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    3.0 L mercruiser

    Can anyone tell me if the 3.0 L MerCruiser eng. and the 2.5 GM. eng are the same block? I need to change out
    a 3L blown engine! Is it an easy replacement? Thanks guys!

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    Externally for the most part yes.

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    The 2.5 are turds compared to the 3. That extra stroke makes a big difference.

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    Just doin' a 'quick-fix!'

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    You'll have to go down in pitch with the prop too
    "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors". Plato .

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    You're right.... didn't think of that! Gonna check ta see what's on there.

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