gtcwildbill
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"OK, OK I knew that would get
"OK, OK I knew that would get a few of ya reading!
I have been a merc guy for a bit i guess.I have that one handled as it is a '79 and i've fixed everything twice and a couple of things 3 times.
I am looking at a winter project to keep me outta trouble. It's an '86 Ebbtide 18 ft.
4.3/cobra (dog clutch style i believe)
This boat is immaculate except for 1 small scratch. It has been sitting (covered) for about 7 or 8 years. The original owner sold it (cheaply I think) to my local auto junkyard and told him it has a cracked block.
I checked the boat over very well and all is in great shape except for some minor rot in the plywood side panels. I pulled the dipstick and it was clean oil but creamy at the very bottom 1/2 inch.
I have read a bit here and see that there is some shifter cable problems with the cobra units. I don't see alot on cracked blocks or blown head gaskets so I presume this is a fairly dependible motor.
So my questions:
How can I tell if it is actually a cracked block or if it is maybe just a blown head gasket?
Would a compression test tell me if it is a head gasket or would a cracked block read the same?
Second, I have read the Stuart at hastings bulliten on the shift cables and adjustments but I am wondering would this unit be hard to shift when it is not running? It seems quite stiff to me and I am not sure if it is because it potentially has problems or if it is because it has sat for so long?
Lastly, what else should I look for before making this sale at what I belive to be an incredible deal? ($400)
I appreciate any and all input
Bill"
"OK, OK I knew that would get a few of ya reading!
I have been a merc guy for a bit i guess.I have that one handled as it is a '79 and i've fixed everything twice and a couple of things 3 times.
I am looking at a winter project to keep me outta trouble. It's an '86 Ebbtide 18 ft.
4.3/cobra (dog clutch style i believe)
This boat is immaculate except for 1 small scratch. It has been sitting (covered) for about 7 or 8 years. The original owner sold it (cheaply I think) to my local auto junkyard and told him it has a cracked block.
I checked the boat over very well and all is in great shape except for some minor rot in the plywood side panels. I pulled the dipstick and it was clean oil but creamy at the very bottom 1/2 inch.
I have read a bit here and see that there is some shifter cable problems with the cobra units. I don't see alot on cracked blocks or blown head gaskets so I presume this is a fairly dependible motor.
So my questions:
How can I tell if it is actually a cracked block or if it is maybe just a blown head gasket?
Would a compression test tell me if it is a head gasket or would a cracked block read the same?
Second, I have read the Stuart at hastings bulliten on the shift cables and adjustments but I am wondering would this unit be hard to shift when it is not running? It seems quite stiff to me and I am not sure if it is because it potentially has problems or if it is because it has sat for so long?
Lastly, what else should I look for before making this sale at what I belive to be an incredible deal? ($400)
I appreciate any and all input
Bill"