5.7L/260HP running take-out - free to good home

[FLexpat]

On the offhand chance I ever finish my 23 rebuild, I am trying to force myself into a new motor by seeing if anyone wants the old one for free - it would need to be picked up in Palatka FL (between Gainesville and St. Augustine) at a time when I can be there (Christmas?). I was planning on re-using it and pickled it before I pulled it.

5.7L/260HP Mercruiser 383hours (mix of salt and brackish, always flushed with hose after running) stainless merc risers, 4bbl, and parts I was going to upgrade with: tall motor mounts (more clearance for getting at starter), remote oil filter, replacement cooling check valves and springs. I know the oil drain plug is rusted and needs to be replaced but the pan looks ok. Manifolds look ok but I was going to replace them. I need to keep the elbows and probably will need the bellhousing back but it is still on to make it easier to handle.
S/N 0D622318
Model 457B100E (260/5.7)

PM me if interested.