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    Edelbrock 1409 tuning and plug reading

    Attached is a photo of my spark plugs, not sure if these are ok or a tad lean, any advice is appreciated. They are off my 5.0 Vortec that I repowered (21 ft Sea Ray 200 Sport, previous owner cracked original 4.3). Has a Michigan Motorz partial engine package including 1409 carb, cast iron 4...
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    Edelbrock carbs

    I recently put an edelbrock 1409 on a 5.0 repower job. A number of you share your experience with this carb, I was wondering how well the factory finish holds up? I boat on a fresh water lake, so very little corrosion. Carb looks great now, but every mercruiser oem carb is painted black. Should...
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    Surge Brakes dragging

    I just installed a complete Tie Down engineering disc surge brake kit on my trailer to replace rusted non functional original. I use the trailer twice a year in fresh water only. I noticed the brakes were dragging a touch after I put them on. Is this normal until they wear in? I took...
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    Edelbrock 1409 carb finish

    I recently put a new Edelbrock carb on a mercruser repower engine. Can anyone offer feedback as to how well the factory plating on the carb will hold up in a marine environment? Should I consider painting it like mercruiser does? And if I paint it do I need a zinc primer like other aluminum...
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