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sammi

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I just aquired a boat as a res

I just aquired a boat as a restoration project. The engine (1977 318 chrysler) was improperly winterized and I found a freeze plug laying in the bilge. I stuck it back in and the engine started right up but after a few min utes of running there was water in the oil. Is the block cracked beyond repair or is there something simple to check.
 
I'm afraid it's cracke

I'm afraid it's cracked--you can tell for sure by pulling the intake and looking below it.


Start looking for another motor or buy a long block.

Jeff
 
"If I buy a long block on my o

"If I buy a long block on my own and bring it and my old motor to a mechanic, what would be a ballpark figure to have him build the new motor?"
 
About three hours work (if

About three hours work (if he's good) to swap over all the parts. Maybe $100 an hour?

Jeff
 
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