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    Tundra Refridge

    Hi, Need to replace the very old Norcold. Anyone have any experience with Tundra Fridges.<br />Thanks Roman
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    MSD Ignition

    Hi,<br />I was wondering whether anyone has had any experience with the MSD Ignition box. I have a 1987 Mercruiser with Thunderbolt. WOuld there be any improvement in changing to an MSD ignition.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Marine Aftermarket Fuel Injection

    Hi,<br />I realize that there have been a few post concerning this, However, is there anyone outthere who has sussesfully installed and run an aftermarket fuel injection system. What make and brand would you recommend to take a good look at.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Manifold replacement

    Hi,<br />I am going to replace the manifold on my 1987 5.7L 350 SB, 4bbl. I did an upgrade on the carb at the beginning of this summer. Out went the Rocheester quad and in went an Edlebrock 600cfm. A little high in the compartment. Any used an Edlbrock manifold and how hard is the repalcement...
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    New Fridge

    Time to replace my fridge in the 1987 Regal. Anyone have anyother suggestions beside Norcold.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Painting a boat

    Hi,<br />Once this boating season is over in Wisconsin, I plan on repaiting my 1987 Regal. I do not have a way of spray painting, but I was wondering whether there was a acceptable roll or brush on paint that would look decent when buffed out. It would be a Burgundy gloss.<br />Thanks Roman<br...
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    Sound Deadening

    Hi,<br />I was wondering what kind of material people are using for soudproofing their inboard engine compartments.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Depth Finder Interference

    HI, I have a 1987 Regal with a 5.7 liter Mercruiser. I have a depth finder on the boat that can installed on the boat when I purchased it. It works fine at low rpms. However, pushing up the rpms causes false readings. I read in the instructions that this finder should have its own power source...
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    Alternator, Steering Pump Replacement

    Hi, in the coming months I will be replacing the stock alternator, as well as engine steering pump. I have a 1987 5.7L Mercruiser. COuld someone give me some advice on the brand of alternator or pump to use beside the stock Merc brand. SOmething that would be better. Thanks Roman
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    Edlebrock Carb Exchange Need Advice

    Hi, I have recently installed a new 600 cfm edlebrock carb on my 1987 5.7L Mercruiser. I was wondering from those of you who have made the same instalation, of the carb, whether you used an open squarebore to spreadboare spacer or a ported spacer.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Fuel Line Replacement

    Hi, I just recently replaced by Rochester Quadrajet on my 1987 Merc Small block 350. I installed a brand new Edlebrock. The fuel lines no longer match up and I was wondering whether a braided racing fuel line would be an acceptable alternative. That is Coast Guard approved.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Fuel Pump Hardin

    Hi,<br />I am going to replace my Rochester 4bbl with a new Edlebrock. at the same time, I also want to replace my fuel pump. I purchased a Hardin for a 350 smallblock Chevy. The pump has two inlets of Outlets. Do both need to be used. Or does one get plugged while the other pumps to the one...
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    Carb Quality and Brand

    Has anyone had any experience with replaceing the standard 4bb Richester quadrajet with another brand of carburetor and had good results.<br />1987 Regal 5.7 L 250 4bbl Rochester<br />Thanks Roman
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    Painting a older boat

    Hi, I have a 1987 Regal 233xl. I would like to repaint the sides of the boat. Presently burgundy in color. Some of the fibergalss have faded and chalked, more than any wax or othersolution can remedy. What would be the best paint to use for a marine application and am way over my head in this...
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    Starting after period of inactivity

    Hi, I have a 1998 Nissan 120 PLUS outboard. I have not run the engine for two years. Would like to get it going again. Nothing wrong with the engine. Any adivice on what repcautions or actions I should take before turing the key. Thanks Roman
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    Choke conversion? To Electric?

    Hi,<br />I have a 1987 Regal with a 5.7 liter v8 and a 4bbl Rochester carb. The choke is a weak link in this power set up. This chike is spring manual. Is there a possible electric conversion for the choke.<br />Thanks Roman
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    Steaming

    I am correct in saying that some steaming at the back of the sterndrive is OK or normal. Have 1987 5.7 Mercruiser with Alpha one. After running fast for some time, then coming to idle, there is some steam inthe back. Also when first starting. Thanks Roman
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    Help with Oil Pressure and Temp and Other

    Hi, I was running my Regal 24 footer this weekend and found something disturbing. As I push the 250hp 5.7 Mercruiser to 3500 rpm, it seems that the oil pressuure begins to drop and the engine warms up a bit. These are indications I get on the gauges. Neither reading goes into red areas, though...
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    Skeg Damage

    There are a few chunks missing from my skeg at the bottom. Does anyone know of a cost saving measure to get it fixed.
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    Prop Ventilation Issue

    I have a 1987 Regal 233xl. When I begin to trim the boat out on plane, there will come a time when the engine begins to rev up quickly. I have to pull back or trim down. I am not trimming up excessively. I am running a 15x19 Alum prop. Any suggestions. Thanks Roman
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