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    Re-Torquing Heads - 7.4L Mercruiser

    Should I re-torque my head bolts after top-engine rebuild on 7.4L Mercruiser FWC Engines? I have 25 hrs on the engines since the work was performed and new head gaskets were installed. I'm also wondering if re-torquing the heads would disturb the thread sealant already on the bolts protruding...
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    Replacing 22 year old Mercruiser 7.4L Circulating Pumps as Preventative Maintenance

    Should I replace my 22 year old Mercruiser 7.4L circulating pumps as preventative maintenance? I don't have any issues with them on my 1997 FWC engines but I currently have my exhaust hoses, mufflers and elbows off to change my elbow/riser gaskets and have easy access to the circulating pumps...
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    Slow Coolant Leak - Mercruiser 7.4L (454) FWC Engines after Top End Rebuild

    This spring I purchased a 1997 Cruisers 35' boat with twin Mercruiser 7.4L (454) carbureted engines, FWC full closed cooling system with inboards and 625 hrs. I had the engines surveyed prior to the purchase and was told both engines had bad cylinder compression due to water intrusion and...
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