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Just picked up a 78 carrera ss7m with 454 (but needs rebuild) with stainless manifolds n threw hull exhaust. Has trs drive with a as rapter 23p prop out drive and trans were rebuilt, then motor went picked it up for $2500 with nice trailer (plus $1000 in gas and purchase of emergency vehicle...

I used to be sure I didn't have the b/w trans now looking at pics of the merc trans. I'm not so much. Could i tell by simply measuring from back of the block to transome? Isn't the b/w longer? Any one have measurements for either?

Is this special tool expensive? Even if I pull as one unit I'll have to split them to rebuild the 454, and then have to align it? witch I assume is easier outside the boat?

Just picked up a 78 carrera with 454 that has rod knock. I've never pulled an engine in a boat with the trs drive. It has the merc trans and not the b/w. Can I just in bolt the transmission from engine and slide it out that way? Also it has power steering is there enough slack in the hoses to...