I am replacing my old 215hp 5.0 GL in my 2004 Larson Lxi 210 with a new 320hp 5.7 engine. I have done engine and transmission swaps in cars, as well as rebuilt an engine and a T56 transmission, however boat repair is new to me, so I need pointed in the right direction. To remove the engine I understand that the Volvo SX outdrive needs to come out first as well? Any tips on the proper way to do this?
What maintenance should I do to the outdrive while it is out? Last season I had some delayed shifting, mostly into reverse, where I would put it into gear and it would not do anything for a few seconds, then grab hard and finally go into gear.. I understand that this could be the cone clutch going out?
I also want to inspect the exhaust risers as well to make sure that they are good as well, as I am converting from raw water to closed cooling when I put the new engine in, so I want to make sure that the risers don't have any leaks and take out the new engine. What's the best way to test these out while I have them off?
Anything else that I may be missing here or tips while doing the engine swap?
Thanks in advance!
What maintenance should I do to the outdrive while it is out? Last season I had some delayed shifting, mostly into reverse, where I would put it into gear and it would not do anything for a few seconds, then grab hard and finally go into gear.. I understand that this could be the cone clutch going out?
I also want to inspect the exhaust risers as well to make sure that they are good as well, as I am converting from raw water to closed cooling when I put the new engine in, so I want to make sure that the risers don't have any leaks and take out the new engine. What's the best way to test these out while I have them off?
Anything else that I may be missing here or tips while doing the engine swap?
Thanks in advance!