1965 350 Merc I/o exhaust manifold cracked

Jims65/23’

Jims65/23’

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Sep 7, 2021
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Boat Info
1965 sea Ray 23’ 350 I/O
Engines
350 Merc I/o
I’m picking up this boat, was told manifold cracked, will hook up water to check, any suggestions and ideas and tips very welcomed ! Thanks
 
I would want to take a sample from the oil pan drain. If the engine hasn't been run since it froze it will only show on the stick as a high level. Hopefully the discounted price included a repower with those manifolds if raw water cooled.
 
Thornton69 said:
I would want to take a sample from the oil pan drain. If the engine hasn't been run since it froze it will only show on the stick as a high level. Hopefully the discounted price included a repower with those manifolds if raw water cooled.
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I will check dipstick, hoping crack will be visible but doubtful. Tgx
 
scoflaw said:
Does it have a oil pan full of water?
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I will look for that. He said water showed up after running it once couple years ago. Even if motor is shot, the I/o should be worth something? That and the dual axle trailer is worth $500, right ? Thx
 
Wanderer 290 said:
The trailer is worth more, at least $1000 if all is functional.
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Yes, I figured dual axle is quite good, even if motor is shot, but he said it runs great. The I/O is worth something too . Thx
 
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