![]() ![]() of 2 1 2 Next > Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 27 Likes: 6, Points: 3 Location: California Nordski Junior Member Considering converting this design to outboard power. I just keep a kicker on mine, just in case. Inboard Conversion to Outboard Discussion in ' Boat Design ' started by Nordski. Obviously I am a inboard guy, I guess because I know how to fix things.Īny outboards I have heard about all have huge issues and huge expenses because of all the unique parts and tools needed and the very few people that can work on them because each is different It is buyer beware, 5.7 need no special oil, will run hot for a long time without breakage, can withstand a little hydraulicing, have literally millions of parts interchangeable and need no special tools.Īlso the engine can be re & re in less than 3 hours. Inboard Conversion to Outboard Discussion in Boat Design started by Nordski. If I spend an extra $30 on frost plugs I can call my car engine a marine engine and sell it for more than double what it is worth. I went to buy spark plugs for my 5.7 litre from M&P, 8 plugs for $60, same plugs at Canadian tire for $25 Blow dry the parts, soak them all in motor oil for a hour or two. I bought the exact same gasket, Felpro, same part number, from Lordco for $17.00 the wood was rotten and had to be replaced anyway. Offshore Blank Starcraft which originally had a 140 OMC inboard to an outboard. Where most folks get robbed is by the IDEA everything is marine.Įxample, I went to buy a head gasket for a 170 merc (1/2 a 390cu in Ford) from Bridgeview years ago, they wanted to charge me $125 in a plastic Merc bag. 1 I've started working on a project to convert an 18 ft. I have had many 5.7 liter engines with well over 5000 hours on them and no problems. The space thing is more important though. ![]() Click to expand.You could repower it with a 4.3.ĭon't know about reliability, those max outboards were a horror.
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