Which engine?

[moparlvr4406]

ck with Jasper engines
their warranties rock.

[EricW]

Man, sorry to hear about what happened. Your old 260 sounds so nice. Hang in there, you might find a better solution anyway.

+1 for a Jasper reman exchange.

[mermaid]

Have decided to cut my losses and go with a mercruiser 454. Used but good. Should have enough power now. They said it will be done next Saturday! Now I'm excited!

[alwhite00]

Have decided to cut my losses and go with a mercruiser 454. Used but good. Should have enough power now. They said it will be done next Saturday! Now I'm excited!

Will that bolt in? What outdrive do you have?

LK

[mermaid]

Yes it should bolt in. Have the mercruiser alpha one drive. Just had the drive worked on with new impeller and gamble bearing so it should hold up for a while but I'm thinking my future may include a bravo drive. Somehow spending money on the boat feels good. Lol

[1973240SRV]

so you had 302 ford and you are puting in a 454 are they changing transom plate? cause i had a 302 merc withh 888 drive (pre alpha) and was told a chevy wouldnt work so i put the 351 in and i really HATE fords. let me know what they had to do

[mermaid]

Well I had the 302 ford not merc with the mercruiser alpha one. The mechanic said he will change the y-pipe and I'm also opting for fresh water cooling.

[1973240SRV]

the 302 i pulled out was a ford mercruiser or what they would call a 188 due to 188 hp also raw water cooled . I did have to change y pipe cause the 351 ford is wider
i would think transom plate would be differnt makes me wonder if i could have used a chevy. I didnt because i was told i couldnt.Post some pics if you can

[mermaid]

Ok. I'll try. Been having trouble posting photos even after I made them smaller

[alwhite00]

Ok. I'll try. Been having trouble posting photos even after I made them smaller

Post them on photobucket and attach them that way.

LK