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| | | | Joined: May 2013 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2013 Posts: 66 | Guys n Gals, I've been working with an older Gent for almost 30yrs on his older vehicles and to make a long story short, he forgot to put anti-freeze in his '52 6cyl and cracked the block right above the oil pan rail.
He's 86 and just can't go to a pull a part for another engine. (we've been making 1 good convertible from 3 different chevy's)
So, that's where I come in. I'm trying to locate another whole motor or block to replace his 6cyl. (its' either a 216 or a 235) and one of my buds is stripping over 25 boats and has several Marine 6cyl motors for sale.
Does anyone know if the boat motors can be used as a swap into a early 50's car?
I'm just concerned him getting taken by some "yard" with a pile of s-crap. AND of course, I'll be the one doing most of the work..
I can get one of those boat motors cheap, but don't want to make more work for us. He's a feisty ol guy but the 'clock's a tickin' if you know what I mean.
Also don't want him to be discouraged and just quit..
OH, and please respond with good facts and or in-depth experience with swapping these motors. "yep or nope" just doesn't really help anyone for that matter. I've been told they will work but again, not a whole lot from that. (I.E.- Marine applications don't have _____ cast into them.
OR, Water pump's bolt up differently and you need ______ to make it work. Or Marine motors need to have the crank drilled for pilot bearing..
THAT type of stuff.
ALSO, if you might have one (car motor) for sale CLOSE to the Memphis Tn area, let me know.
Thanks for the help.
Errol
Last edited by Errol; 01/12/2015 3:31 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,881 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,881 | The marine engines are probably Mercruiser 230 or 250 engines. They will be almost a bolt-in swap for vehicles 1963 or newer, but major, expensive modifications would be required for a 1952. You would need to fabricate motor mounts, change the bellhousing and transmission, and probably modify or swap the rear end to get an open driveline. I am interested in looking at those marine engines, and I've got 216's and 235's on hand. Check your PM's.
Jerry
Edit: if your buddy is salvaging any sailboats, I'm interested in buying the lead ballast blocks they have.
Jerry
Last edited by Hotrod Lincoln; 01/12/2015 4:34 PM.
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Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,923 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,923 | If the boat has a V drive the motor may be reverse-rotation. | | | | | Joined: May 2013 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2013 Posts: 66 | Aww Poop..
I'll have to go out to his place and take some pics on my phone and then go looking around.
It's just that EVERY engine was/is already pulled and sitting on the ground.
It's crazy that for the past couple years helping him with this car, and never thought to study the mounts and slight differences.
Thanks Errol | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,881 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,881 | Errol- - - - -I HAVE ENGINES! PLEASE ANSWER THE PM I SENT YOU!
Jerry
Typical- - - -offer a guy some help and he won't even respond!
Jerry
Last edited by Hotrod Lincoln; 01/15/2015 6:02 PM.
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
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