Long story short, I’ve been on this forum for awhile, bought an 01 x10 2 years ago, had issues nearly a month after I bought it (previous threads)
Well this past year/winter as I was starting to pull things from the motor, trying to figure out my oil problem with plans to have it rebuilt I managed to only drain one side of the engine, cracked the block. Anyway, got a year old crate 350 tbi for way cheaper than a rebuild would’ve cost anyway so I guess it was a blessing in disguise.
I’ve already pulled the old motor, and pulled all accessories off that will be transferred to the new motor. While I have the engine out I will be doing some updating (will post in the refurbish threads once complete)
I have a few loaded questions I’ve tried to search for with partial luck and I want to do everything RIGHT with this replacement.
1) Where’s the best place and best price to find a full marine 350 gasket set?
2)I will be replacing my manifolds and risers, anyone have experience with the BARR sets? Or should I pay the extra for OEM on skidim? Don’t wanna cut corners but want to make my money go as far as it can.
3) Aside from the bolt ons (starter, alternator, distributor cap) going to also just swap the entire intake over to the new motor after inspecting since computer, harness is all on there. Will replace all hoses, belts, and pull the cooling system and swap over, and camshaft. Is there anything I am missing? And as far as timing goes, what’s the best way to get new engine timed once installed?
4) best transmission dampener to replace the old one? Where’s the best place for trans seals as well?
Please let me know if you have tips, suggestions, or any concerns! Love to hear from guys with experience doing this kind of thing. I’m very mechanically inclined have access to most things needed and prefer to do everything I can myself but I’m also learning as I go.
Well this past year/winter as I was starting to pull things from the motor, trying to figure out my oil problem with plans to have it rebuilt I managed to only drain one side of the engine, cracked the block. Anyway, got a year old crate 350 tbi for way cheaper than a rebuild would’ve cost anyway so I guess it was a blessing in disguise.
I’ve already pulled the old motor, and pulled all accessories off that will be transferred to the new motor. While I have the engine out I will be doing some updating (will post in the refurbish threads once complete)
I have a few loaded questions I’ve tried to search for with partial luck and I want to do everything RIGHT with this replacement.
1) Where’s the best place and best price to find a full marine 350 gasket set?
2)I will be replacing my manifolds and risers, anyone have experience with the BARR sets? Or should I pay the extra for OEM on skidim? Don’t wanna cut corners but want to make my money go as far as it can.
3) Aside from the bolt ons (starter, alternator, distributor cap) going to also just swap the entire intake over to the new motor after inspecting since computer, harness is all on there. Will replace all hoses, belts, and pull the cooling system and swap over, and camshaft. Is there anything I am missing? And as far as timing goes, what’s the best way to get new engine timed once installed?
4) best transmission dampener to replace the old one? Where’s the best place for trans seals as well?
Please let me know if you have tips, suggestions, or any concerns! Love to hear from guys with experience doing this kind of thing. I’m very mechanically inclined have access to most things needed and prefer to do everything I can myself but I’m also learning as I go.
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