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    Mercruiser 888 Cracked Block or Head

    Hi all, Sadly today I found milky oil in my mercruiser 888 ford 302. So my question is, if the block is cracked is there an automotive ford 302 shortblock I could swap into it? What year to year if possible? Just want to get a little info before I start tearing into this thing if its even worth...
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    Mercruiser 888 Won't Run, Any ideas?

    Hi all, Been having some trouble getting my mercruiser 888 running so I thought I would post here for help. Recently replaced the intake manifold since I found a crack. Also, recently replaced was the spark plugs, cap, rotor, fuel pump, and carburetor(brand new). Checked compression, spark and...
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    Mercruiser 888 Timing Chain?

    Hi all, I'm having some trouble finding a replacement timing chain for my mercruiser 888 ford 302. Ive searched here and google with no luck. Is this something I can just grab from an auto part store for a 68 mustang?
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    Propeller Selection/Help

    Hello all, I'm in need of help finding a propeller that will slow down my 77 Marquis with a Mercruiser 888 to trolling speeds. So far, I'm thinking this is the best idea: Solas RUBEX 3 Aluminum Boat Propeller #9511-155-11 for Mercruiser Sterndrive Models 165, 228, 470, 485, 888, 898 110 - 190...
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    Swim Platform Removal/Kicker Mount install

    Hello, I'm looking to get some feed back ideas/comments/suggestions on my near future plans for my 1977 Marquis with a Mercruiser 888. Currently having some trolling issues with this motor and with the help of 5 gallon buckets got the idle speed down a little but dont want this to be a permanent...
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    Need Mercruiser 888 Carb Linkage Pictures!

    Can anyone with a Mercruiser 888 (preferably with a rochester 2GC I believe it is but others will help also) please post pictures of the linkage? Would appreciate it very much :)
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    Will this carburetor work with my boat?

    Hey I have a 1977 Marquis with a Mercruiser 888 stern drive ford 302. A buddy of mine has a 2 jet rochester GM carb and says I can have it. Would this work for my engine? If so, Im going to order the rebuild kit and rebuild it for my boat. I'm asking because on my service manual its not on the...
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    Mercruiser 888 idle too fast to troll

    First off, I hope I posted this in the right section because im not sure if this is a throttle issue or how its suppose to be and if I didnt im sorry. Yesterday I finished a bellows, gimbal and ujoint job and today I took my boat out for the first time and everything went perfectly :) The reason...
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    mercruiser 888 shift cable help

    Hello, I just finishing doing my gimbal bearing, ujoint and all bellows and just finishing reattaching the drive housing. I reattached my shift cable that I had to remove for the shift cable bellows and now im having problems with going in gear. After about an hour of so I can get the boat to...
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    1977 Mercruiser 888 Repair Manual pdf

    Would anyone happen to have the repair manual for the boat I recently bought in a pdf format? 1977 Marquis with a Mercruiser 888 v8 302 Ford Ive searched and I can't seem to find it so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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