson. Is 5/8" or 3/4" screws Ok for screwing brackets into lower hull for holding tank? What safe length for side hull?
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    your opinion

    Edit: have 97 block,vortec heads,roller
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    your opinion

    currently rebuilding 350SBC for my 93 larson. considering converting to closed cooling if i can find donor boat/motor. what year did Mercruiser introduce for 350 carburated? Your thoughts? Salt water
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    serpentine belt

    in process of rebuilding 350SBC for my boat and toying with idea of converting belts to serpentine. Problems/openions?
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    water weeping thru hull

    After pulling engine on 93 23' larson cutty I noticed water weeping into boat down low in oil pan area. very slight, would probebly fill shot glass about 1 hour. Bad, very bad or will it dry out? boat is on trailler. little water in bilge when i uncovered recently
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    oil pan SBC

    have 2 oil pans For SBC. one w/ drain in center, other w/ drain in side, which is better? Is there aftermarket valve that is durable to help oil change easier?
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