Identify my outdrive...

[DrEvil]

I jsut got this boat as a project. It is a 1969 Wellcraft with a 4,3 and an OMC outdrive. I just replaced the transom seal, and I want to upgrade my steering from cables and pulleys to a Teleflex system.

I need to identify the outdrive so I can get the necessary hardware to convert the steering. If anyone knows what parts I need it will help more as I am new to boating.

TIA

 

[EricR]

Re: Identify my outdrive...

That is not a 4.3, in case someone told you that was a GM engine. That is a smallblock Ford, likely a 302. Definitely an early OMC electric shift stringer drive.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Identify my outdrive...

800type drive? "cables and pullys" was this a "tru-coarse steering "?
motor appears to be ford but i never saw a ford with a canted dist. Buick maybe? Can you take a closer/better pic of the motor.

 

[bomar76]

Re: Identify my outdrive...

That is a Buick engine....note the location of the oil filter.

 

[72IMPAZTEC]

Re: Identify my outdrive...

UMMMMMMMMMMMMMM not sure exactly what it is....

BUT it is not a FORD V-8.

I don't think it is a FORD anything.

I think it is a GM V-6, likely a Buick. 231.

 

[EricR]

Re: Identify my outdrive...

Yer right, it's not a Ford. Thought I saw four plug wires going over the valve cover. Too many Bud Lights.

 

[DrEvil]

Re: Identify my outdrive...

It IS a GM engine. Of course all the numbers are at work... Ill post them tomorrow.

The engine is a 4.3 V6 with a 2BBL Rochester Carb. All parts are labeled GM, and I think it may possibly be a 231... I need to get the casting numbers from the block. DOes the 231 have the same firing order as the 4.3? I wonder...

The outdrive is labeled " Outboard Marine"

All tags are painted over or missing. Once I find out What it is I need to track down an owners manual.

I do have the electric shift.

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Identify my outdrive...

Oh the horror!.......
Buick is GM......
I hope you didn't pay too much.....
You have your work cut out for you & thensome....
There is still time to get out & save your money for something worthwhile.....​

 

[Rob454]

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LOL thats a Buick motor. Reason I know is i jsut pulled one out of a boat I was given and sold it for 100$. the outdrive is a OMC electric shift. It had that too. Sold it for 150$.
Rob

 

[whywhyzed]

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[Bondo]

Re: Identify my outdrive...

jsut got this boat as a project.

Ayuh,......... Sorry to hear that,.......

Part it Out,+ sell the pieces on ebay,...........

Then take the Cash,+ buy a Real Boat.....................

 

[Dakota47]

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bondo is correct. sell it. not worth your time.