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    Tansom Drain tube Replacement Questions!

    Hi, I am replacing the drain tube on a 1988 Regal 233xl. Having removed the tube, would 2 weeks be enough dry time for the empty hole? There probably was some leakage, but not a great deal. Also, to reseal the edes of the hole, before installing the new tube, would 5200 be enough, or should I...
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    Checking Alpha 1 Drive

    Beside pressure testing, is it possible, once the drive is split apart to check operation and make sure nothing is grinding or damaged. I was thinking of putting a socket either on the prop splines or the shaft and see if I could turn it with a strong electric drill. Thanks Roman
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    Moving from 3 Blade to Four?

    Hi, New to this forum. Having engine rebuilt after bad winterizing experience. 5.7L 350 EFI 290 HP, Alpha 1. Boat Regal 1988 233xl. The original 350 in the boat had a 14/34 x 19 Stainless prop. I was wondering whether a move to a 4 blade 14.3/4 x 15 would be comparable to 14/34 x 19 prop there...
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    Breaking in New Engine

    Just a few questions about breaking n a new engine. MarinePower 2010 5.7L, alpha 1. Vary RPMs for the first 10 hours? Change oil after 10 hours? How long does it take during the break in period for the engine to reach peak hp? Thanks Roman
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    Old Style vs New Style Rear motor mounts.

    2010 Marine Power 350 5.7L Alpha 1. Having the engine out, the original motor was from 1988. I am going to replace th rear motor mounts on the bell housing. 2 Questions. Is there any advantage to the new style mounts without the double wound washers? And, Is there a shimming process for the old...
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    What is a Siamese port?

    Received a response from Eddie Marine on their Exhaust manifolds. They replied that it will work as long as the engine has siamese ports? What is a sianese port? Thanks Roman
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    Thumper, EMI, or Kodiak

    Hi, While replacing the Base engine this winter, I am going to go with Aluminum Manifolds. The Imco Thumper, Eddie Marine EMI, and Kodiak seem to be in the same ballpark. Anyone with experience with these, could you let me know what you think. Thanks Roman 5.7 liter, 2010 marine power efi, Alpha 1
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    Replacing rear engine mounts Alpha 1

    350 motor, Alpha 1 outdrive. What is the procedure to replace the rear engine mounts? How do you get the old mounts out of the bell Housing and replace with new? Thanks Roman
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    Replacing Base Engine: Distributor Advice

    Hi, This late Fall, I need to replace my block. 5.7 liter 350 SB. The base engine I will get has the block and heads. (Vortec). I will reuse the rest of the parts from the existing motor, 1 year old. Bad winterizing. My question. When transferring the distributor, should I mark it and set it in...
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    Alpha 1 and Engine Driven Pump

    Hi, I have a 2010 Marine Power EFI 5.7L S/B v8. My outdrive is an alpha 1, actually the replacement made by SEI. What I want to do is used a full closed cooling system. However, most full closed cooling systems are made for use with an engine driven pump to draw water from the outdrive or other...
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    Interrupt Switch Nut sizes

    Hi, I lost the two nuts that secure the cables to an alpha 1 shift interrupt switch plate. I was wondering whether anyone would know the correct size and thread. Thanks Roman Its on the boat, other wise I would take it to the hardware store.
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    Shift plate switch operation and Continuity?

    350 merc Alpha 1. I and a friend were working on a shift issue. Hard if not impossible to do. I check the little purple plunger switch on the shift plate. There is constant continuity with the plunger out. Push the plunger in, and the continuity is broken. I think thats backwards if I am not...
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    Replacing Oil Dipstick tube

    Hi, I need to replace my oil dipstick tube. The original tube is situated toward the front of the engine. I have a bulk head not far from the front of the engine making me contort the dipstick too much to even get a good reading. I would like to replace it with one the will come up near the side...
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    Correct tool to change gear oil E-tec

    Went to change the gear oil on a 2008 115Hp E-tec. I am used to using a screw driver to change the gear oil. The E-Tec has an unusual 5 point star type of deal. Does anyone know the correct name so I can purchase one. Thanks Roman
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    Sealant Suggestion on Remote Oil Filter

    Hi, Got my new 2008 5.7L 350 started for the first time today. Ran great. Only one problem. On the remote oil filter, the part that the filter sits on there are the twp customary hoses. The other side has two threaded plugs. Those two plugs are leaking very slowly. There was no sealer on the...
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