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    8.2 Merc build from Volvo - pully clearance issues

    Coming along on my build up/conversion from Volvo 8.2 to a full Mercruiser carb engine. As we are installing the circulating water pump pulley, I’m having clearance issue where that pulley is hitting the harmonic balancer. All the parts going onto the 8.2 are either from my dead 7.4 or bought...
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    502 Merc Build, MPI or Carb, what Cam?

    TLDR: Replacing a Gen IV 454 Carb with Gen VI 502, how do I aspirate if I have choices? Boat is 1991 Bayliner Command Bridge, single engine used casually on intracoastal and Chesapeake tributaries... Copied post to start newer thread.... I am a few months down the road and I need advice. Since...
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    Merc 7.4 to Volvo 8.2 SWAP

    I'm unfamiliar with VP terms so I don't know about composite drive. Based on my Google search, I believe it is a DP280/DP290 as best as I can tell. I have not been able to locate the ratio, any help finding that would be awesome. Based on the little feedback that I've received, I'm feeling that...
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    Merc 7.4 to Volvo 8.2 SWAP

    I have a new-to-me 1991 30ft Bayliner Command Bridge with a possible seized 7.4 Gen 4 due to a failed exhaust manifold. The motor original and looks virtually new with a great maintenance history, so I haven't given up total hope that it can't be revived. Mated to the Mercruiser is a relatively...
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