OK, with mostly used parts it's possible.

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I sense sarcasm. The only problem was a cracked block if I didn't
mention that.

$50 for a used block, $30 to have it magna-fluxed to make sure it was
good.

$55 for new heavy duty Federal Mogul main bearings.

$97 for marine grade head gaskets, fuel pump gasket, and exhaust
gaskets. (Fuel pump operates off the engine, not an electric one like
some people are used to)

The pistons, rods, lifters, heads, springs, cam, crank, and timing
chain were all still good and could be used. So it was a cheap
rebuilt. If it was a car engine I'd replace the timing chain, but
considering the hours on the motor that chain was equal to a heavily
driven 1 year old car it wasn't needed.

The left over went toward where regular gaskets would work and some
RTV sealant for the manifold.

Oh plus tax, so really I think it was just under $250.

Nope, actually I'm wrong, I forgot about the new spark plugs, oil,
filter, and stern drive lube. I don't know if you count "that" stuff
for a rebuild. If so $300.

Before I torn the block down I was figuring at least $500-600.