thundercrash
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- Joined
- Aug 17, 2010
- Messages
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Hello all. New guy, new boater. I am the proud new owner of a grungy but solid 1984 18' thundercraft flamingo. The previous owner/friend is moving back to the US and couldn't be bothered towing back the boat, which is in need of some lower end repair and engine work. It cost me a 60 of rye. The engine is a 470 merc. I should probably ask my questions one at a time, but I can't help myself.
1. every car I owned in my younger years I have riped out the origional engine and put in a 350. I would like to do the same with this boat. Can someone point me to a thread or link that would give me the info i need for this task.
2. The lower unit is in an unknown state and in many pieces. From those with experience, am I better just getting a rebuild kit if available or looking for a complete unit with engine?
3. Is there a reason why I would have to use a marien engine as opposed to say a regular automotive engine with a special cam and cooling modifications.
The nice thing about this boat is that I don't have to worry about ruining a good thing being that its beat up already. I'm not thinking pretty here, just loud and fast. Thanks for your advice. Chris.
1. every car I owned in my younger years I have riped out the origional engine and put in a 350. I would like to do the same with this boat. Can someone point me to a thread or link that would give me the info i need for this task.
2. The lower unit is in an unknown state and in many pieces. From those with experience, am I better just getting a rebuild kit if available or looking for a complete unit with engine?
3. Is there a reason why I would have to use a marien engine as opposed to say a regular automotive engine with a special cam and cooling modifications.
The nice thing about this boat is that I don't have to worry about ruining a good thing being that its beat up already. I'm not thinking pretty here, just loud and fast. Thanks for your advice. Chris.
