Engine for 24
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Engine for 24
After a year of working with the people who did not winterize my boat but were paid too, I finally received a settlement from their insurance company. I had a 502 crate engine and the engine block cracked over the winter. We did about 71-73 just around 5,000 RPMs. Have a couple of engines/options that we are looking at, but wondering what is too much, and what might need mods with the hatch cover. Really do not want to have to put a scoop in. I also want a reliable, strong engine that does not need a full-time mechanic on staff.
what feedback does anyone have for engine, HP, etc. We had the 502 with the smaller carb and intake, and it just fit in. Not sure if the engine was sitting up higher than was needed, but we did have heavy duty mounts, etc.
Outdrive issues are a concern too. we have a Bravo I, and the guy I purchased the boat from said that he had heavier duty gears, etc. put in after he blew it out or hit something.
what feedback does anyone have for engine, HP, etc. We had the 502 with the smaller carb and intake, and it just fit in. Not sure if the engine was sitting up higher than was needed, but we did have heavy duty mounts, etc.
Outdrive issues are a concern too. we have a Bravo I, and the guy I purchased the boat from said that he had heavier duty gears, etc. put in after he blew it out or hit something.
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Never seen your "12:1" 509 do more than 6000 and still not stay together...so you lowered the comp and still think it will Rpm up there... how about balancing the "new" reciprocating assembly too?
* Just being Honest.
* Just being Honest.
Last edited by MikeyFIN; 05-15-2010 at 05:15 AM.