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    Carpet?

    Where can I find the best deal on marine carpet and head liner?
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    5.7 to 7.4...hopefully

    Hello All,<br />Questions of the day pertaining to engine swapping.<br />1) Will a 7.4 bolt in where a 5.7 is with no problem? <br />2) Will the exhaust manifold, risers, elbows, starter, and flywheel from the 5.7 fit onto the 7.4?<br />3) Will the Alpha 1 handle the new power without any...
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    Mercruiser Steering hose choice?

    I have the mercruiser 5.7L/ 260hp 350cid OF269544. I need to replace the power steering hose-high pressure one. The numbers that show up from mercruiser are 32-90494 (s/n OF114689 & below), 32-80622216 (s/n OF114690 & above) and 32-80622236 (s/n OF114690 & above-jackshaft models). Questions...
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    MERCRUISER PROPELLER QUESTION

    What do I do? Should I have a prop reworked or invest in a new one. I have a slightly bent prop and a few nicks here and there. The numbers on my prop are 48-16314A45-17P. It is a Vengence SS. What exactly do they mean? I know 17P is the pitch; how much variance can be tolerated? Any...
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    MERCRUISER POWER STEERING

    Took the boat out this morning and the power steering went out. Looked in the reservoir and noticed it was almost bone dry. What the heck? There was fluid in the rear of the compartment. Can anyone send me a diagram of the power steering layout or provide possible solutions to fix this thing. I...
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    MERCRUISER 5.7L ELECTRONIC TUNEUP HELP?

    I am going to tuneup the ole' 5.7l Mercruiser but am running into a few problems and discrepancies. First, what do I need to replace (coil, wires, plugs, cap, rotor)? Where might I find these parts at a reasonable price? Second, the few sights I have found have the parts for the 5.7 but the...
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    5.7L 350 Mercruiser Stalls when warm??

    O.K. This question is geared to all the mercruiser "experts" but those of you seeking to buy a good used boat may want to check in from time-to-time in case of sale. <br />Now, I have a 1995 Genesis Cuddy Cabin with the 5.7L 350 Mercruiser installed. It has 93.5 hrs. The boat sat up for about...
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