odie241
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- May 17, 2010
- Messages
- 115
Ok guys,help me out here.I just bought a 1983 Rinker 21' Cuddy,with a 4.3 mercruiser,mercruiser out drive.The boat has a rotten transom,so i basically bought it for parts.I have a 1977 Thompson Del ray,with a 400ci Chevy,898 Out drive.Now i know a 4.3 is basically a small block chevy,minus 2 cylinders.I am going to use the alternator,control box ( Thats why i bought the boat) since my control box is junk,keeping me off the water.
What i wanna know is,will the power steering components work with my v8.I do know the pump will work,what about the rest of it,more concerned about the stuff behind the motor,the hoses I can have made custom if need be.If I had the time,and the money,knowledge,I would put a new transom in,as this boat is in really good shape,floors were replace 2 years ago,new carpet,and so on.I will be selling the other parts,steering controls,motor,ect.
The bell housing looks identical to mine,so i will be keeping all that for having a spare assembly.What are your guys thoughts on this,I have learned everything I know about boats,from all of you.I am a certified auto mechanic by trade,so I am not afraid to get dirty.I will post pictures if ya guys wanna see it.
What i wanna know is,will the power steering components work with my v8.I do know the pump will work,what about the rest of it,more concerned about the stuff behind the motor,the hoses I can have made custom if need be.If I had the time,and the money,knowledge,I would put a new transom in,as this boat is in really good shape,floors were replace 2 years ago,new carpet,and so on.I will be selling the other parts,steering controls,motor,ect.
The bell housing looks identical to mine,so i will be keeping all that for having a spare assembly.What are your guys thoughts on this,I have learned everything I know about boats,from all of you.I am a certified auto mechanic by trade,so I am not afraid to get dirty.I will post pictures if ya guys wanna see it.