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Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-07-2026, 05:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,147
Posted By Monteria

If I were to start a new thread, I'd then feel...

If I were to start a new thread, I'd then feel obligated to maintain updates in two places which I'm not prepared to commit to. Being that cross posting is generally frowned upon, I'll PM you a link,...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-06-2026, 04:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,147
Posted By Monteria

Im glad to see another 250 being restored. My 78...

Im glad to see another 250 being restored. My 78 was just like you decribe. Very crappy construction. Lots of exposed linber holes, all actually, the only solid wood in the whole thing was foward of...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
03-29-2026, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By Monteria

Research indicates that is a shift interruptor...

Research indicates that is a shift interruptor switch (or one of the variants used in Alpha drives and MPI engines), a relic from the MPI/Alpha combo that I acquired it with.

Research further...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
03-27-2026, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By Monteria

I appreciate the feedback. When you remote mount,...

I appreciate the feedback. When you remote mount, what do you do with this switch? What is it?
...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
03-26-2026, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By Monteria

That certainly seems like the simple solution! ...

That certainly seems like the simple solution!

I've been outside looking at it since my last post and had pretty much decided to build an extension bracket to bolt on the stock exhaust location...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
03-26-2026, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By Monteria

Thank you for your reply. Interestingly, I tried...

Thank you for your reply. Interestingly, I tried to call yall for advice this morning.

I've also re-measured several times today, trying to add the portion inside the transom and what I could get...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
03-26-2026, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By Monteria

Bravo lower shift cable for jackshaft application?

So, here's the story... I am currently rebuilding a 1978 Wellcraft Nova into a center console with a small block remote mounted via jackshaft.

I'm at the point where all structural has been...
Forum: Swap Shop
03-07-2026, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 884
Posted By Monteria

Can I assume that its BBC rating is based on...

Can I assume that its BBC rating is based on volume and cooling capacity? And that it would work fine on a small block (maybe remote mounted or with bracket modification)?

Or are the cooling...
Forum: Beware and Stolen
02-28-2026, 07:52 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 60,938
Posted By Monteria

Griff I just got a PM from this guy that...

Griff

I just got a PM from this guy that has scam written all over it.

https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/members/fredliam.html

PM: "Hey I’ve got a friend who has a 6.3L 383 engine in...
Forum: Wanted
02-06-2026, 01:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 313
Posted By Monteria

6.3L 383 engine or long block

To replace a 5.7l (350 MPI) block
Forum: Swap Shop
01-13-2026, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By Monteria

Alex, I left you a voicemail msg a short...

Alex,

I left you a voicemail msg a short time ago. Im posting only to inform you that your PM inbox is full.

Im sure Id have forgotten to tell you that when you call me back.

Steve
Forum: Wanted
08-17-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,055
Posted By Monteria

In conclusion, thanks to Sick Stinger, the parts...

In conclusion, thanks to Sick Stinger, the parts are on their way.
Forum: Wanted
08-16-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,055
Posted By Monteria

I see, well then they are probably more common...

I see, well then they are probably more common here than any other boating forum. I'm glad I took the chance.

Regarding 350mag and Alpha, that's just how this resto project came, original 1978...
Forum: Wanted
08-16-2022, 05:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,055
Posted By Monteria

I can now PM, and I sent you one. Steve

I can now PM, and I sent you one.

Steve
Forum: Wanted
08-15-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,055
Posted By Monteria

Correct, the shaft itself is not included in the...

Correct, the shaft itself is not included in the kit probably because of the custom requirements. I can have a shaft built and balanced local. And yes, that is the exact kit part # I seek. I didnt...
Forum: Wanted
08-15-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,055
Posted By Monteria

It seems I do not have enough post to initiate a...

It seems I do not have enough post to initiate a PM.

I'm not too familiar with the individual parts. Do you have all of the parts needed to constitute a full "extension kit"?

Thanks,

Steve
Forum: Wanted
08-15-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,055
Posted By Monteria

I didnt think it would be common here but, yall...

I didnt think it would be common here but, yall seem to have shops and garages full of parts, so I figured it was worth a shot before paying Mercruiser list.
Forum: Wanted
08-15-2022, 05:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,055
Posted By Monteria

No, not an input yoke. Commonly called a...

No, not an input yoke.

Commonly called a jackshaft, mercruiser calls it an extension kit, it's a series of parts to connect a remote mounted engine to the drive, much like the drive shaft in an...
Forum: Wanted
08-13-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,055
Posted By Monteria

Jackshaft wanted shot in the dark...

Does anyone have a Mercruiser jackshaft assembly collecting dust somewhere?

I'll be coupling a 350mag to an alpha, then eventually a Bravo. From what I can tell, the assembly is the same for...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-10-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,709
Posted By Monteria

Slight change of plans... Starting to feel like i...

Slight change of plans... Starting to feel like i was getting in over my head, I researched local fiberglass repair shops. One was suggested 5 to 1 over all others. I contacted him, we discussed....
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-05-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,709
Posted By Monteria

Thank yall for the continued input. Maybe...

Thank yall for the continued input.

Maybe warped from incorrect bunking is the better description. The history is unknown and I only had it on the water for about an hour before tearing the floor...
Forum: Classic Offshore
03-24-2022, 06:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,709
Posted By Monteria

I was able to contact Mr. Brown. He confirmed...

I was able to contact Mr. Brown. He confirmed that the original Nova hull had no hook designed into the chines. Though he said that Wellcraft could have made changes, his perceived doubt and...
Forum: Classic Offshore
03-22-2022, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,709
Posted By Monteria

Thank you for the lead. Unfortunately, I'm not...

Thank you for the lead. Unfortunately, I'm not much for social media, but I'll try and contact him there. Thanks.
Forum: Classic Offshore
03-21-2022, 12:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,709
Posted By Monteria

I wish that I could answer that with some...

I wish that I could answer that with some authority. I do hear post '77s referred to as 250s, but I understand there was a design change between 77 and 78, then again in 80...

I'm sure some here...
Forum: Classic Offshore
03-21-2022, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,709
Posted By Monteria

78 Welcraft Nova question

Newbe question... I am restoring a 1978 Welcraft Nova Fisherman. It does'nt seem many were made, and I know it's not exactly an offshore race boat, but I think yall might have some information to...
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