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Old 07-22-2011 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fireguy
Wow, news to me. I thought the guy was a fire fighter from the Phoenix area that built motors and opened a shop on the side. Any idea why he may have gone to jail?

My apologies to the OP for the slight hijack.
Fire fighter from LA area, and yes, gonna be gone for a long time.
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Old 07-22-2011 | 06:46 PM
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Old 07-22-2011 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ROTAX454
302sport. I see that you are from CT. Rich Zul is fairly close to you. Looks like you could be spending some serious money on new motors. Why not go visit him and see what he has to offer. Nice having an engine builder with his years of building expertise. http://www.zulracing.com/
He has a pair of 800's looking for a home.
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Old 07-22-2011 | 11:48 PM
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Old 07-23-2011 | 07:12 AM
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I mentioned Mercury's costs eariler in this thread. How about $9,194.00 for 850 crank and, 470.00 each for connecting rods, on Bam Marines web site.
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Old 07-23-2011 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 45SS
I mentioned Mercury's costs eariler in this thread. How about $9,194.00 for 850 crank and, 470.00 each for connecting rods, on Bam Marines web site.
I've been fighting blower belt idler pulley issues on my merc's.
Bearings from BAM $46, same SKF bearing from my local distributer $8! Each motor takes 6. 12 for $96 vs. $552....
Glad I shopped!

Not to mention that this shouldn't be an issue to begin with

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Old 07-23-2011 | 08:40 AM
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a few good names mentioned..what about Mark from Precision Marine..
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Old 07-23-2011 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Jassman
a few good names mentioned..what about Mark from Precision Marine..
+1 for Mark Boos
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Old 07-23-2011 | 11:13 AM
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What about COBRA POWER???
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Old 07-23-2011 | 11:51 AM
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Saris Racing...just ask Back4More
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