Jim Graham
Cadet
- Joined
- Dec 5, 2007
- Messages
- 21
I bought a 1988 Carver 21 aft cabin. 260 merc with a MR Drive. Shortly after that I broke an exhaust valve. When I tore the engine down I found 30 over pistons so I decided to replace the motor. I bought a Crusader Power Pac. 300Hp. chev 350. Right away I had problems injesting water. To make a long story short. I was told my exhaust was too low but after 6 new starters, 3 flywheel ring gears, 4in. risor extensions and a lot of my labor pulling the engine and drive several times This engine will not work on my boat! I am a mechanic by trade so I'm not a rookie at all
and I have had and worked on boats all of my life. sometimes it is best to let the marine people deal with a problem like mine. I had no idea at all that the increased valve overlap on the new 350 would suck in water. My wife wants me to sell it. I told her fine I can proubly get 1 thousand. Thats 500 each. I now have over 30,000 invested. My only hope is to get my old 350 back and start again. Thought all would get a kick out of my story!
Slim Jim
and I have had and worked on boats all of my life. sometimes it is best to let the marine people deal with a problem like mine. I had no idea at all that the increased valve overlap on the new 350 would suck in water. My wife wants me to sell it. I told her fine I can proubly get 1 thousand. Thats 500 each. I now have over 30,000 invested. My only hope is to get my old 350 back and start again. Thought all would get a kick out of my story!
Slim Jim