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Well the mercruiser 454 is great. So glad I switched. It really purrs and we are about to do a sea trial to determine the prop. I'm having all new switches retired on the dash so it's been gone a couple weeks. I decided to stay with the alpha one for now and then if the 454 chews it up ill...

So yes the mechanic is changing the bellhousing

Ok. I'll try. Been having trouble posting photos even after I made them smaller

Well I had the 302 ford not merc with the mercruiser alpha one. The mechanic said he will change the y-pipe and I'm also opting for fresh water cooling.

I did a faux finish on all my exterior photo laminated wood pieces. It was pretty easy and looks amazing! I reprinted the dash and the base of the helm seat with Hammerite paint (epoxy/glass)

Yes it should bolt in. Have the mercruiser alpha one drive. Just had the drive worked on with new impeller and gamble bearing so it should hold up for a while but I'm thinking my future may include a bravo drive. Somehow spending money on the boat feels good. Lol

Have decided to cut my losses and go with a mercruiser 454. Used but good. Should have enough power now. They said it will be done next Saturday! Now I'm excited!

Wow. Such runaround and terrible shoddy work. Rebuilt the 302 at Abana in Hialeah. What a mistake. Two cylinders bad. Took it back and they were so rude. Took it to another machine shop and they wanted $2650!!!!!! To rebuild the rebuilt block. Wtf. Already paid $1400 for the ****ty rebuild...

Can anyone recommend a mechanic for a 302 ford engine in Miami? I can't seem to find one! Help!!

Ok so I decided to rebuild the 302. I hope I made a good choice.

Any good mechanics in Miami to help with my dilemma ?

So I'm thinking to replace the 302 with a 351 crate but have the Volvo 260 out drive. Not sure if then I would have to get the Volvo 270 drive to replace. Hhhmmmmm

I was told that I had a mercruiser out drive. Will that not line up with a 350 mercruiser? The transom shows that the out drive was changed at one time. I guess when they swapped the 260 mercruiser for the 302 ford.

So I finally launched my mermaid and had 6 glorious days in the bay before the 302 ford gave up. So now I'm wanting to repower her and wondering if the 350 mercruiser is the way to go. I saw a guy at the launch with my same boat and he had put a 454 in it and said it was great. I'm worried about...

please, where is the post for the wash down install? who posted it? LM?