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    leaded fuel ???

    I have a 1973 murcruiser 302 ford. My question is, there is a warning label on the engine and in the service manual that says to use leaded fuel 93 octane this may sound stupid but does that mean I have to get lead additive? Ser # 3601224 Thanks
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    888 MC-1 ? need CORRECT stern drive diagrams

    Hi, nooby here and I'm having a hell of a time finding the right diagrams for a 1973 murcruiser 888 MC-1 I think. If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated. serial #3607063 This is the best i could find but not exactly the same. The one I have has the big...
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    Name this mystery part ?????

    HI lets start with the basics. I just picked up 1973 hurricane fun deck, with a 188 hp mercruiser (302 ford 2bbl). Pre alpha 888 stern drive.The one with big eye hook loop on top. engine #3601224 stern drive #3607063. I was working on the cooling system ( thred, cooling raw water???) when I...
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    1973 hurricane fun decker???? Opinions, experiences, genreral info.

    HI.:wave: I have been around boating my whole life as a passenger, skier, and tuber. Now I get to be an owner. I live in southwest MI:usa2:. Just got a 1973 20ft Hurricane Fun decker with a 188hp Murcruiser (302 Ford, double barrel holly). FIRST BOAT! :D Engine runs good but has minor issues...
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    cooling, raw water??????

    Re: cooling, raw water?????? Thanks for the help. Engine# 3601224 Stern drive# 3607063. The winner is the freeze plugs.:clap2: Left side plug is missing, but manuals will still be helpful. I'm sure I have lots to do before she hits the water. Will plugs for a 1973 302 ford from the auto parts...
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    cooling, raw water??????

    Hi I'm am new to this forum. I have been around boating my entire life and I'm very mechanically inclined. I recently picked up a 1973 hurricane fun Decker ( my first boat). It has a 188HP mercruiser (ford 302) with a 888 stern drive. I am completely new as to how this motor even operates. I...
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    cooling, raw water??????

    Hi I'm am new to this forum. I have been around boating my entire life and I'm very mechanically inclined. I recently picked up a 1973 hurricane fun Decker ( my first boat). It has a 188HP mercruiser (ford 302) with a 888 stern drive. I am completely new as to how this motor even operates. I...
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