leegoldring
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- Dec 18, 2013
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Hello Forum, I have a 1980 Chris Craft Catalina 251 with original 305 engine and Paragon transmission; reverse rotation. I am aware that the engine has not been run for 3 years. If you know these installations, you know that there is approximately 1" between the pulleys and the bulkhead - know idea how anyone could perform even routine maintenance on these things. At any rate, I essentially bought a very sound hull (I love this style so I am going to make it work) and a nice Karavan 9000lb trailer - engine questionable. I am planing to remove it from the boat so I can turn it by hand and sort through it all.
What are my repower options for this boat and engine combination - many forum threads indicate that only a Chevy 305 or 350 will fit without modification. Assuming the manifolds are still good, how to I approach a repower? All of this of course assumes that I cannot get it going. What are my options? Thank you.
What are my repower options for this boat and engine combination - many forum threads indicate that only a Chevy 305 or 350 will fit without modification. Assuming the manifolds are still good, how to I approach a repower? All of this of course assumes that I cannot get it going. What are my options? Thank you.