"I need some help locating man
"I need some help locating manuals, parts lists, ect for my boat's engine, and the Eaton outdrive attached to it. My Grandfather(who passed away in the mid 1970's)built the boat from an American Molded Hull kit in 1963/1964. I know the engine is a Buick/Oldsmobile 215 CDI all aluminum V8. I found a number stamped on the block, 4GMJ784 273. Since the boat is an I/O it is a rear flywheel and a label indicates "turns left-hand propeller" so would that be standard, or opposite rotation? Grandpa was a bit of a rebel and built her with the helm on the port side rather than starboard, wouldn't be supprised if he put a counter-rotating engine in as a single to counter the weight of port controls! I know nothing about the Eaton outdrive, except it tends to break prop shear pins if you aren't smooth & gentle with the throttle! I don't have a picture of the drive, but here are a few of the engine. Also, she hasn't been run in about 15 years. The oil was changed before she was stored, but I don't think the engine was fogged. Any tips for restarting, or other info on engine or outdrive would be appricated.
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"I need some help locating manuals, parts lists, ect for my boat's engine, and the Eaton outdrive attached to it. My Grandfather(who passed away in the mid 1970's)built the boat from an American Molded Hull kit in 1963/1964. I know the engine is a Buick/Oldsmobile 215 CDI all aluminum V8. I found a number stamped on the block, 4GMJ784 273. Since the boat is an I/O it is a rear flywheel and a label indicates "turns left-hand propeller" so would that be standard, or opposite rotation? Grandpa was a bit of a rebel and built her with the helm on the port side rather than starboard, wouldn't be supprised if he put a counter-rotating engine in as a single to counter the weight of port controls! I know nothing about the Eaton outdrive, except it tends to break prop shear pins if you aren't smooth & gentle with the throttle! I don't have a picture of the drive, but here are a few of the engine. Also, she hasn't been run in about 15 years. The oil was changed before she was stored, but I don't think the engine was fogged. Any tips for restarting, or other info on engine or outdrive would be appricated.