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  1. Sanibel Life

    Twin Mercruiser 350MAG MPI

    I just purchased 2 new engines for me 290 SLX. I had steering issues and it turns out the only way to permanently fix the problem is remove both engines, replace the transom assemblies and put everything back together. Because it is the same cost to Install new or old engines, I went ahead and...
  2. A

    MCM 454 to MIE 454 compatibility

    Hi, I have a sea ray sundancer 290 - 1996. Last year my engine, Mercruiser Bravo-II, MCM 454 7.4l gave up and I am now looking at replacing it. I managed to find a Mercruiser MIE 454 Magnum MPI 7.4l (385 hp) that was recently renovated/serviced at a good price. However, as I realized that...
  3. SEASTHEDAY

    Re-powering to a Mercruiser 496

    Hey Team: I'm biting the bullet and re-powering my '98 454 to a Merc 496. (I'll just say water in the manifolds and move on....) Has any one done this? Any gotchas I should be aware of? I'm thinking something just isn't going to line up right.... Any "heads up" is greatly...
  4. SEASTHEDAY

    Re-powering to a Mercruiser 496

    Good Day Team: I'm considering re-powering my 1998 Mercruiser 454 MPI Gen VI to a Mercruiser 496 375 HP. Need some pointers... I'm not interested in the new 8.2, just the 8.1. I just learned within the last week... (Defender sale) ...about a guy who did a rebuild on his two 454s last...
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