need an engine
 

Unearthed my boat after 4 years of storage, well I'll start from the beginning. I only let my sister borrow my boat twice, the second time she did she blew the engine. Because we always had lots of toys I parked it, drained the block and have not used it since. Since my life changed in November I got my boat back out and the engine was diagnosed the other day. I threw a rod. Need a rebuilt 350 merc. The boat is an 87. Any leads would be appreciated if I cannot find one here in upstate NY. May is right around the corner, if you know of anything hook me up!! Thanks in advance - Becky

This Sister?

Roger, that's not really her, I don't know where Danny found that picture. I'm sure he thought he was being funny. ;)

check www.1800runsnew.com

Becca, I really thought that was your sister. I can`t help but notice some ''resemblance'' though.:D

becca what kind of boat do you have?

what kidn of 350 are you looking for? carb? efi?

carb and it's just a 20' bowrider. No thru hull this summer although I was thinking about doing it when the engine was swapped. What do you think? Well, going away for the weekend gotta to start moving my antique outboard collection up into storage.

Becky, I have a used complete take out. Belongs to a customer, but it is an 85 or so, 400 hours, recent new exhaust, was running fine when we pulled it a year ago but I can start it up on the skid and make sure. I will have to ask but I think $1400 will take it.

Where was it used? Probably not freshwater? Just curious, exploring all avenues now.

Why dont you rebuild the one you have or was the damage to exstensive?

Sean

As you guessed, not freshwater. Boat was trailered, and I think they were pretty good about flushing. They really don't look too bad.

1800runsnew does not not seem to have a very good reputation here on OSO. Be carefull..

convincor, really???

i though most OSO member that bought engines from them were pretty happy with them?

Seems the new engines have been ok but the rebuilts have had problems.

Becca give Chris acall at stern drive Specialist. 315-623-7642. He is located in Constantia NY which is just north of Syracuse. I know he can help you out.

Dave M.

yes he can help you cause he's gonna have my freshwater 92 350 mag in end the june Mobile one motor new riser and manifolds and you can drive youself to see if it runs as expected
nothing better than using the motor before buying
All goodies stay for a easy drop in

Hi Becca. Coming to west Michigan any time soon?

I would buy a short block or long block (depending on the condition of what you have) 4 bolt 350 from a GM dealer. If you don't know of one that can give you a good price, buy a couple of hot rod car mags and check the adds. New can usually be had around $1200

try this link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=26454

350 engine with 30 hours
 

I HAVE A 350 CID ENGINE THAT HAS 30 HRS. IT IS A HP 350 AND THE ONLY REASON THAT I REPLACED THE ENGINE, WAS SO I COULD INSTALL A 383 ENGINE WITH ALOT MORE HPS!!! TOM 610 733 8405