"I have had all of the trials
"I have had all of the trials and tribulations that a 470 engine brings with it. I am facing the second bearing sleave replacement for the water pump seal and a stator that is on the weak side and making me very nervous indeed. Basically, I am facing another large repair bill even if I do it myself. As luck would have it, my Dad picked up a 1973 Browning (rare indeed)with only 110 hours on the MCM 140 engine. The transom on this boat has dry rot beyond repair. He offered the entire package (engine and outdrive) as a replacement for the ailing 470. The question is will I regret the loss in HP? It is going into a 1986 22' Starcraft Islander that is used for fishing here in the Great Lakes. This type of offer is hard to pass up. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance."
"I have had all of the trials and tribulations that a 470 engine brings with it. I am facing the second bearing sleave replacement for the water pump seal and a stator that is on the weak side and making me very nervous indeed. Basically, I am facing another large repair bill even if I do it myself. As luck would have it, my Dad picked up a 1973 Browning (rare indeed)with only 110 hours on the MCM 140 engine. The transom on this boat has dry rot beyond repair. He offered the entire package (engine and outdrive) as a replacement for the ailing 470. The question is will I regret the loss in HP? It is going into a 1986 22' Starcraft Islander that is used for fishing here in the Great Lakes. This type of offer is hard to pass up. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance."