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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    are you also saying that my flywheel ring gear will also be a perfect match bolt pattern etc, what about existing motor mount assuming modification in the engine compartment would be required?
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Im seriously considering heat exchanger close loop vs what was in prior open loop salt water. the set up was two 305 - 4 barrel I was reading best to stick with cast just in case I don't add a heat exchanger
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Oh Scott, could you provide me with example vortec block and a intake that would work well for my project, as mentioned for me HP is by far my goal as long as I keep it within the HP of the boat design to a degree that is. from my reading some Bayliner 2850 came with 305 / 350 and apparently...
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Ok thank you Scott, I will show my friend your suggestion since he is way more knowledgeable then I, I figured the more I keep things the same would ensure the rest of the parts will fit well, should one be concern about the stern drives if you increase the HP of an engine I would imagine the...
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Good morning all. the drive are OMC and look to be in good condition on the exterior zero scuff but will get to that once engine are ready. a Kudos to Bondo, I went to the machine shop with the 2 blocks and 4 heads and I the very knowledgeable team said we could take your money and do what you...
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Thank you for your reply its looking like 20 over would work. As for GM dealers we only have Ford in the Maritime hahaha just kidding you have point will give them a call who knows. Let's all keep in mind I'm retired have a huge shop 2 floors lots of tools and lots of courage :) and plenty of...
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Good day. Your not wrong in what you say to a certain extent however I have a good contact at a machine shop not as expensive as one may think. A new engine shipped to me in New Brunswick Canada is not as available as one may think. As for more HP I'm not interested whatsoever I'm a old guy now...
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Good day. Your not wrong in what you say to a certain extent however I have a good contact at a machine shop not as expensive as one may think. A new engine shipped to me in New Brunswick Canada is not as available as one may think. As for more HP I'm not interested whatsoever I'm a old guy now...
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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

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    1987 GM 305 x 2 rebuild questions.

    Good day all, several questions this morning ok lots :) I purchased a 1987 Bayliner 2850 for the trailer for my 25 foot aluminum boat and got the boat for free not to mention the aluminum 28 foot trailer for a GREAT price. Looking at the boat its in absolutely great shape accept the engines! So...
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    2850 Bayliner B command Bridge question

    Ok will check that. The boat is in great shape will be getting it home next week and start looking at its potential etc. Thank you
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    2850 Bayliner B command Bridge question

    Good day all big thank you for your assistance always much appreciated. the year is of the boat is 1987 the 2 engines are OMC cobra 5.0 V4 I'm trying to find out now what engine block brand they are?
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    2850 Bayliner B command Bridge question

    Good day all. I'm going to look at a 2850 Bayliner today for the trailer that comes with it not really the boat itself however the boat comes with it. price is real good considering the trailer is aluminum and in great shape I'm basically getting the boat for free. my question is on the boat it...
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    2007 mercury optimax 75 hp hard or not starting

    Good morning all. Just a quick update from my Uncle as to what Mercury informed him will keep all updated in case one has the same issues: Morning here's the last update from mercury tech support they're saying it's the oil pump.
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    2007 mercury optimax 75 hp hard or not starting

    That you very much message passed on to my Uncle and have to say regardless if that is the cause this is very good information for all that is not aware as I was not...
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    2007 mercury optimax 75 hp hard or not starting

    Thank you for your reply. Here is my.Uncle reply: Morning spark is good so is the compression they change the water pump impeller so far that's all I know I might be talking to them today tks for the information
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    2007 mercury optimax 75 hp hard or not starting

    Good day all. I'm posting this for my Uncle that is having issue with his outboard. 2007 mercury optimax 75 hp it happens when I try to start it in spring at home before going to the lake talk to a buddy and told me to take the plugs out and put a little bit of fuel and then try it again and it...
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    NA12S shifter wire ID question

    To add I,m runnig a DT85 Suzuki outboard also sent email to Suzuki thank you.
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    NA12S shifter wire ID question

    Good morning all. I have a NA12S Suzuki shifter 5 wires coming out of the shifter, I've ID the ground/ the yellow Tachometer/ the grey 12v / however the light pink and blue both provide 3v and was wondering if they are for e.g temp / oil psi gauges? Ive looked at several posting with diagram...
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    Suzuki DT85 cable gear adjustment question, anyone that has a DT85 to confirm question please.

    Good morning all. Im working on trying to adjust the gear cable and position for the reverse. see picture red arrow in order to get it in reverse it has to be full counter clockwise until that small stop hits the bottom of the engine casing adding pressure to the shift rod holder. anyone who...
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