1981 18 SS

[dozerII]

The ole cast iron lump is one tough hombre! Seemed to be running real strong the way he was able to stab it launch.up on a plane. That's really a bummer but with your luck finding what you want, don't want or need is amazing so I have no doubt things are going to be looking up real soon.

I'm really amazed at how well it run after looking inside.

bummer

you posted the puking oil post just after i finished watching 3rd video and was thinking: Is Glen messing w us? Sounds and looks like it's running pretty good to me......

Good luck w/ yet another donor boat. Go trailer rehab

Won't be donor going new or a long block this time.

Looks like you have a nice mooring anchor. Man that stinks.

We just keep telling ourselves only paid $300. for the whole thing.

Sorry 'bout that engine, Glen. I'm certain that you'll find an oil-tight one soon enough.

Coming soon

That bites! Sure sounded good in the vid. I'm sure there's an old nasty glasser waiting somewhere to give up her powertrain. Good luck on your hunt for a donor.

Donors are real scarce around here.

Wow so I found this thread tonight, must have been buried before now, but where the *beep* did you find open water in Saskatchewan?!?!?! Man this is is early, last year I snowmobiled until the end of April and Weyakwin still had ice for the May long weekend!

Anyways bad news about the motor, that's a bummer man!

Two year ago we splashed Ole Blue at East End Resivoir on March 31 and I thought I would never see it that early ever again, and here we are, we could have even wet a fishing line as the season closes tomorrow.

 

[hayko1971]

Two year ago we splashed Ole Blue at East End Resivoir on March 31 and I thought I would never see it that early ever again, and here we are, we could have even wet a fishing line as the season closes tomorrow.

That would have been something! Show up to the ice fishing derby with your boat...

 

[crankbait cowboy]

hard to believe that engine sounded and ran as good as it did. coulda fooled me. good luck in replacing her, and i am confident only a monor setback for a guy like yourself doz

 

[classiccat]

bummer Glen (and Darcy!)

Is the cylinder scored? Any chance that all you need is a new piston /rings?

 

[astor]

Bad news Glen! As everyone said the engine sounded good in the video. With the cracked block thats been welded, head gasket issues, damaged pistons, I agree with you, a new/used engine swap is the quickest and most likely even the lowest cost solution.

 

[dozerII]

That would have been something! Show up to the ice fishing derby with your boat...

Yea that would be cool.

hard to believe that engine sounded and ran as good as it did. coulda fooled me. good luck in replacing her, and i am confident only a monor setback for a guy like yourself doz

Thanks cc

bummer Glen (and Darcy!)

Is the cylinder scored? Any chance that all you need is a new piston /rings?

Not this time this block has a crack that was welded, so not much point putting money into it.

Bad news Glen! As everyone said the engine sounded good in the video. With the cracked block thats been welded, head gasket issues, damaged pistons, I agree with you, a new/used engine swap is the quickest and most likely even the lowest cost solution.

We are looking at Michigan Motorz, about the best deal, just of darn Dollar really sucks right now, we gotta add 28 cents to make 1 U.S. green back

 

[astor]

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Glen, there was a guy from WA that posted a 165 mercruiser engine in supposed good condition on Starcraft Aluminum Boats on Facebook for a good price if you are interested

 

[dozerII]

Thanks astor, Darcy has pretty much made up his mind to go new then he doesn't have to worry about it for years to come.

 

[InMotion]

Yikes.... well ya win some and ya loose some. In the end though, as you said... no worries for years to come!!!

Jim

 

[dozerII]

Yikes.... well ya win some and ya loose some. In the end though, as you said... no worries for years to come!!!

Jim

Ya it sucks, but once it's done it's done.:Cry:

 

[dozerII]

New motor arrived in Alberta this morning, and should be on it's way to Saskatchewan about three this afternoon. If Murphy will leave us alone for the weekend we are hoping to have it back together on out for a splash Sunday:encouragement:

 

[Watermann]

Oh boy something to look forward too! :whoo:

 

[Decker83]

Just give ole Murphy a good kick in the (^%^$^$)..:laugh:
Hope all goes well for you this weekend..
Looking forward to seeing new vids of the splash..

 

[dozerII]

Oh boy something to look forward too! :whoo:

Just give ole Murphy a good kick in the (^%^$^$)..:laugh:
Hope all goes well for you this weekend..
Looking forward to seeing new vids of the splash..

Thanks Guys, Darcy and the motor got here at 6:45 we had a couple attempts at Murphy trying to sneek in, but we kicked him in the (@$$%R#) and got the motor sat in the mounts by 10:00, now alignment and wiring.

 

[Tnstratofam]

Eagerly awaiting pics of splash. Keeping our fingers crossed for a Murphy free rest of the day/weekend!

 

[Watermann]

Oh yeah! With everything that's happened it's time for smooth sailing with NO wind or at least to your back :high5:

 

[Decker83]

Sounds like you both had a great day..
Have a better Sunday..

 

[dozerII]

MURPHY SUCKS

Still in the battle and he is winning, gotta go back to the fight.:fencing:

 

[Tnstratofam]

I'll run out to my shop and drag out a bunch of tools. That's when Murphy usually shows up at my house. Maybe he'll leave you guys in Canada to make the short trip down to Tennessee so you all can get finished.

Good luck. Hope he seriously does take a hike.

 

[Watermann]

Looks like you got an early start on the day and maybe the jump on that ole Murphy guy too.