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Originally Posted by McGillicuddy
Gaining some confidence in this project.
Sourced long blocks from Jasper and First Mate and looks like Jasper may offer the better package on a long block.
They claim they dyno every motor and some say they call for tighter balancing specs.
Also have 2 year unlimited hours warranty and they also re-manufacture stern drives.
Still concerned about the drive compatability and the mounting set-up.
I have found a later ('81) 165 in CA and may use that as a donor/parts motor or try it out if it proves to be solid. Boat, trailer, engine and MC 1 drive for under a grand sounds reasonable, I guess...
Any more thoughts on mating the 165 to an Alpha and what needs to be done?
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I've never used "reman" long blocks - few other shop owners I knew did.i've heard lots of horror stories from jasper ....
those old drives,and compatability - what exactly do you have now ?