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    gear linkahge position?

    I have a 1971 mercruiser outdrive that was apart when I pick-up the boat. From reading in this forum I know it needs to be in the right gear and I can tell what gear its in and I can change that gear. What I have not found is what position the gear linkage needs to be positioned at. The tab...
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    Best engine replacement

    Been searching this site as well as others for information on putting a 2005 5.7 hemi into a boat. Since there is no threads found on this (other than "why no Hemis") this is a bad idea. I do have a garage that will trade the Hemi for either rebuilding a 1998 Dodge 5.9 from a pick-up into a...
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    Removal of Bayliner alpha 1 drive?

    Trying to remove this (on a car called a bell housing) and take it out of the hull to replace rotten wood in the transom. I have broken two 1/2 inch craftsman drives on this. Need to take the Alpha 1 drive completely out of the hull. Any ideas or what am I missing?
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    71 Bayliner project

    While not my first boat to restore it will be the largest. Restored a 1968 22' sailboat and a 1972 15' open bow fishing boat. Also restored several 1970's dodge and plymouth cars. Pictures are as I found her, she has sat with sea water in her and it cover the engine. The PO started deck work...
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    engine suggestions

    I have a "free" boat a 1971 Bayliner with a 302 mercruiser engine and outdrive Both have been under sea water for an extended time. The engine is totaled and rusted together. I highly doubt it could be rebuilt. The boat will be used in salt water when restored. Looking for engine suggestions...
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