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#34601 07/08/2002 10:03 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 5 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 5 | Just from the pics, it looks like the rear fo the block does not have the appropriate size flanges to attach a bell housing to. The cast flanges on my 292 appear to be much larger, allowing the use of different bell housings and transmissions.
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#34602 07/09/2002 4:36 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 206 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 206 | The Mercruisers have the same bellhousing mounts as the automotive models - they used a special "mini" housing. Some of the 292s used a hotter cam and 4-barrel carb but I don't think the 225 HP rating is correct, the standard 292 Mercruiser was 175 HP, the performance model was 200 or 205 HP if I recall correctly. Other differences are that the intake and exhaust manifolds are water cooled (expensive) and valve cover and pushrod covers are alloy castings. | | |
#34603 07/09/2002 7:03 PM | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 234 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2000 Posts: 234 | I can't tell from the picture, but the Mercruisers sometimes also sported a very nice aluminum valve cover. That one might be painted over - worth a few bucks just for that, very popular add-on. Been looking for one for my 250...  -Boyo
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