Does anyone know if there's a v8 motor that would bolt into the mounts of an inline 6 cylinder that's just bolts in and good to go?
Does anyone know if there's a v8 motor that would bolt into the mounts of an inline 6 cylinder that's just bolts in and good to go?
Does anyone know if there's a v8 motor that would bolt into the mounts of an inline 6 cylinder that's just bolts in and good to go?
The 250 cu-in inline 6 is one of the best "marine" engines ever made. When I went looking for a replacement a local pickup wrecking yard had 13 of them sitting on shelves in various condition but all were fairly inexpensive.
I would be scrounging an engine to fix that boat. your head is probably still ok. You just have to ensure that the block mounting points match. Any truck 6 will have a cam suitable for marine (wet-exhaust) use.
Ayuh,.... If I remember right, ya gotta make sure the new block has the hicky with the bolt holes for the front motor mount, forward starboard side corner,...
Yup! That's my problem. I bought a rebuilt i6/165 to replace my 470, but I noticed the 165 was built on a truck block that didn't have that mounting flange... Now I got to weld up an adapter bracket to make it work.
The 250 cu-in inline 6 is one of the best "marine" engines ever made. When I went looking for a replacement a local pickup wrecking yard had 13 of them sitting on shelves in various condition but all were fairly inexpensive.
I would be scrounging an engine to fix that boat. your head is probably still ok. You just have to ensure that the block mounting points match. Any truck 6 will have a cam suitable for marine (wet-exhaust) use.
Just noticed the dissy cap... What you got there?
And you might want to have a look at a 'water reversal kit' for those manifolds.....
That's whats up! Just looked at your boat purchase thread...that mark twain looks to be in great shape for its age.He's right, they are great motors, so just do what I did, make it a 12 cylinder! :~)
Any more info on where to obtain the petronix ignitor kit for these straight sixes, or P/N's? I've had trouble finding one, also does the kit need to be marine grade? I figure its all solid state so my guess is no?When you get your points distributors, put a set of Ignitor IIs in them.![]()
That's whats up! Just looked at your boat purchase thread...that mark twain looks to be in great shape for its age.
Any more info on where to obtain the petronix ignitor kit for these straight sixes, or P/N's? I've had trouble finding one, also does the kit need to be marine grade? I figure its all solid state so my guess is no?
Also, anyone here know what the typical expected lifespan is on these engines? I know they've been proven reliable, just curious to actually hear those with experience how long it took before a major overhaul was necessary, roughly of course.
Thanks!