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Hello, I have finished my engine rebuild and want to run it on a test stand before reinstalling it. My question is can I just attach my garden hose to the water inlet hose at the circulating pump? I have run lots of car engines on a stand, but that was with a closed cooling system and a...
Re: Merc 260 camshaft
Ok, I went with a K1102 cam from summit racing. It has nearly the same timing numbers with a little better valve lift. I will let everyone know how it works as soon as I get the motor back in the boat.
I am rebuilding the 260 merc/Chevy 350 in my 1980 searay srv 240. Just a basic rebuild, new flattop pistons, three angle valve grind, new crankshaft. I know that the factory cam for this motor is the mellings 22124, but was wondering if there is a better choice for this engine and boat combo...
