Hello to all!
I am considering buying a 16' open bow with a Mercruiser 140 in it. I am able to get the boat for $250 because the block is cracked across the cylinders. I already have in my possession a Buick LG3 3800 motor with low miles. I was wondering if someone out there knew what it would take to make the LG3 into a marine motor ( originally came out of a Buick Century), and what I would need to do in order to make this motor fit in place of the Mercury 140 motor. Though I am new to the boating world (this will be my first boat), I am very fluent with automotive motors, welding, and some custom fabrication. I would just like to know how practical this swap would be. PLEASE HELP!!
I am considering buying a 16' open bow with a Mercruiser 140 in it. I am able to get the boat for $250 because the block is cracked across the cylinders. I already have in my possession a Buick LG3 3800 motor with low miles. I was wondering if someone out there knew what it would take to make the LG3 into a marine motor ( originally came out of a Buick Century), and what I would need to do in order to make this motor fit in place of the Mercury 140 motor. Though I am new to the boating world (this will be my first boat), I am very fluent with automotive motors, welding, and some custom fabrication. I would just like to know how practical this swap would be. PLEASE HELP!!
