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pop-pop
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Try this link.
http://www.ebasicpower.com/
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Berg
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I'm partial to GM power, and I like Crusader. Never had a problem with any of them. Mercruiser is good too but I just like the Crusader. You can still get the classic series 5.7, it puts out 315 hp and is still simple-carbureted. You can even use your old gauges if you wanted to but i'd reccomend a decent set of new ones with matching sending units. Crusader marine has a great product and parts are everywhere for them. It should fit clearance-wise if you re-use your original mounts but luckily they bolt right up to a new gen 1 5.7 or 5.0 as long as its GM. If your fluid isnt cooked and the transmission isn't banging or leaking, I'd say run it if it is a good unit. It saves some money and I've seen a Borg-warner velvet drive with 2000 hours on it and it has never been out of the boat. Just do yourself a favor and put a new engine coupler in while its apart. I can't stress that enough. Do a fluid change on the trans and it will most likely be fine, even with the added power. The only thing I'd question would be the height of that stupid plastic cover they put on the intake now, but that can come off and just get a low-profile USCG approved flame arrestor. Just remember to get a shorter stud to go with it. idf you plan on keeping the boat for a while I feel thats the way to go
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barletta
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thanks- i called the ebasic power guy and he said to get a reman long block.. the crate engines he sells are going to be too high.
i will check the internet. my transmission was redone three years ago and i was told it was should last last another 20 years.
if you guys know of any web sites i would be very appreciative.
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pop-pop
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reman long block link
http://www.dougrussell.com/Products/index.cfm?fuseaction=Pro ducts&Category=6
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floater251
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Hey Pop-Pop! Where you been and how you doin?
Floater!
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pop-pop
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Hey Jim
I have been around. I keep trying to log onto the chris craft boat forum but it won't let me log in. I can read what you guys are posting.
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bob&sandy
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Hey phil,
i have been having same troubles logging in. keep having to change my password.... any way hope your well. we have had a hellatious summer.
16 year old broke his leg in 3 places. new baby in july. same week as 16 year olds accident.
been bogged down trying to keep up with daily doc appointments with kids etc.
no time for boat.
bob
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pop-pop
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Bob
I didn't get the boat in the water at all this year. Scraped 4 coats of paint of her and replaced some engine parts.
When my boys were young I went thought the broken bone thing. One good thing when they are young they heal quick.
Edited by pop-pop on 03 October 2009 at 11:46am
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Berg
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Read back through the posts, there are many good suppliers for Longblocks. I think even Jasper has reman 5.7's. There are a bunch of guys around me that have engines available but i wouldn't want to have something like that shipped. it could add a few hundred dollars. I think its safe to assume you could find a remanufactured perimeter bolt head 2 piece rear main seal 350 from $1,500 to $2,200. Some don't need a core back, others charge another $300 on top of the original price if they don't get one.
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Ed / Risa II
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There may be something I'm missing, but wouldn't it be worth checking your local Chev dealer for a "Mr. Goodwrench" early 350 cu in longblock?? Last I looked, they were still available cheaper than quotes stated above, brand new, and delivered to a GM dealer. In the crate, swapping the cam to the reverse grind and to the gear set-up wouldn't be too hard, along with popping in brass freeze plugs, changing intake, etc. ??
Ed Risa II 29 Cat
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