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Old 11-29-2003, 10:30 AM
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Marine engines

this question is aimed at gonzo , he rebuilds 2 a week , but anyone else who can anser feel free, I would like to know the fundamental difference between street and marine motors, V8's that is, I not looking for a 5 page essay just some of the basics, such as the hoses are they the same or a marine grade rubber? is the paint used on the motor different...etc. The only marine motors i have seen are old chrysler products that seem tobe plane jane aspirated 2 barrel V8's.

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Old 11-29-2003, 11:01 AM
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Oddball,
there are threads on auto engine marinization on the forum, i recall even a few more. Gonzo beeing a top contributer, lets try to keep it that way.

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Old 11-29-2003, 11:06 AM
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thank you yip, just what i was looking for, VERY intereting read
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Old 11-29-2003, 11:09 AM
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okidoki, hre's one more: engine marinising
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