Will a used chevy 305 car motor repalce my mercruiser 260 without any problems?

[johnnyrich10]

My Mercruiser 260 has a cracked block i think, will a car motor work? And will all my stuff fit on the used 305? looking at this on craigslist.

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/2410106601.html

any help suggestions appreciated,

Johnny

 

[searay3]

Re: Will a used chevy 305 car motor repalce my mercruiser 260 without any problems?

350 truck engines are a fairly inexpensive as they are plentiful. I also think you would be dissapointed going from a 350 to 305. The main things are a truck cam, very important to avoid reversion, brass core plugs and all your marine life support. (Marine carb and electrical).

 

[Bondo]

Re: Will a used chevy 305 car motor repalce my mercruiser 260 without any problems?

My Mercruiser 260 has a cracked block i think, will a car motor work? And will all my stuff fit on the used 305? looking at this on craigslist.

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/2410106601.html

any help suggestions appreciated,

Johnny

Ayuh,... So long as the Vintage is the Same,...
You've got a chance....

The 1 in that ad, Don't look very promising...
$200. motors don't tend to run very well, very long...

 

[mkast]

Re: Will a used chevy 305 car motor repalce my mercruiser 260 without any problems?

Buying an engine that can't be started is risky at best.
If ANYTHING is wrong, the seller will say, "It wasn't like that when you bought it."