Hey All,
So, I'm looking at boats, and I've come across a 1986 Wellcraft V20 with a Mercruiser 170. Evidently, it is 1/2 of a 460, with some mongrel block, Ford internals, and a 460 head. I've read a bit about them here and there, but they were some old threads and people seem to have mixed emotions about them.
Of course our forum has some of the greatest and creative minds on engine subjects and aren't easily run off by oddball engines.
So, what I'm asking - what are y'alls experience with this particular inline 4? I think it'd be a stout and reliable bugger good torque and not working a whole lot.
Here's a pic of the particular engine:
And the ad for the boat.
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/5682560798.html
I'm planning on taking a look at it tomorrow afternoon. If there's anything engine wise I should definitely check, let me know.
Thanks,
1966Mustang
So, I'm looking at boats, and I've come across a 1986 Wellcraft V20 with a Mercruiser 170. Evidently, it is 1/2 of a 460, with some mongrel block, Ford internals, and a 460 head. I've read a bit about them here and there, but they were some old threads and people seem to have mixed emotions about them.
Of course our forum has some of the greatest and creative minds on engine subjects and aren't easily run off by oddball engines.
So, what I'm asking - what are y'alls experience with this particular inline 4? I think it'd be a stout and reliable bugger good torque and not working a whole lot.
Here's a pic of the particular engine:
And the ad for the boat.
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/5682560798.html
I'm planning on taking a look at it tomorrow afternoon. If there's anything engine wise I should definitely check, let me know.
Thanks,
1966Mustang