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Help with replacing my 318 with a 350...

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ChrisDe

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Hey everyone, I am new to the forum and to marine engines. I am an aircraft mechanic and have changed and rebuilt tons of airplane engines but I have never worked on a boat or a car!
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How rough a job is it to convert from a 318 to a 350? I blew my engine striper fishing and have not been able to find a good 318 replacement. I did however get a nice deal on a 350 so I am going with that.

I want to start pulling my 318 ASAP but having never done this before I was hoping someone had a step by step guide they could post for me.

Side Note: I have the new bell housing, harness, and mounts for the 350. I also have an experienced mechanic that is going to help me drop in the new engine but I am on my own for removing the old one and prepping the area for the new one.

Any help would be great.
Thanks!
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~Chris
 
That was not as bad as I thought it would be. Its ready to come out (took about an hour once I started to spin wrenches on it), just waiting on new engine and the hoist.

I am putting in a Chevy 350 marine engine that is actually written up as a remanu. heavy truck engine for marine use. Another new one to me but that's what it says in the owners manual. Has anyone ever heard of that?

As I said previously, I have the new bell housing, new engine mounts, engine harness, and a new tach. Everything else should be compatible as far as I know. Does anyone have any advice or tips?
 
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