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Recent content by cjcs

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    How to: Pull bbc

    That was on a 251. It is tight. I should have also mentioned its so much easier after you remove the hatch to take the top and bottom half of the rear seat out. That will give you room and then your not worried about damaging the seat anyway.
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    How to: Pull bbc

    Not sure if it was just me, but I found the engine has to be turned 90 degrees once you start to lift it out to fit through the hatch opening. I ended up having to take one exhaust manifold off as well to make things much easier. I found that out the hard way. Should have just removed the...
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    Help wanted. Looking for critical eyes.

    The 251 rides like a 24x7 boat so make sure you check the transom assembly and steering for excessive play because you will really notice it in this boat. Pull a screw from the drain plug and check for soft spots along with around the engine mounts. Last thing is look close to see how many...
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    Clearance to Remove Motor 251

    Drive is off, wiring is disconnected, fuel lines disconnected and the only problem I see is the boat has an offshore mount and the engine will have to be raised 10 inches to be clear of the side brackets for the mount. I'm not sure if the power steering pump will clear the bulkhead doing that...
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    Clearance to Remove Motor 251

    Thanks for the feed back guys. My main concern is if I can leave all the acc on or not. The overall length of the engine complete looks to be within one inch or so of the size of the opening of the engine bay. I guess I will find out this week if it will come out complete or not.
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    Clearance to Remove Motor 251

    Anyone? Just trying to avoid a second trip from the backhoe if I can.
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    Clearance to Remove Motor 251

    I wonder if anyone can give me a firsthand answer if I am able to remove a complete motor including all accessories on a 1990 251 with a 502? It looks very close. I don't want to call in a favor for someone to come over and pull the engine out and then find I have to strip the front of the...
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    Even More CL Finds!

    That 251 looks like one that was on ebay as an hurricane Sandy boat. If it is the same one it has been listed many times but never had a phone number listed?
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    New boat, first question for help

    It is funny that you mention that. I have only been able to use the boat once and never found the cause. I will only be able to only get out once more so the problem may have to wait until spring. The reason I said this is the voltage only reads 12.5 on the guage so I thought the alt was going...
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    New boat, first question for help

    Hope to be able to get out tomorrow and check it out. The only thing that puzzles me is the boat only does it when running full out. The boat only cuts out when you press the trim button. It is just like it is hitting the limiter but runs great until you trim the last bit. Thanks, again
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    New boat, first question for help

    Thanks for the quick replies! I will check the wiring over on the trim pump real close. It does feel like the prop is almost to big when the boat is loaded up with gear and fuel. I may install a new transom assembly over the winter. I want the steering to be tight. If that happens I may just...
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    New boat, first question for help

    Boat has a old nordaskeg speedo which reads 60, prop is 25 mirage 3 blade. I don't think it is the rpm limiter because the engine only cuts out when the trim button is pushed to trim the drive higher. I only made two full speed runs though . Probably only able to use the boat 1 or 2 more...
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    New boat, first question for help

    Just picked up a 1990 251 gtx 502, last owner claims some sort of original 450hp package. Boat has only had a few owners but last owner had it for around 7 years and didn't seem to know much about it. Anyway I had it out for a second time today and noticed that when full out at 4600 rpm when I...
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    My New to me 251...

    That's the one with the low exhaust. Boat looks good! Enjoy!
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    Would you buy 89-92 251

    Thanks for the replies. I think I was trying to talk myself into. I may make a low offer but I don't think that will go anywhere so I guess I will keep looking. In southern Ontario, have travelled as far as CT and in NY state.
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