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We just took 75 gallons of fuel / water out of a recently acquired 1976 SRV 240 and here's how we did it; Step 1: Got old propane tank from neighbor and put into trailer Step 2: disconnected fuel line at pump, spliced on garden hose Step 3: turned on key and pumped tank out in 45 mins with...

Looks like we'll need it! The starter is going to have to be rebuilt. Or a new one. Any suggestions? We got it turning after a diesel soak, but it was completely full of water and it's very hard to get on and off so i'd hate to put it back and have it fry.

We were able to get the starter out. Had to remove the risers. And all the bolts were rusted in place. 7 hours. Had to cut most of them. Also had to remove the motor mounts and pry up the engine to get the required clearance. Oh, and that bolt on the bottom of the Starter for the Ford 351 is...

Ok, motor apart. Took a few hours and getting spark plugs out is a trick with those risers in the way, but it's done. Carberator off. Inside looks good. It looks like the previous owner let her fill up with water (left in rain, drain plug in) and the water did get above the motor. The...

Thanks Mitch - question - what's the minimal "deconstruction" that i should do in order to check the stringers / transom? I'm guessing that i'll end up taking out the carpet, but i want to proceed with caution before just gutting the interior.

Thanks for the suggestion Jitts. We did pull the dip stick before purchase and no water, oil pretty good, consistency just fine, etc. She does have 3/4 of gas, so i'm thinking we'll need to drain that. She did sit for a few years (last licensed 2006) so i'm guessing she's been sitting with that...

Hi Jim - thanks for the post and trading restoration ideas sounds great. I was just out taking a few pictures. She's tucked in the garage so tough to get wide angles - but you get the idea. My step father is a stock car racer and even though he's a Chevy guy, assures me we can get the 351...

Been boating for years, but since this is my first Searay, some might say i've really only just begun. The Acquisition Story: I saw her posted on Craigslist - "1976 Searay, 302 ford, was working when put away, rust on distributor, won't start, double axle easy loader trailer, interior good...