I just received a long block 318 from Atlantic Marine for my Albin Getaway. I purchased the boat knowing that their was a bad knock in the engine and would probably need to be replaced even though it only had 40 hours on it; the engine had already been pulled from the boat. I am concerned that maybe there was a factor other than a bad rebuild that could have damaged the engine. I have purchased /done the following even though the previous owner stated the everything was in good working order last season. The engine is fresh water cooled.
Is there anything else I should look at?
One more question (probably lying), should I use stainless steel bolts on any of the hang on parts, intake manifold, valve covers and oil pan?
I truly appreciate the knowledge on this site, and any advise you may have for me. Hopefully someday I have enough experience on the 318 to pass along to someone in my situation!
Thank you,
- New exhaust manifolds and risers
- New fuel pump
- New Carburetor
- New raw water pump
- New Water circulation pump
- New fuel pump
- Rebuilt the starter and alternator
- New cap, rotor, coil, soleniod, plugs and wires ( I did notice that the coil resister is the 2 plug style witch I thought was for a regular points style rotor, I have an electronic ignition. is this not good?
- Rebuilt the velvet drive transmission
- Had a prop shop run the numbers on the boat to make sure it wasn't over propped
Is there anything else I should look at?
One more question (probably lying), should I use stainless steel bolts on any of the hang on parts, intake manifold, valve covers and oil pan?
I truly appreciate the knowledge on this site, and any advise you may have for me. Hopefully someday I have enough experience on the 318 to pass along to someone in my situation!
Thank you,