What to do, "75" Wellcraft Nova?

[sdowney717]

I think from seeing that, it could run again without much if any machine work.

 

[PAR]

Yeah, I'd agree, if the block checks out, renew the reciprocating assembly, the bores and put it back together. Likely nothing a good boil and a hone wouldn't take care of, assuming you're not asking more than 250 HP out of her.

 

[whitepointer23]

Pulled the motor today. It's rotten to the core. I started to tear it down but couldn't find the mounting bolts for the engine stand. I was able to start while it's hanging from the engine hoist. Can you say "shade tree mechanic"?

The cable goes through a block at the base of the far oak then to a five ton come-along that is anchored to a third tree. I wanted to anchor to the far tree but didn't have a cable short enough. I had tried to pull it with the mule but that was not gonna happen. I did manage to dig four nice neat little holes though.. I'm learning a lot as I go, I guess that's something.

the v8 hanging in the tree makes a good piece of industrial art.

 

[whitepointer23]

pity your half a world away, i have a 225 4 barrel mercruiser block and heads sitting in the yard. the blocks used to sell for good money used because they are a high nickel content block, a lot stronger than a car block.