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    Alpha 1 gen2 installation

    Is it possible to install a Alpha 1 gen2 upper/lower housing unit onto an alpha 1 gen 1 bell housing? Will the rams from a gen1 unit fit the gen2 unit? Are there issues that will be a problem, shift cable, etc?<br /><br />Thanks
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    350 head gasket

    I'm installing new head gaskets. They are GM622222269577 gaskts which are stamped. Does it matter if the stamped, raised part faces the block or the head? Thanks in advance.
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    Long block replacement

    I need to replace 1985 5.7l Mercrusiser I/O engine. I have been considering a Goodwrench GM crate light truck engine (dressed long block) LM1 (new, about $1400 shipped) vs remanufactured marine 350, about $1800 shipped. Besides the cam differences, SS head gaskets, brass freeze plugs, are...
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    Need to replace Mercruiser Engine

    Recently bought a 85 SeaRay 23 Weekender on Ebay - reported to be sound mechanically. It was running good on muffs, butafter about 10 minutes, chocolate milkshake started spewing out of the breather tubes. Well I guess it wasn't winterized - a big crack in the block under #3 plug hole. Looks...
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