Re: V6 Engine Removal
Unfortunately it's not simple, but I'll try and explain the situation. The boat was built in around 1972 with a straight six 165hp engine and drive. The old leg had the serial number 4447730 on it. In around 2000 the old straight six was replaced with a V6, but retaining the original drive. I can't find a serial number on the V6, it isn't where I expected it to be -perhaps I'll find one while the engine is out.
The new transom is serial number 0F846103 and I have a new engine adaptor (part number 865657) serial number OM950448. I'm not sure if I really needed this but several people gave me different answers as to whether the original adaptor would fit an Alpha drive and this came up unused for not many dollars.
I haven't ever really used the boat apart from a couple of test runs, when I found the drive problems, so don't know how well the engine runs. In preparation to remove the engine I took the top of the exhausts off, and they will need a good clean out as they are corroded inside. Eventually I want to replace the whole exhaust manifolds with the aftermarket stainless steel ones, but not enough $$ in the budget yet.
I was looking for advice on what to check while the engine was on a stand in the garage and easy to get to. I'll definately be taking the exhaust manifolds off, and probably the inlet manifold (it has an old repair and lots of silicone round it and I want to check it all out). Take the rocker covers off and check the valve gear, hopefully not touch the heads (unless I find something nasty).
