1997 20' SRF engine swap

[oneradride]

They "guessed" mine at 350 HP.... a long shot but whatever that's why I had these made. All in fun.... she'll run 60 flat out trimmed just right with 2 adults.

[stiches]

Here's a riddle for you: What does a credit card + a buzz + a Jeg's account =

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I may have gotten a bit carried away.

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And its marine approved.

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I guess women and air cleaners look smaller on the internet. LOL

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The engine is finally home.

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I took video of the run, I will post it when I figure out how to.

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by stiches

I guess women and air cleaners look smaller on the internet. LOL

Now you are just asking for trouble, better hide the frying pan

[mmwjr]

Is the intake rated for salt water use or do you plan to use a closed cooling system?

If rated for salt water use they should have anodes that need to be replaced. I have see these intakes fail in 3 years with h result being water in the oil.

[oneradride]

Definitely want to run several sacrificial anodes if you are going to be in salt water. It’ll munch that intake up like a chocolate cookie. Not sure that air cleaner is "flash suppressant" rated either?? I guess Marine approved means it is? Just hate to see you burn it down.

[stiches]

I hear you. It says "flame arrestor" on the box. I guess its Coast Guard approved.

The boat will be used 100% fresh water. We go to north Idaho and near Grand Coulee Dam.

[stiches]

Is there a procedure for removing the rear motor mount from the bell housing? Do I have to get it pressed out?

[mmwjr]

? never replace one or hear of someone doing it. The new one looks like it would press in. Did you google this one?

PS: i don't see any reference of this in my book.

[oneradride]

I reused mine. It's a 95.. no problem so far @ 3+ years.

Found this though - http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...cruiser.html#b

You can do some amazing things with a big assed slide hammer - http://www.harborfreight.com/15-piec...-set-5469.html

Also IIRC both my rears had a silver shim/sleeve/spacer whatever thing under them. It sucked getting then back in under the long bolts. Also make sure both side mounts are freed up and easily adjustable for the gimbal alignment… not a fun process.

[stiches]

I wanted new bolts and felt washer and lock washer. I could only find it in a kit. These were in the kit. http://www.cpperformance.com/p-28256...rvice-kit.aspx
So you think I don't need to replace the rubber part?

[stiches]

Thank you for the links, very helpful. I guess if these get weak you won't be able to do the alignment correctly.

What is IIRC? I dread the gimbal alignment.

[oneradride]

“If I recall correctly” lot of whisky went down during that process

[oneradride]

Slide the bolt in there and move it from side to side.. look for dry rot/cracking/excessive movement (just in the rubber portion) There are some stability factors there but essentially I think they are meant for vibration dampening.

[stiches]

The rubber seems pretty good. I can flex the rubber with the bolt a small bit but it seems ok. Its 19 years old though.