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    Alpha 1 Universal Joint Lube?

    Hello! I looked in the online manuals that Don S. has posted...but I cannot find what the proper lube would be for an Alpha 1 in the universal joints. Anyone have the info? Thanks in advance!
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    No spark from coil chevy 350

    Good evening, and thanks in advance for any assistance. I have a 5.7 carbureted Chevy 350 I just built from a long block, and am trying to get running on the floor before reinstalling in the boat. I have 2 issues that i would appreciate any assistance with. (1) I put a new Arco starter on...
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    Swapping main cap bolts to install oil baffle

    Good evening. Received my long block today, and I have started my build, but found that the oil baffle on the old engine can't be installed on the new engine until I swap out the standard main cap bolts for the long ones from the old block. My question is kind of basic, but I don't want to do...
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    Is this a Marine Quadrajet?

    Greetings- I have scoured the internet searching for confirmation as to whether the QJet that came on my 1979 Sea Ray (allegedly original) with a Mercruiser 228 305 is marine or not. My assumption is that it is "marine"...here is the code: 17059292. This translates basically to being made in...
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    Knocking Mercruiser 260 at 1500 RPM getting on plane, but not below 1500 RPMs

    Greetings- I have a carbureted Mercruiser 260 with appox 150 hours in 6 years SMOH. Boat had been layed up for a few months, but started her up in the rack every 4 weeks or so. Splashed her yesterday and all ran fine, cruised about 17 mph, 2500 RPMs for maybe 10 minutes. Goosed the throttle...
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