JF,
I have often wondered about a direct bolt in replacement myself, like bolting in a 231 even fire etc. the operative word being complications, exhaust manifolds, bolt patterns on the outdrive, engine mounts, etc.
If your looking for the lowest hassle way I think I would just get a rebuilt 225 odd fire and be done with it. I cannot RECOMMEND these guys as I have never dealt with them but they claim to have a rebuilt 225 odd fire in stock, might be worth a call....
http://remanufactured.com/Inboard_Marine_Engines.htm
beyond that the two most important thing I have done for reliability (and a little extra umph) was to get rid of the original points in leu of a pertronics kit (20 minute install, super easy) and replace the origional carb and manifold with an offenhauser intake and holly 4160 marine 4bbl carb (mr. shuster has some detail on this on his site)
Good luck,
B.C.
On May 8, 2009, J.F. Tucker <jtuck45@...et> wrote:
05/06/09
Help please?
I have been following along with many of your comments, and you seem to be quite familiar with Evinrude boats and OMC. Last summer I purchased a beautiful 1969 Evinrude Sportsman with the OMC split-fire V6 (in my earlier years I had two of these fabulous boats: 1966 120 hp Chevy II engine and a 1967 with the Buick V6).
My recent purchase has been in indoor storage for the last 17 years. Appearance wise, it is close to new. Before taking delivery, I had the outdrive completely gone through with new parts and seals by a professional, but thus far, I have done nothing to the engine. The marine mechanic who did the outdrive indicated he believes the boat engine is low hours, although one cylinder had low compression (probably due to sitting). His recommendation is to clean the gas tank, install a fuel filter, have the carburetor rebuilt, change the oil, install new spark plugs + new battery, and fire it up and see how she does.
My dilemma is I do not have any appreciation for being left “high and dry” when something mechanical has problems: especially engines in boats, cars, and airplanes. It is now getting to be boating season, and I want to get her into the water.
One of my thoughts was to simply pull this engine out and replace it with a newer V6 marine engine, but I want to make sure that I select the correct engine….one that is complete and will bolt right in without any modifications or complications. Thus far, I have not been able to locate any information regarding anyone who has taken on a similar project.
Based on your obvious wisdom in this theater, I am hoping you can shed some light on the subject.
J.F. Tucker
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