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Flywheel Cover (bell housing in the auto world) will work on any of the SBC marine engines..... it is not year specific!
The Flywheel is year specific..... and must be the 153 tooth ring gear for this AQ series flywheel cover..., like I mentioned earlier! (it is the 168 tooth that will NOT fit within this flywheel cover! )
Just an FYI re; these two engines in Ireland:
Yes.... these are early engines (pre-1986-7)..... perimeter valve cover bolts/2 pc rear main seal. A non-issue actually.
The Bendix type starter motor would not do for me.... Very old technology for today.
Older Prestolite ignition distributors.... No on them!
They have been raw water cooled during this 300 hour previous life.... that may make a difference to you...
it would me!
Am I seeing a bronze bushing in the ends of the crankshafts????? (for you marine engine guys, that may be a red flag)
Quote: <font color=""0000ff"">If the power is not big enough for you the engines can be tweaked up from the 225hp to 280hp.</font>
I hope that you realize that this is not true.
They appear to have been well taken care of, and/or very nicely re-painted.
They are presenting these very nicely as the ad is shows well!
They include much of what a person would need for a re-power under the guise that
all is good!
Ad says; <font color=""0000ff"">USD $3,244.12 Approximate US Dollar Equivalent.</font>
Now calculate the cost or value for good used; <u>exhaust manifolds, a flywheel, an intake and carburetor, a distributor and a circulation pump!</u>
Subtract this sum from the asking price...., and that is what you would be paying for this "re-manufactured" engine.
<u>This may not be a bargain for a re-man 5.0L..... I don't know your market!</u>
Being a little on the skeptical side..... just what is "re-manufactured" to these people?
You may want to contact Roger at MichiganMoroz.com
Currently, they are offering a
5.7L (350 ci) marine engine (1967-1985) Long Block w/ tin ware, for US$1,999.00 and a One Year (parts and labor) Written Warranty.
These people have a great reputation.
http://www.michiganmotorz.com/Marine+Engines/Remanufactured+marine+engines/5.7L+ %28350+ci%29+marine+engine+%281967-1985%29
This is a repeat since you did not respond to it:
I'd strongly encourage you to replace the PDS bearings in your flywheel cover. Cheap to do, as these are a standard open bearing that can be found easily! It'll be good insurance against failure down the road!
OH.... What boat is this engine being installed in? Type/length/style, etc???? Just curious as I am sure the other guys are! "