Hello Everyone,<br />I believe I'm in the right forum!? Please let me know.<br />I'm just getting into boating here w/ a 1969 24' Formula Thunderbird that I'm going to be restoring and have some questions about the engine and stern drive. This motor has not run in SEVERAL years, But was "winterized" before storage. There was insulation packed around the engine and the oil was FULL and CLEAN when i checked... if that makes a difference? Not sure if this info helps but... 
<br /> <br />I have a GM inline 6 cyl. w/ the #'s<br />"00N2 8213 328578 GM" and the valve cover has a sticker the says "160 h.p."<br />How/Where can I go to verify Yr/Model /hp it is?<br /><br />The Mercruiser Sterndrive says "h.p. 165" w/ a Sticker reading Serial #2698253<br />How/Where can I go to verify info on this unit?<br /><br />I've also heard that there is a difference between "Automotive" engine parts and whats called "Marine" engine parts!? Is this true & if so, Where can I go to get engine parts for this setup... Online or local vendor?<br /><br />
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<br /><br />If you need more info... plmk<br /><br />Thanks Bryan
<br /> <br />I have a GM inline 6 cyl. w/ the #'s<br />"00N2 8213 328578 GM" and the valve cover has a sticker the says "160 h.p."<br />How/Where can I go to verify Yr/Model /hp it is?<br /><br />The Mercruiser Sterndrive says "h.p. 165" w/ a Sticker reading Serial #2698253<br />How/Where can I go to verify info on this unit?<br /><br />I've also heard that there is a difference between "Automotive" engine parts and whats called "Marine" engine parts!? Is this true & if so, Where can I go to get engine parts for this setup... Online or local vendor?<br /><br />