SDSeville
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Well, it didn't budge with 24 hours of PB Blaster. I do realize it could be the drive. However, I need to make a decision on potentially replacing the motor before I have her pulled out of the water. Here are my choices are so far. What do you all think?
Crate motor - Marina is suggesting a 383 350 HP for about $12,500 installed. 3 year warranty. Marina does all warranty work. I am not sure this will have enough torque for my application and the price is a little steep for me.
Long block - they are suggesting a remanufactured long block from Mercruiser for about $9,000 installed with new Merc risers and exhaust manifolds. I could use Sierra risers and manifolds for about $1,000 less. 2 year warranty. Marina does all warranty work.
Long block - they are suggesting a remanufactured long block from Mercruiser for about $9,000 installed with new Merc risers and exhaust manifolds. I could use Sierra risers and manifolds for about $1,000 less. 2 year warranty. Marina does all warranty work.
Have mine rebuilt - there is a reputable shop about 20 minutes away that will pick up my motor (removed from the boat and stripped to long block by the Marina) and rebuild it (including heads) with marine parts/gaskets for $2,500. Marina would put rest of the motor back together (including new Sierra risers and manifolds $750) and reinstall in boat. The guy at the marina gave a rough estimate of their work for this option at about $1800. Total $5,050. 2 year 240 hour warranty on rebuild. However shop does not cover labor to get the motor back to them. Risky, but almost 50% cheaper than long block.