Donor boat home

[dorelse]

Tom - If you remember, my 898 block was cracked when I took it to the machine shop.  They had an extra Mercruiser block they sold me for like $100 since they didn't have a use for it and it was already bored & ready to go.

I'll bet you can find the same thing...and you won't have to tear it all down ahead of time...just something to think about.

[TomLund]

That is a thought i will explore that option did you put new pistons and over sized bearings in to

Tom

[dorelse]

Yes, it was bored .030 over from what I remember...beyond that...I don't remember much else.  I think I spent around $1200 total, including new distributor, rebuilding the carb, and having them run & time the engine on their engine stand.  That way I knew it was running when I put it in Goldie.

Best investment I ever made on the boat IMO.

[Jerry]

Tom, The first thing I would do is call the guy that sold it to you. If he sold it to you as a good runner and he knew it was cracked that's fraud. Tell him you want your money back or you will press charges. My guess is he will either take it back, or give you some of the money back. I hate dishonest people.

[TomLund]

Jerry i tried calling him to day but his phone is shut off prob. did not pay the bill . This is my luck with people on craigslist i know  he lives in maplewood but i pick up the boat at his sisters house and i don't really remember where she lives. Yes i do hate dishonest people too.

[TomLund]

update everything that i want and need has been removed. Last and final is the outdrive assembly then off to the dump thank god tired of looking at it.

Tom

[Rosscoe]

It still amazes me that frozen water will bust open cast iron. No other path of least resistence then out the side?
I hope I am not dealing with a similar situation in a couple of weeks. Guess no point worrying about it yet.

[Jason]

Tom, let me know when you are ready for the hoist. I am busy this whole weekend but am free most weeknights too. Shouldn't take long. I can take the engine block with me if you want. I have a few other engines and transmissions to scrap anyway.

[TomLund]

sounds good i will let you know thanks again


Tom

[TomLund]

alright gents the donor boat is ready for the dump all parts have been removed. My brother and i  did the sanford and son motor pull its done. Tanks Jason i did not want to bother you i will have to bother you later Thats the update


Tom

[Rosscoe]

alright gents the donor boat is ready for the dump all parts have been removed. My brother and i  did the sanford and son motor pull its done. Tanks Jason i did not want to bother you i will have to bother you later Thats the update


Tom

Did you wrap a rope around it and around a tree and pull it away? 

[TomLund]

no but i thight about it,

[Jason]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBYH4qXYjDg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDp2i7uNBes&feature=related

[TomLund]

nope 2 brothers under stress lift and pull. worked very well.\


Tom

[Jason]

nope 2 brothers under stress lift and pull. worked very well.\


Tom

Wow, that's crazy Tom. hope you still got your back!

[TomLund]

yes we are just fine did you still want the old motor or not let me know thaks

Tom

[Jason]

If it's easy enough to junk it with the boat do that, otherwise I can swing buy and pick it up but we would need to lift it 4' to get it into my truck though.

[TomLund]

Jason your call let me know