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I did put it in the lake and take it for a ride. The crack produced a lot of water so not much riding. It stayed a-float and the outdrive appeared to operate well. Since I pull the outdrive to change the motor I am replacing the water pump, gimble, bellows, and u-joint while in there. Trying to...
So I went through MABBCO for the long block. I did a HP marine camshaft, Double row timing set, high volume oil pump, new valve springs for the camshaft, roller lifters, and flat top pistons.
I stayed with the standard 5.7 non vortec heads. The gentlemen from the engine place said I would be around 300HP. So the current fuel delivery should work?
I stayed with the standard 5.7 non vortec heads. The gentlemen from the engine place said I would be around 300HP. So the current fuel delivery should work?
I just bought a 1994 Chaparral 1930 SST with a Mercruiser/GM 305. When I bought the boat the current owner explained that the boat was winterized and the engine block still cracked. Upon looking at it it is more than a "crack" I have since purchased a long block to replace it. The company I...
