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Take Ed's prices to your dealer and see if they'll match it. If not ask what he wants to rig it if you buy it from Ed. Buy the controls and wiring harness from him.. Ed's not going to be any better than your dealer on those.. If he's that busy and doesn't want the work then chances are he's going to be the same way if you do buy the engine from him and need warranty work. Find another dealer.

Mounting an outboard is no big deal especially if you have an old one to take off. The biggest hassel on the new DFI's is making sure the oil system is primed and the air purged. It's not tough at all and the procedure is covered in the shop manual which everyone should have any way.