What is the cheapest motor for a 84 16footer

[drewskie1984]

I just bought my first boat it is a 1984 16ft sea ray i think the motor has a blown head gasket it is a johnson OMC 3.0l engine should i rebuild that motor or replace it with a differant motor i didnt know if their was another motor to fit that maybe was more common so parts would be an easy find or cheaper? the model to the motor i have is #302sthrcom...........Really I am just looking for some advice Thanks!


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[Summer Fun II]

i think the motor has a blown head gasket

If its a blown head gasket why rebuild / replace the motor ???.
Just put on a new head gasket. :thumbsup:

Welcome to CSR. :smt001

 

[NorCal Boater]

I just bought my first boat it is a 1984 16ft sea ray i think the motor has a blown head gasket it is a johnson OMC 3.0l engine should i rebuild that motor or replace it with a differant motor i didnt know if their was another motor to fit that maybe was more common so parts would be an easy find or cheaper? the model to the motor i have is #302sthrcom...........Really I am just looking for some advice Thanks!


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[tdappleman]

What happened to the current engine which has you thinking blown head gasket? Has the compression been checked? Is there any evidence of water in the oil? A repair of your current engine may be the cheapest way to go and wont require you to change the drive and any wiring. If the engine is beyond repair, then a replacement 3.0 will most likely be the cheapest way for the same reasons - be able to keep your current drive and electrics.

 

[83searay]

Rebuild it, thats not a hard job to do why spend the $$$$$$. Thats the cheapest way out.