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    alpha 1 thrust washers?

    I'm trying to get a better hole shot out of a 19' searay. I've got a 302 w/351 heads, edelbrock intake, 4 barrel carb and electronic ignition w/hot coil. I've been running an aluminum 14-3/8" X 19" prop. This engine is all tuned-up and running sweet. I believe my problem is just an old heavy...
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    mercruiser upper unit questions

    Ok, my upper unit bearings and gears are shot. My local repair guy says it will cost around $1200 to replace those parts. I see units for sale on ebay with 1.50 gears for alot less but I'm wondering about compatibilty? My current setup is a type "R" upper with an Alpha I lower. The boat is a...
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    74 searay gimble bearing

    My 74 searay 190 w/888 is making a growling noise from the upper section of the outdrive. I believe it is a gimble bearing going out (noise is constant and doesn't get worse when the drive is turned side-to-side). My question is this; Since I don't have a zirk fitting on the gimble housing for...
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    302 fuel delivery

    Little help please. I've been rebuilding a 76' searay 190 w/888 and type R upper with alpha I lower. My 302 has 351 heads and a 4 barrel edelbrock carb. In chasing down engine performance problems that turned out to be an unrepairable holly carb, I changed from the mechanical fuel pump to a...
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