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    79' Formula Thunderbird FULL Restoration (pics!!)

    Here she is. A 79' Formula Thunderbird that I got for 0$. http://s373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/illtww/79%20Thunderbird/ What has been done so far: Top end motor rebuild with NEW Chevy 350 Heads. (Runs Good!) What i plan on doing very soon: (full boat paint outside) Questions. 1. I just...
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    79' Formula Thunderbird Overheating Questions (On Topic Thread)

    THe Formula is running!! (Sorta..) Stats: Chevy 350 Motor Quadra-Jet Crab (Needs Work) 888 Outdrive... (Local mechanic told me this..) Serial # 5354441 Here is a recap: It only over heats when we have the outdrive is trimmed down and we go over 2000rpm. The temp comes right back down. We we...
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    79' Formula Thunderbird Merc 350 Engine Carb/ Iginition Q's

    Well I am reviving my 79' Formula Thunderbird. Heads were cracked so I got a brand new pair that were pristine from the Motor Shop for a Great deal. I believe my Exhaust Mani's are cracked but I don't think Buying new ones is in the budget... and welding Cast-Iron is tricky at best. Question...
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    79' Mercruiser Thunderbird 350 Engine CAMs/CARB Questions...

    Been about 2 years since my last post... <br /><br /> http://forums.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=24;t=005859#000000 <br /><br />read for some background info.....<br /><br />I ended up buying a Remanned AdvanAuto 350 Marine Block motor. Motor was built by recon and it...
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    79' Mercruiser Thunderbird 350 engine questions..

    Ok,<br />My boy didn't get down in time to de-winterize the boat and now we have a crack in one of the cylenders. I know it is a GM 350 5.7l [79' Mercrusier 260 model] engine but i am not exactly sure what will fit in its place. Mercrusier wants 3g's for a rebuilt engine. [engie block only]<br...
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