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Originally Posted by keith
Thanks Bobbert. The 357 reman is one of the engines I am looking at. It is either that or the 5.7 mpi remanufactured. I guess you had that choice too. How do you like the new motor? Any regrets not going with the MPI?
I have 1.62 gears and have been told that I can re-prop instead of changing them.
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I also have 1.62 gears in my Merc Alpha I.(Tsunami 23) After some experiment with props of many sizes,I ended up going with a 15'-1/2 x 17 Mirage Stainless steel prop.it pretty much works perfect at all rpm ranges.
When I did my restore on the Tsunami,I had planned on going all new with a new engine and new outdrive.Unfortunately reality in the financials hit home,so I went with a donor boat that just went through an engine with a new long block 350 carbed Mercruiser.The guy sold it as the transom was shot,and didn't want to sink any more money into it.It only had 200 hours on it.
I almost hate saying this because I don't want to jinx it,but after 5 full seasons,it's been pretty much trouble free.Personally,I like the carb,(I used a 600cfm Edelbrock marine carb).I know that in an emergency I can rube goldberg the carb if I had a problem,but not so sure on the MPI,i'd probably be out of my league.
Also in the area I fish,virtually all the boats are either older I/O's or inboards,and the one shop I use is an expert on those systems.He also has all the parts on hand and is very reasonable.
Good luck which ever way you decide to go.