repower (from small leak}

[mrxitmt]

I had a leak in the transom and had to pull the engine to fix it . apparently I didn't properly winterize . My 3 year old engine block was cracked . also the inner transom was not perfectly flat so the plate was broken . I decided to remove and reinstall everything . I re fiberglased the inner transom , purchased a reman 5.7 from Michigan Motors . I am now ready to start installation .

[mmwjr]

Good to hear from you Rick I was wondering what happened on this project.

[mrxitmt]

How about your motor .What's happening there ? There were many problems with the shabby installation M & M did .No grounds were connected to the OD , they put large washers between the transom plate and transom . There was another crack in the block in the galley across the # 4 piston . I found the fuel pump leaking and had to buy a new one . I am in at about 5 grand now . Imagine if I had to pay to have this done .

[mmwjr]

Been waiting for the closed cooling kit I ordered. Hoping to install the new engine in the next week.

I was surprised to hear your transom needed work, fortunately mine is fine.

[mrxitmt]

I replaced the starter and solenoid . Replaced the fuel pump . reglassed the inner transom . reinstalled the gimble housing with a new transom plate . hooked up all the grounds that were hanging . New manifolds , risers were new last year ,carb rebuilt last year . Hoping to do the rest Friday evening .

[mrxitmt]

Mike . I would like some info on the closed cooling . let me know how that works for you

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by mrxitmt

I replaced the starter and solenoid . Replaced the fuel pump . reglassed the inner transom . reinstalled the gimble housing with a new transom plate . hooked up all the grounds that were hanging . New manifolds , risers were new last year ,carb rebuilt last year . Hoping to do the rest Friday evening .

So where all the pictures?

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by mrxitmt

Mike . I would like some info on the closed cooling . let me know how that works for you

Will do, it's a MC320 Saun Jaun engineering. Hoping to get the engine in soon.

[mrxitmt]

I can't figure out how to add pictures

[mmwjr]

When you post in the text box there is a paper clip symbol that allows you to select and attach pictures.

[mrxitmt]

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engine in

[mrxitmt]

Originally Posted by mrxitmt

Gimbal housing

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gimbal housing reinstalled with new transom plate

[mrxitmt]

I had to stop work on it due to health issues but i'll be finishing up soon

[mrxitmt]

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engine ready to go in

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by mrxitmt

I had to stop work on it due to health issues but i'll be finishing up soon

Coming along, hope you feel better soon.