81nautique

Yeah Chris, I saw that the other day but of course I've already purchased a set. His shipping price is a little out there though.

I found a pair of mainfolds only for $159 each, new. That was a good price as well since they retail for $199 from Skidim. Shipping was $36 from florida. I did ok but that deal above is a steal since you get risers too. Thank for keeping an eye out for me.

I think I'm 2 weeks away from getting it back, but he now has all the parts he needs to get after it.    They're a pretty well equiped shop but they're busy as hell. He specializes in performance and marine engines so he's got circle track ,drag engines and all the marine guys who all need their engines at the same time for spring. Supposedly he only needs a few days to get it done but it's on long list.

I could use the 2 weeks anyway. I bought a table top sand blasting cabinet and have been gla$$ beading and painting all the bolt on pieces. Still have to clean the bilge but's it too cold out yet to be running water, soon though. I think it will take me a couple weekends to put it all back together once I get started.

JMurph wrote: Hey Alan, Would you be able to post some pictures of the sandblasted parts as they have been repainted? I'm not an engine guy, but I love to see them clean. It would be cool to see how you redo yours. Thanks, -JMurph

I figure once I get everything ready to a$$emble I would post a few pics. I have four tables of parts in different stages of readiness in my garage. The gla$$ beading takes old paint off instantly and can get you down to bare metal if you need to pretty easily. $79 for a gun and cabinet from harbor freight. The cabinet is large enough to get most items inside, ie: timing chain cover, exhaust risers, motor mounts, thermostat housing, etc. Oil pan and bell housing won't fit so they'll get hit with a presure washer, cleaned and painted.

jbear wrote: Pretty godd price on the maniflods. I paid that much for one, without riser from Southeast C/C last week, right Chris?

hell I don't know you wrote the check. it was just under 200 I think