First boat and questions

asmithnew2

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Hello all, I just purchased my first boat and have been looking for information on it. This is what I know...it is a (project)1986 Sunbird 195 with a 3.0l omc cobra i/o. I paid $60 dollars for the boat and galvanized trailer! The floor is solid as well as the transom, the interior (what's there) is in fair condition; I need to fabricate some bow cushions as well as the engine box and rear seats. Other than that it's all there. All in all, there's alot there for the price I paid.

Here's the clincher; I know ZERO history of the boat. I was told that the engine needs a head gasket and that he heard it turn over when he purchased the boat. The oil was reportedly milky. I've read other threads in here that it could be other issues and I was curious what direction I should start with. Can anyone tell me where I can find a manual for that motor? I'd like to explore repairing this motor before thinking about a possible replacement.

I'll try posting a pic.

Thank you
 

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