Need to pull and identify engine, Help

[CLAYAROBINSON]

Know nothing about bout engines. Have removed heads, "fan belt" pullies, water pump, fuel pump, etc. Removed moter mount bolts and "transmition housing" bolts along top and sides. Can not find any bolts on bottum, are there any? Have rebuilt car engines in my younger days about 20 years ago. Back then I remember having to pry a littel some times. Also seam to remember something about locating pins. Doesn't come apart without prying. Am I missing somthing or should I start brying? Seams to still be attached. Also, can anyone identify this engine? 4.0 bore, 3.5-4.0 stroke seams to be 3.75, but don't know at this time. Think it my be a 350 chevy. It's in a 1977 Sea Ray 2400 SadenCruiser. See pics.

Any info on this would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Clay

 

[farmhand2710]

Re: Need to pull and identify engine, Help

Yes, what you have is a 350 chevy. They are a cheap and easy rebuild. Good luck!

 

[christoner2002]

Re: Need to pull and identify engine, Help

Here are a couple of sites where you can look up that number you have the picture of. I would say that it is a 350.

http://www.rapidomarine.com/default.aspx?p=/block_casting_id_.aspx


http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php

 

[CLAYAROBINSON]

Re: Need to pull and identify engine, Help

Thanks guys,

Anybody have input on removal?

Clay

 

[christoner2002]

Re: Need to pull and identify engine, Help

I have always been told to pull the outdrive, so the splined shaft is out of the back of the engine. I tink then, it is 2 bolts towards the front of the engine, and 2 at the back. And your wiring to your starter, fuel lines etc. I think there is a large round plug that is all of your alt, sending unit, ignition wiring.

 

[Don S]

Re: Need to pull and identify engine, Help

From your pictures, It looks like you might have a Volvo outdrive. If that is the case, you DO NOT pull the outdrive, only the upper gear box. and remove the 6 bolts holding the clamp ring to the flywheel housing. But, from the looks of the engine compartment, that might not help get the engine out. You will probably need to remove the raw water pump off the front pulley in order to get the clearance to move the engine forward. If that doesn't clear things, you may have to disconnect the block from the flywheel housing to get clearance.
From the looks of things, you still need to remove the flywheel cover to change the bearings in it while you have the engine out.

 

[CLAYAROBINSON]

Re: Need to pull and identify engine, Help

Thanks for the help

Engine pulled.

Do I need to know anything that is differant with boat engines then car engines

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Need to pull and identify engine, Help

The starter,carb,alternator,brass core plugs,the cam is more of a truck cam.
The list goes on.
The new long block from Rapido marine would be the way i would go...