Any tips for removing exhaust manifolds on 242ss
11-16-2018, 09:50 AM
#22
So I have another update. I had a friend of mine pull the engine from the boat because I didn’t have any time. Too many projects at the moment. Manifolds are off. Looks like the heads have to come off. They are looking pretty ugly due to the water. Going to inspect lower end while it’s apart. Hopefully that’s ok. Didn’t find any water in the oil. So now that the engine is out I’m going to clean up the bilge and do a lot of preventative maintenance while it’s out. Wasn’t planning on it but just makes sense. I guess this is boating after all. Lol. I couldn’t believe how heavy the hatch was. The foam in the cushions must be waterlogged so I’m going to look at getting the vinyl and foam redone on that too. All in all hopefully all this work will make for a good boating season next year
11-16-2018, 10:12 AM
#23
Hatch about 250-300 lb and very awkward. If you are going to redo the gasket I have the spec/supplier around here somewhere, let me know if you need it.
Be sure to check your intake manifold under the t-stat for rot. Good luck and thanks for the update.
Be sure to check your intake manifold under the t-stat for rot. Good luck and thanks for the update.
11-16-2018, 04:43 PM
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Been here and done this Skirby. Sorry it worked out this way for you too. On the bright side, you will know what you have and what you don’t by the end of it all. Best of luck to you. And if I can give any advise, it’s to do things right this time and avoid the next time.
11-30-2018, 02:47 PM
#25
Skirby, Just ran across this. If you are looking for stock replacement this looks real clean. Looks like a good deal on stock 454/330
https://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...engine.193102/
https://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...engine.193102/
12-01-2018, 08:21 AM
#26
Thanks Glenamy. I think mine is a mag I'll know more once I take the heads off. I'd like to save the mag if possible to get the little bit of extra horsepower but I appreciate the heads up on that engine it does look very clean
01-25-2019, 03:18 PM
#27
So I got the engine home and pulled the valve covers and intake. Looks like a 330. Oval port heads. Had 2 bent pushrods. Still working on getting heads off. Still have 3 head bolts that are being difficult. Any thoughts on rebuilding the 330? Was rebuilt in 2008. Or should I try to find something else to drop in? Don’t want to spend $10-12k on a brand new Mercruiser. Looking for options and opinions. I’d like to use the boat for one more season I think then upgrade to a 272 or 292
01-25-2019, 07:48 PM
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You can order a new block from 1800 runs new and save a lot of hassle, or buying something unknown but atlas you have time to look around.
