need help finding a longblock

[captain of the seas]

Hello All. I am in Nevada.
I just picked up a 1983 230 scorpion chris craft,
the motor is GM 5.7 and it has an aftermarket drive by STERNDRIVE ENGINEERING.
But i can see there is a bulge and crack in the left side of the block. I'm thinking that buying along block would be the safest and most economical way to get her up and running.
Any comments on that?

I would like to know where to buy a reputable MARINE rebuild and / or should I just get a new one and where.

 

[windsors03cobra]

Re: need help finding a longblock

http://www.rapidomarine.com/

 

[Bondo]

Re: need help finding a longblock

I just picked up a 1983 230 scorpion chris craft, but i can see there is a bulge and crack in the left side of the block. I'm thinking that buyin along block would be the safest and most economical way to get her up and running.
Any comments on that?
I would like to know where to buy a reputable MARINE rebuild and / or should I just get a new one and where.

Ayuh,... Things would be abit easier if you told Us just what motor is in your boat...

 

[captain of the seas]

Re: need help finding a longblock

Thank you windsor03cobra I 'll look at rapid marine to see what they have to offer I also found
USmarine engine at http://usengine.us/
And these guys.
http://www.remanufactured-marine-engines.com
that i'M looking at.

Bond-o, It is a 5.7 GM /

Do you know where the engine Number is so that I may get it correctly identified

 

[Bondo]

Re: need help finding a longblock

Do you know where the engine Number is so that I may get it correctly identified

Ayuh,... If it's the Mercruiser original, It'll be on a tag riveted to the block, just ahead of the starter...
If not,..
You already know it's a 350(nice edit btw)...
It Should be a 2 piece rear main block if it's an 83....
And,..
If you check the starter bolt pattern, you'll know which flywheel is on it...

 

[captain of the seas]

Re: need help finding a longblock

I'll look for those items, thanks.