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    302 I/O stalling

    I have a 73 Sea Ray I/O with 302 888. I just replaced the old engine with a used complete 302. Everything went well at home running it off the garden hose. The engine started and went into gear without problems. When I try to put it in gear in the water it stalls instantly and then it?s...
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    exhaust manifold 302

    I bought a used 302 (1973, 888) to replace my old one which had water in the oil. Everyone told me I had a cracked block, blown head gasket etc. broke it down and so far found nothing. Is there a way to test the exhaust manifolds? When I took the elbow off the manifold there's a solid plate...
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    302 block

    Can I use an automotive block to replace my Mercruiser 302 engine? I know the head gaskets and freeze plugs are marine grade. Any think else?
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    water in engine oil

    I have a 1973 Searay with, I believe a ford 302 v8 "888". I've been working on the interior for the past 3 years. I'd started it now and then with auxiliary water hook up. This spring I found a crack in the exhaust manifold and had it professionally welded. I just launched it yesterday for...
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