1984 Chris craft scorpion 230 project

[Dmirk97]

So here’s the rundown... I have what I believe to be a 23’ 1984 Chris craft scorpion 230. Now the boat hasn’t been started in about 4 years but before the sat the engines oil was changed, winterized, and flogged. Over the years I’ve had to get multiple covers for the boat due to them constantly ripping so the boat has also been subject to weather in between cover replacements. Before the boat sat the engine ran well it is a 5.0 V8 mercruiser 315cc with alpha one drive which has barely 150 hours on it at most. But although the boat ran well the interior fabric is very beat up and as far as the dashboard only the rpm, oil temperature, and battery gauge worked. I also suspect there was a problem with the battery charging while the boat was running but have not confirmed this issue. Now the boats Hull is in good shape... no leaks maybe a couple spots where the paint wore down to the fiberglass but nothing major the bottom has no cracks or leaks as well... now I know a full restoration is a huge money pit which is why I won’t but I want to get the boat back on the water at least... fix the dashboard gauges, figure out the battery problem (if there is one) and other mechanical issues that may rise I’m not too interested in cosmetics due to the increased cost. So I came here hopefully for some good advice on the approach I should take before starting the engine again and going forward with this project any suggestions or ideas on where to start is much appreciated

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[BobPhoenix]

I don't see much in the way of replies to this so, don't know if you've found your answers or not.

But, what you want is basically a long term recommissioning.
The first thing you should get hold of, is an old distributor shaft with no gear on it. Just the shaft and the oil pump key way. Next you want to mark the exact position of the distributor, and remove it from the engine. Then stick the shaft into the hole and make sure it engages with the oil bump.
Put a drill on the top of the shaft and run the drill and shaft for a while... This will pump up the oil throughout the engine and get it to places it hasn't been in a while.
After your sure you have pumped plenty of old oil through the motor, do an oil change (no filter). Also... when you do the oil change add one ounce of Sea Foam for every quart of oil you put in, so you don't have to add the full five quarts in... Now, repeat the pumping process with the new oil and Sea Foam... Do this for a good hour... Then change the oil and filter.
This time, after the oil change, put the distributor back in and set the timing as close as possible. Once you start the engine, everything will be primed in oil and you'll be ready to recommission the rest of the motor...

BTW: A lot of people disagree with using the old oil because over the years there could be water from condensation, but it will be minimal.

Good Luck,
Bob P.

 

[GA_Boater]

The OP came, made one post and left. You can see why there is no activity.

Closed.