280DP

[PatinIdaho]

Picked up to doner boat today. It is TRASHED! Motor is probably no good but you never know until ya check it out.
I was going to pass on it even though the outdrive appears to feel good when spinning the props by hand.
Told him the only way i would buy it was if i checked the oil in the outdrive and it came out oil. Took the plug out and the oil came out dirty green. No indication of water or large metal flakes. Few small ones are normal.
Told him $500 and he took it.
So now tomorrow is boat stripping day.
$500 for a good 290DP is a good deal i think.

 

[PatinIdaho]

Here is a question for ya.
Will the VP have the engine sitting farther from the transom, or the same as the MC setup?
The reason I ask is have enough room if it sits in the same position no problem but if it sits further forward i might need to modify a bulkhead a little to make room for the crank mounted water pump.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Measure it.

 

[PatinIdaho]

Yes i can measure the VP but the MC is apart, so not so easy.
Was hoping someone knew.

 

[Scott Danforth]

if you have the parts......

measure the transom to the bellhousing mounting face on the MC and the VP. that will tell you. my guess is the VP sits equal to or just every so slightly closer as the PDS housing goes inside the transom shield on the VP and merc bellhousing unit sits in front of the merc transom shield.

 

[PatinIdaho]

Thank you Scott.
That is actually a great help!

 

[PatinIdaho]

The measurement from the block where the starter mounts to the transom is 8 inches for VP. I'll get to the MC tomorrow. i was pretty busy today.

 

[PatinIdaho]

A guy has to love how a freshwater boat comes apart. Nothing stuck or corroded. Took most of the day to get it all. There were about 1000 things screwed to the transom on the inside. Had to take the time to get it all out of the way.
Also found out it is not the original engine. The block number corresponds to
10243880 Small Block V8 1995-1999 350, 4 bolt, crate engines and ZZ4, roller cam, one-piece rear seal.
The plugs all look good and so do the exhaust ports. Oil is clean. No rust inside that i can see and the carb is rust free also. Engine turns over by hand fine.
Not the approved way to get the transom shield but it worked.

 

[alldodge]

Holly molly that does look bad

 

[PatinIdaho]

Yeah, she is rotten everywhere.
Weather permitting, tomorrow i have to get the wiring, control cables, trim tabs, and a couple of switches. Some of the SS rail and maybe the bow hatch if it's the same size as mine. In 2 or 3 hours i'll be done.
Then off to the boat wrecking yard.