possibly repowering

[bostonjake01]

Ken the reason I am considering rebuilding both is that the boat took on water and i am uncertain if the water got into the motor. One is was already being disassembled before I got it so I figured there was a reason the other one is still together but the stringer under the motor is soft and the glass that is covering that stringer is broken so I figured I should just remove both and atleast do the heads, exhaust manifolds and carb plus I figured it would be a good to do the clutches on the trans and replace the stuffing boxes with the newer sealed units I was told I would need to do this to beable to insure it.

maybe I should do some thing different what do you think?????

I am planning on removing the motors in about 2 weeks so if there is any other options please let me know.

Thanks
Rich

[Ken]

If you are going to pull them both out and you are uncertain if they went under water than you should replace them. I would replace them both with rebuilt motors. I have had good luck with Doug Russell Marine in Wocester and 1-800-runs -likenew. But you can also find some local deals if you look around a bit. You should get one with a decient warrenty. You will have to put on your intake manifold and other basic engine parts. But I would stick with a 318 if that is what you have.