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  1. Scott06

    Winterizing a 5.0

    2004 vintage carbed 5.0, new to me so this is my first winterization. Has multipoint drain set up so pulled the block drains and manifold drains on both sides plus drain in circulation hose on front- probed the drains with a wire etc. Question I have is on the intake (Michigan motorz sourced...
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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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