Going to look at a boat this sunday that I am thinking about purchasing. It is an Albemarle 242 Express. The boat is basically a restore job. I know little about stern drives but I do understand engines. I know that this engine is very similar to the one in my truck but would like some tips on things to ask about to get a feeling as to whether or not this gentleman has some knowledge about the work he has done. below is what he says about engine in a forum covering the rebuild.
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ENGINE POWER
Found a brand new 5.7 Vortec GM based motor for a steal. The owner was going to repower his boat but gave up and basically gave the new motor away. The motor was complete with oil pan, valve covers, intake manifold and carb as well as GM HEI distributor and wires.
It almost felt too easy as the motor was ready to go.
Installed a new raw water pump, went with a stainless thermostat housing for a mercruiser which allowed the use of a 1" hose to the manifolds allowing brass drains to be installed on the exhaust manifolds.
Rebuilt the starter and alternator and went through and replaced all the wiring connection with heat shrink connections.
Ran the motor on the ground first to make sure everything was working correctly. The motor had the cutout and cam for a manual fuel pump and went that route.
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He did perform a ten hour break in. Changed oil. Spent 10 more hours on lake. He set all timing himself and has been offshore twice.
I believe it has a brand new outdrive but will have to confirm.
Thanks.
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ENGINE POWER
Found a brand new 5.7 Vortec GM based motor for a steal. The owner was going to repower his boat but gave up and basically gave the new motor away. The motor was complete with oil pan, valve covers, intake manifold and carb as well as GM HEI distributor and wires.
It almost felt too easy as the motor was ready to go.
Installed a new raw water pump, went with a stainless thermostat housing for a mercruiser which allowed the use of a 1" hose to the manifolds allowing brass drains to be installed on the exhaust manifolds.
Rebuilt the starter and alternator and went through and replaced all the wiring connection with heat shrink connections.
Ran the motor on the ground first to make sure everything was working correctly. The motor had the cutout and cam for a manual fuel pump and went that route.
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He did perform a ten hour break in. Changed oil. Spent 10 more hours on lake. He set all timing himself and has been offshore twice.
I believe it has a brand new outdrive but will have to confirm.
Thanks.
