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I do not have an hour meter, but my guess would be somewhere between 60 and 70 hard hours.
My last hour of running the For Now in 2006 was today...
The 502 I rebuilt is still running great so we're going to try to run her "as is" for another year.
My last hour of running the For Now in 2006 was today...
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The 502 I rebuilt is still running great so we're going to try to run her "as is" for another year.
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25-30 hrs a year at this point
I used to be good for 100
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Originally Posted by Superbabi
Tim, the merc 525-600's are good for an easy 250-300 hours. ![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Or ???????????
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Originally Posted by Pat McPherson
So G, are you leaving her as is for another year?
Or ???????????
Or ???????????
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Originally Posted by Superbabi
Pat, she has 200 plus TROUBLE FREE HOURS. I want to keep it that way, the motor will have a refresh along with the drive rebuild. All this adds up to some major $$$$, but well worth every dollar not to have any weekend down time next year.
Not sure about a HP boost at this time, will see in a few weeks !!!!!
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On top, I would suggest having the heads bowl ported, if not fully ported, during the rebuild. A good porting job on those Eddelbrocks will gain you 30+HP.
Also, new lifters, valve springs, retainers, and locks...
As for the drive, didn't you already have that gone through under warranty?
Your $$ may be better spent on a low hour spare drive. especially if you plan to turn up the boost...
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