"Mechanic skipped town with en
"Mechanic skipped town with entire 351 Ford engine out of 1975 25' Sports Craft sport fishing boat with Mercruiser setup. What are best options for replacement - need the whole engine with risers and so on.
Its an older boat but solid - I want it to be dependable. I'm fine with any good used engine that will work and be less expensive than new…
Can any Mercruiser engine be made to work or do I need to find another Ford? (I have a lead on a new GM crate motor.) If a GM-based engine can be used at all here, how many items need to be modified? Beds? Mounts? Wiring harness? Upper drive unit?
Will probably be doing most of the work myself, only calling the "real" mechanic for help if I get stumped. Would much appreciate any advice or info! Prices to expect? Sources? Links? Advice? Insight?
I'm very happy to have found you all here!"
"Mechanic skipped town with entire 351 Ford engine out of 1975 25' Sports Craft sport fishing boat with Mercruiser setup. What are best options for replacement - need the whole engine with risers and so on.
Its an older boat but solid - I want it to be dependable. I'm fine with any good used engine that will work and be less expensive than new…
Can any Mercruiser engine be made to work or do I need to find another Ford? (I have a lead on a new GM crate motor.) If a GM-based engine can be used at all here, how many items need to be modified? Beds? Mounts? Wiring harness? Upper drive unit?
Will probably be doing most of the work myself, only calling the "real" mechanic for help if I get stumped. Would much appreciate any advice or info! Prices to expect? Sources? Links? Advice? Insight?
I'm very happy to have found you all here!"