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    Mercruiser carb question

    I have a 1983 Mercruiser 305 GM, 128hp engine which I'm going to be putting into a 20' Sunrunner. The engine came with a Holley 4-barrel, not original. I have a rebuild Rochester 4-barrel from my previous boat. Should I leave the Holley or go back to the Rochester? By the way, following this...
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    Outdrive serial number-where?

    While I'm waiting to recheck the 5.0 engine I may use, I figured I should work on my outdrive. It's a Mercruiser Type I from a 1980 350 Mercruiser setup with 1.5 ratio. I know from my previous question and replies that it will work in my "new" 1986 SunRunner with a 5.0 engine. Where will I find...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 compression question

    I have a 1986 SunRunner with a Mercruiser 5.0/230hp. Engine is shot. Marina mechanic has a 1983 5.0/228hp complete with all accesories. Oil and under valve cover looks good. Engine well-maintained, supposedly. Pulled as part of repower. Carb was replaced with a marine Holley. (I've got a rebuilt...
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    Observations and thanks

    I'm fairly new to this site and am in the process of refurbishing a boat, my second such project. Having been born into the automotive repair business, I'm quite knowlegeable about engines, wiring, and such. I have been reading the posts and replies beginning with the last page to learn what I...
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    Mercruiser outdrive match

    Hello, everyone: I'm new to this site, but not to boats. I'm presently refurbishing a 1986 SunRunner with a 305 Mercruiser engine. The engine is shot and I can get a used 1983 305 in good condition at a reasonable price. Money is an issue. My question is this. I have an Model I outdrive from my...
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