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I do not have an hour meter, but my guess would be somewhere between 60 and 70 hard hours.
My last hour of running the For Now in 2006 was today... :(
The 502 I rebuilt is still running great so we're going to try to run her "as is" for another year. :cool:

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I only got 50 on the SB this year, but I split time between two boats.

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i put 3.5 on it still for sale

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25-30 hrs a year at this point :( I used to be good for 100

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50-75 for me. Too much time on the beach lookin at the HOTTIES! :evilb:

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So G, are you leaving her as is for another year?
Or ???????????

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Pat, she has 200 plus TROUBLE FREE HOURS. I want to keep it that way, the motor will have a refresh along with the drive rebuild. All this adds up to some major $$$$, but well worth every dollar not to have any weekend down time next year. :D Not sure about a HP boost at this time, will see in a few weeks !!!!!

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Chit, you still have 300hrs to go!!! Unless you run wide open non stop. My cruise rpm is 34-3600. Motors last forever.

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My motor is two seasons old now, I think it has around 130 hours. I've slowed down the last couple years. I used to do 100 per year.

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I'm not sure if it's necessary to do much more than rings and bearing on the bottom end of your engine.
On top, I would suggest having the heads bowl ported, if not fully ported, during the rebuild. A good porting job on those Eddelbrocks will gain you 30+HP.
Also, new lifters, valve springs, retainers, and locks...

As for the drive, didn't you already have that gone through under warranty?
Your $$ may be better spent on a low hour spare drive. especially if you plan to turn up the boost... :drink: