Glenn Ashmore wrote:
Should not have a problem. The Ford 351 is very popular with dirt track
racers and the blocks are all over. The going price for a rebuilt 1992
marine 351/5.8 long block is about $1,500.

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"richard" wrote in message
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I am just learning about short block VS long block, etc. If I go that
route, do you think that I will have any trouble finding a 1993 351
(Ford) omc?

For my money, I always prefer a PROPERLY rebuilt engine to a new one. I
put rebuilt GM 350's in my old boat, I had a very good shop that I have
used for years that knows the differance between marine and automotive
engines. He remachined the block and heads, rebuilt the heads,
installed new cam and main bearings, new pistons and rings, new timing
chain and gears, new oil pump, new cam and lifters, marine gaskets, new
head bolts, new intake manifold, new oil pan, valve covers and timing
cover and water pump. I installed the fuel pump, thermostat,
distributer, carb, starter and alternator. I didn't give him the block
or heads, he provided them. Total bill for each engine was under $2500
per engine. They ran great, lots of power and he gave me a one year on
his work. For under $5000 I had "new" engines, I installed them myself,
about 8 hours each. The key is, choose a good shop for your work. The
engine is only as good as their work is. You would be surprised, the
price of a top notch job is just a few dollars more than a bottom of
the barrel job.

John