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    Extra length on Trailer, is it a problem?

    I need some help making a decision. I have a 3000lb 19' inboard/outboard and I'm looking at a replacment trailer. The one that has currently caught my eye is rated for a 20-23ft but all other specs seem right. Can anyone think of potential problems with having some extra length? I realize of...
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    Carb advice needed: repair,replace,upgrade

    I have a Rochester 1351-7354 2-barrel carb off of a 1979 Mercruiser 120hp. The carb sat for a longtime and was bogging down while accelerating. I currently have the carb off of the engine because I just replaced the manifold and riser. Since it's already off I'd like go ahead and have it...
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    Water in Oil - want to test block

    79 Mercruiser 120, freshwater cooled engine that I've had for a couple months on a project boat that I bought. <br />The previous owner had let rainwater build up in the bilge to the point of entering the engine. Engine runs, purrs actually. <br />Steps taken so far:<br /> <br />I drained...
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    what engines can I easily upgrade to?

    I have a 1979 Mercruiser 120. I'm looking to change this out and already know that a 140 is an easy swap. My question is what others (if any) are fairly easy to upgrade to. I seem to find lots of 470, 165, 3.0 engines. I currently have the original merc 120 outdrive as well but I'm also...
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    Merc 120 and 140 engine

    I have a 79 Mercruiser 120 that has seen better days. After reading in the repair manuals and the past posts it appears that the Merc 140 is virtually the same engine. How close are they? and is there a place that I can see what parts are interchangeable? <br /><br />I currently have the...
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    Cap gone, will Bearing buddy fix this? Pics

    I'm looking at a boat and trailer to buy. Everything looks good on it but one of the dust caps on the wheel hub is missing. I would need to tow this boat about a 100 miles to get it home. Any advice? I'm pretty sure Walmart sells bearing buddy's can I just put one on and pump it full of...
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