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I have a 165 hp inline 6 with

I have a 165 hp inline 6 with a cracked block.
Can I drop in a 292 cubic inch 6 with no modifications?
Thanks
Dave
 
"A slight mod, the motor will

"A slight mod, the motor will sit 2 inches higher.
you`ll need to use "wet exaust hose" for the elbow to exaust pipe connection."
 
Because I got a running 292 fo

Because I got a running 292 for 50 bucks!
Dave
Thanks for the info!!!
 
Anyone know of a good parts so

Anyone know of a good parts source for the "wet exhaust hose"?
Thanks
Dave
 
"Wet exhaust hose is available

"Wet exhaust hose is available by the foot at most marine part houses and shops, in several different diameters.
Try this site first.
Greenline is one manufacturer I know of.

Rod"
 
"not all 292's had bolt ho

"not all 292's had bolt holes for the mercruiser front engine mount, so you might have to make up some sort of home made mount.
You'll need to change the core plugs to brass and swap ALL the marine electrical and fuel system parts over as well as the water pump.
I suspect you'll have to change the prop to one with 2" more pitch. Mercruiser marketed the 292 as 200HP the one year they used it."
 
"Thanks! This one has all moun

"Thanks! This one has all mounts, engine coupler
etc. for marine use. Hopefully it will drop in my aristo craft 19 without too much trouble."
 
"Yeah! The motor was 50 bucks,

"Yeah! The motor was 50 bucks, but the durn freight was $180.00!!!!!!

Dave"
 
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