Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

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BryanF

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Hello Everyone,<br />I believe I'm in the right forum!? Please let me know.<br />I'm just getting into boating here w/ a 1969 24' Formula Thunderbird that I'm going to be restoring and have some questions about the engine and stern drive. This motor has not run in SEVERAL years, But was "winterized" before storage. There was insulation packed around the engine and the oil was FULL and CLEAN when i checked... if that makes a difference? Not sure if this info helps but... :D <br /> <br />I have a GM inline 6 cyl. w/ the #'s<br />"00N2 8213 328578 GM" and the valve cover has a sticker the says "160 h.p."<br />How/Where can I go to verify Yr/Model /hp it is?<br /><br />The Mercruiser Sterndrive says "h.p. 165" w/ a Sticker reading Serial #2698253<br />How/Where can I go to verify info on this unit?<br /><br />I've also heard that there is a difference between "Automotive" engine parts and whats called "Marine" engine parts!? Is this true & if so, Where can I go to get engine parts for this setup... Online or local vendor?<br /><br />
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<br /><br />If you need more info... plmk<br /><br />Thanks Bryan
 
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Re: Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

Bryan- it looks like(from my Merc book)you have a 1970 motor coupled to a 1969 drive...checked yesterday on some parts for a guy with a 1971 and the parts were obsoleted by Merc so if you need anything it could end up being used or aftermarket :cool:
 
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Re: Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

Aftermarket parts ... never thought of that. Where/Who carries those?<br /><br />Will it be a problem getting this running or will/should I up date the drive to a newer year?
 
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Re: Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

those oldies are pretty tough and you have nothing to lose by putting a little in it to see how it runs...actually the drive and engine parts are still readily available..it's the exhaust elbow,manifolds,motor mounts,etc that are getting tough to find...two main aftermarket suppliers are Sierra and Aqua Power(actually joined as one company)and almost any marine supply house knows of them...iboats also sells them :cool:
 
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Re: Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

Bryan F.....I'm going to move you to the I/O area.
 
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BryanF

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Thank you! :D ... maybe better response here :confused:
 
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mathiasmorgan

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Re: Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

Hey Bryan,<br />That's the exact motor I have.. <br />It's a model 160 (ergo the 160 HP) built between 1967-1969. It's a GM 250 Cu. In. I have it in my 1970 Penn Yan Open. I have the original owner's manual for the boat/engine. So if I can be any help let me know. I am still getting my boat ready to float, but my engine purrs like a kitten. Good motor.. hard to kill. My girlfriend works for NAPA, and I was looking through their marine catalog yesterday. The engine is listed in the catalog along with many of the parts.<br />George
 
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Re: Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

Also try www.boatfix.com for parts and info. They are located in New Jersey. Excellent parts and service.
 
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BryanF

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Re: Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

Thanks guys for info!!! <br /><br />George333... Would love to see pics / info on your boat. I was leaning towards those #'s from what i've been reading about this motor. May I email you w/ some ?'s sometime?<br /><br />Mikedg... Thats a great site and LOCAL too... :D <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Bryan
 
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mathiasmorgan

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Re: Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

Absolutely.. My e-mail address is: mathias_morgan@yahoo.com<br /><br />I'll be glad to help anyway I can.. I was thinking of scanning my manual. It's falling apart. If I do get a chance to scan it, I can e-mail you a copy. It has all the specs in it for gaps, timing, winterizing etc... <br /><br />George
 
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Re: Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

Hey george333: Nice boat! Did you restore it yourself?
 
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Re: Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

Here is another good place for aftermarket stuff........<br /><br /> web page
 
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mathiasmorgan

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Re: Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

McKensie wrote:<br />"Hey george333: Nice boat! Did you restore it yourself?"<br /><br />Yeah I've been working on it the past month or so. I have to strip out the insides to replace the floor, and have been getting everything put back in. I still have a few minor things to get settled, and I bought an old trailer to replace the one the boat is on (existing trailer is shot). I sure be able to float her for the first time next weekend (fingers crosed)... Thanks for the compliment! George
 
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mathiasmorgan

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Oops.. I meant I HAD to strip everything out.. I did that and am putting everything back together.. George
 
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