77 23' Savage

[bdolnik]

Thanks Jeff...

Yep, have already pulled up the hatch and seen the two tanks there. Being aluminum is it not possible to just pressure test and use them if the test ok?

Was planning on 2 bilge pumps, there is an access hatch just behind the console to the shaft so that sounds like a good place to put another one.

I'm really on the fence with the new motor. $$$ Just keeps adding up when I add FWC and EFI. Mechanic here doesn't think the raw water cooling is such a big deal, says he sees more engines die for other reasons then that, plus the one in there has been going for 30 years with raw water cooling.

Would like the EFI to but again more $$$.

I think mines a GM. I have to check that tomorrow, engine guy said GM's had distributer in back, and Fords are in front (I think that's right).

Sigh... I'm really just at the point where I want to tell the mechanic to pull the old one and order the new one. I've been reading and researching untold hours and still unsure of the right thing to do.

[bdolnik]

Here are some pictures of the existing motor, looks like it's definitely a GM block with the distributor in the back.

[Old'sCool]

Looks like a small block chev to me, with dual plane intake, holley carb.......brings back memories of the hot rod years!!

[Miles Offshore]

And the exhaust manifolds already have the 3"/4" extensions between them and the risers.

[Islandtrader]

I know this is a hard thing to do. However stand back and take a deep breath. Don't do anything for at least a month. By then every thing will seem much clearer and you will make better decisions.

[bdolnik]

Old motor came out today... new one on order. I'm going to try and use the old transmission to start out with.

[Islandtrader]

Do yourself a favor, from some one who has been there. Rebuild the tranny and save your self future headaches