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    difference between V6 and V8 block

    I have a 1983 glaspar boat, made by waitsboro, I/O . It has a omc Chevy 3.8L V 6 229 ci motor in it. I just recently found out that the block was cracked as well as both manifolds, from the previous owner. So I have a friend that has a Chevy 305 small block, will the engine swap be a breeze...
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    Whats the problem

    I cant get my motor to run!!!!!!!!! I have fire , have fuel, everything, just want start. It will start with the carb off the intake but not on intake!! It was running fine when I bought it but now nothing. Need advice
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    Is it worth it?

    I have a 83' glasspar made by waitsboro. I'm new to the boating world and was wanting to know something!! It has a 3.8L V 6 OMC I/O powering it. Is there a way to take off the out drive and put on a mercruiser out drive?? If not what motor do I need to put back in the boat to make the...
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