1988 3.0 Mercruiser 140 hp questions

[77SceptreOB]

I have an opportunity to purchase the motor and want to make sure it will in fact mate up with the pre alpha.

How much are you paying for the 3.0 Merc I/O? I think I know where there is one, maybe save you some $$$

[fdheld34]

Thanks all for the great advise etc..more things to ponder..
Denny I will drop you another email
77SceptreOB...I have a chance to pick it up for $450.00
Let me know what you found...email me at fdheld@bellsouth.net
Thanks again all!!!
Bayliner idea looking more interesting
-FRED