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Old 10-31-2012, 08:31 PM
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Mel would be my first call too, but a very close second would be Dave Stiff at Innovation Marine in Sarasota, Fl.

I have a pair of those engines at Innovation now, just waiting for me to finish one of the restos I have underway.

BTW Dave was THE guy at MerCruiser back in the day and probably wrote the manuals you are looking for. Tell him I said hello! Good luck with your project.
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Originally Posted by aex
Yesterday I spoke with Errol Lanier whom I had met in the late 80's . He is well and building an awesome line of small cats . He could not help , however he referred me to Mel Riggs @ Riggs Marine in Wisconsin as had OSO member Biggus ( Thank You ) So I did call him and he is checking .
I have motors assembled and almost dyno ready .
Here are a few more pics .
Anyone with anything ?
( shop manuals , wiring diagrams , diagnostic info )
How did you make out?
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How did you make out?
Not good , and everyone I contacted tried .
I bolted 1150's on 'em.
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