Re-powering omc 260

[Mojobandit]

Hi everyone, I have been scouring the pages of this forum for days, tons of great information on here!
I very recently picked up a new to me boat. My first. She's a 81 Chris craft scorpion 210, with a omc 260 stringer powering it, . I bought her knowing she had problems. The problem I have discovered, is the block is cracked.
I have found a rebuilt 260 with 0 hrs on it for $1000. I have been getting the old motor ready for removal. I have the seloct and climer manuals, but they are very vague. From the research I have been doing, it looks as if removing the motor with the intermediate attached is the best way for removal.i understand that I need to remove the transom seal. Is this a reusable component, or should I replace it? What do I use to seal it with?
I am a little nervous taking on this endevor, as I have no experience with marine equipment, or out drives. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone could guide me to any links or source of information, that would also be useful, as I am having a very difficult time finding much on this due to the age. Thanks so much in advance for any help you can give. Brad.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Welcome aboard

$1000 for a Chevy 350 is a lot of coin. I myself would probably pull a truck motor from an early 80's GM truck, install brass core plugs and marine gaskets, then buy new exhaust manifolds.

Also, look at the stickies and use the online manual. Throw away the seloc and clymer manuals.

 

[Mojobandit]

Pulling a truck motor was an option I Considered.the motor I am looking at is fully re-built, and comes complete with starter, heads, water jackets, intake, carbs, ect. Turn key. Can always sell off some of my old parts to recoup some cash.

 

[Mojobandit]

Also not able to find the omc manuals for a stringer drive, only newer motor's.

 

[Scott Danforth]

http://www.servicemanualspro.info/d...ive-1965-1999-service-repair-manual-improved/

http://www.sterndrive.info/id327.html

 

[Mojobandit]

Thanks so much.