ChrisCraftJohnny
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- Oct 7, 2009
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I have an engine hoist of my own. I have taken out many auto engines in my day. With that being said, Three questions:
1. How much work is it to remove the outdrive from the transom? Average time needed?
2. Is it better to remove the lag screws that hold the engine mounts to the stringers or to leave them be and just remove the top nuts from the mounts without disturbing the height of the mount itself?
I have a top of the line digital camera that I am going to to take 1,000 pictures with, LOL, so I can have a reference of everything for later. Also, it will be a good before & after for all you guys to see.
I just feel that the PO that had my boat did a rush job with the finer details. I feel all the hoses need to be replaced and the wiring is not to my standard. I also want to put in a auxilary bildge pump for safety. By pulling the engine I can work on it over the winter and get everything the way I want it.
3. One more thing? You know how this goes. If I have done all this....what about bigger and better right?
Are the engine mounts the same on a 4.3LV6 and a 5.0L/5.7L V8?
I just might go with a complete fuel injected crate marine engine deal. I know I have to stay under 300 HP. I will be happy with 250 HP.
Thanks again,
Johnny
1. How much work is it to remove the outdrive from the transom? Average time needed?
2. Is it better to remove the lag screws that hold the engine mounts to the stringers or to leave them be and just remove the top nuts from the mounts without disturbing the height of the mount itself?
I have a top of the line digital camera that I am going to to take 1,000 pictures with, LOL, so I can have a reference of everything for later. Also, it will be a good before & after for all you guys to see.
I just feel that the PO that had my boat did a rush job with the finer details. I feel all the hoses need to be replaced and the wiring is not to my standard. I also want to put in a auxilary bildge pump for safety. By pulling the engine I can work on it over the winter and get everything the way I want it.
3. One more thing? You know how this goes. If I have done all this....what about bigger and better right?
Are the engine mounts the same on a 4.3LV6 and a 5.0L/5.7L V8?
I just might go with a complete fuel injected crate marine engine deal. I know I have to stay under 300 HP. I will be happy with 250 HP.
Thanks again,
Johnny