1975 grady white with a omc 165hp gm

1kkfan

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hello looking at a project boat but the engine block has a rust hole in it. can i put a different motor in this or do i have to put the same model in. any help would be appreciated. it has a omc 165hp 250cu/in 6 cylinder gm motor
 

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Re: 1975 grady white with a omc 165hp gm

The block is the same as the same model of auto engine. Some internals are specific to marine use, such as the core plugs are brass, the camshaft is a little peppier head gasket is stainless, compression may be a little higher. but you you could find an auto or Pick Up would be a better donor and use the engine or block and swap over your internals and ALL the externals.
 

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Re: 1975 grady white with a omc 165hp gm

looking at a project boat but the engine block has a rust hole in it.

Ayuh,... You may want to find a different project...
That 1 has a Dead motor,+ an Obsolete drive you can't buy parts for...
 

1kkfan

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Re: 1975 grady white with a omc 165hp gm

oh boy thanks for the information guys
 
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