84 Wellcraft Elite
Cadet
- Joined
- Jul 15, 2003
- Messages
- 7
I just bought a 1984 Well Craft Elite 210 XL. I got a good deal on it but the block was not winterized good enough (water still in the block) and cracked (of course the freeze plugs stayed in). It runs but water leaks out. I would like to use it this season before it gets to cold however with the purchase I can't afford a rebuilt marine engine right now. I do have a rebuilt with low mileage 4x4 truck chevy 350 out of a 1977 model. It is a 4 bolt main and has about 30-40k on a rebuild. I was wondering if I swapped all the accessories (dist, alt, power steering pump, carb, oil pan and baffle, etc) on to it, if it would do the job. It has a mild RV cam in it already or I can replace the cam with one you guys suggest. I don't know if i need to replace freeze plugs or not as it is a freshwater only boat. I may be able to afford a rebuilt marine engine next season but was wondering if this would work.<br /><br />Had a little more time to climb around the motor today and take a look at it. There is water in the oil for sure. Pulled the dipstick and saw it on there. I did not however see any indication that the block was cracked. The manifold of the left side is cracked and has water seeping out of it when you tap on it. The other side looks like it might be developing a crack too. I also noticed orangy looking deposits on the side of the motor between the head and the block. I am not sure if they dripped down from the manifolds of if the head gaskets are leaking on both sides. I did not however see any indication that the block was cracked. I am guessing that the manifolds are a pretty spendy item. I was also wondering if they can be repaired. the crack is on the lower part and not near any bolt holes. Although it is a PITA I have welded cast before and had good results. Could this be where the water is entering the motor? Excuse my ignorance on Marine motors. I read something about a flapper valve that I think from what I understand keeps water from flowing back into the motor from the exhaust. I am guessing that the thing got water in it and blew the head gaskets and probably ruined the motor, but not a freezing and cracking problem like the PO stated. When he said you could see the crack in the block I think he meant the exhaust manifold and just didn't know what he was talking about. I am going to pull the heads to see how exstensive the damage is.