Just beginning the restoration of this baby. I wanted to post this up because I know I had a hard time finding info on this boat. If you have some insight on this boat or motor please post. All engine stamps were removed so I am unsure if this is a 185hp or higher.
1978 Reinell 24ft Cubby Cabin
Engine: Chevy 305
Outdrive: Mech. shift OMC 800
This boat was sitting for 20 years...yeah 20 years.
Motor started up like a champ
Issues:
Motor was seized - Added Marvel mystery oil to cylinders and sat for 5 days. Could not turn over by hand so took off belt and used starter to slowly turn over engine little by little until it unstuck.
Oil filter blowing the gasket - Stuck pressure valve in oil pump. I didn’t want to pull motor so I used Seafoam high mileage for engine oil. I put this in the dip stick, valve covers, and i mixed it with oil and poured it into the oil filter itself. After blowing the gasket 5 times it finally unstuck.
Current work:
Rebuilding the OMC 800 upper gearbox. The water pump housing cracked and the threads are all stripped.
1978 Reinell 24ft Cubby Cabin
Engine: Chevy 305
Outdrive: Mech. shift OMC 800
This boat was sitting for 20 years...yeah 20 years.
Motor started up like a champ
Issues:
Motor was seized - Added Marvel mystery oil to cylinders and sat for 5 days. Could not turn over by hand so took off belt and used starter to slowly turn over engine little by little until it unstuck.
Oil filter blowing the gasket - Stuck pressure valve in oil pump. I didn’t want to pull motor so I used Seafoam high mileage for engine oil. I put this in the dip stick, valve covers, and i mixed it with oil and poured it into the oil filter itself. After blowing the gasket 5 times it finally unstuck.
Current work:
Rebuilding the OMC 800 upper gearbox. The water pump housing cracked and the threads are all stripped.
