Looks like this weekend is finally going to present the weather window I have been waiting for to tackle the first major project of my re-fit.
Going to attempt to pull the atomic 4 from my 74 E-29 and bring it home so I can disassemble it before bringing it to my local motor shop to have it cleaned and machined. I am going to let them replace anything they see fit and return me a like new short block. Unless of course the block is compromised, then we'll have to have a different conversation.
I have pulled and rebuilt a handful of auto/motorcycle motors in this fashion, so I am pretty confident I can figure this one out, but this boat is my foray into a marine project. I do have a service and overhaul manual that the PO was kind enough to leave on the boat. All the same, if anyone has done this and can offer some advice on road blocks or special tools I might need before I head up it's always appreciated.
I'll be back to let every one know how it goes or if I run up against any problems to solve. Hopefully the weather sticks around, once I clear the motor and make some space a complete plumbing overhaul is the next step.
Going to attempt to pull the atomic 4 from my 74 E-29 and bring it home so I can disassemble it before bringing it to my local motor shop to have it cleaned and machined. I am going to let them replace anything they see fit and return me a like new short block. Unless of course the block is compromised, then we'll have to have a different conversation.
I have pulled and rebuilt a handful of auto/motorcycle motors in this fashion, so I am pretty confident I can figure this one out, but this boat is my foray into a marine project. I do have a service and overhaul manual that the PO was kind enough to leave on the boat. All the same, if anyone has done this and can offer some advice on road blocks or special tools I might need before I head up it's always appreciated.
I'll be back to let every one know how it goes or if I run up against any problems to solve. Hopefully the weather sticks around, once I clear the motor and make some space a complete plumbing overhaul is the next step.