2.3 OMC cobra

[joshn569]

1989 bayliner with 2.3 cobra

Bad engine...

can i rip the motor out a ford ranger and convert all the marine parts to it and run that?

or.....

What other engine(s) will bolt in place and work? is a v8 conversion pricey?

 

[ifallsguy]

Re: 2.3 OMC cobra

my understanding is the short block (block, crank, pistons, oil pumtp, timing belt and pullies ) are the same. Everything else is marine (intake and exhaust manifolds, carb, starter, distributor, alternator, etc. You should be able to do it.

 

[joshn569]

Re: 2.3 OMC cobra

cylinder head is the same too?


my boat had the cylinder taken off for a head gasket then sat apart out side for 3 years without being covered up. So i have everything but the head is seized up and cylinder walls rusty ect...

if I could pop a ford ranger or mustang motor in that would be super..... years that would be compatible....???