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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 08:50 PM
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51 merc 3/4

Hey guys just wondering if any of you could shed light on the best motor to replace my seized flathead with ? looking for ease of fitment here not huge power . thanks
 
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 09:48 PM
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Another flat V8 will bolt right in like it was made to. There are still plenty of them around. Depending why yours is seized, you may be able to free it up and use it with minimal cost, too.
 
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I agree with Ross. Where are you located?
 
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