"T-Rav" wrote in message
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Hello, I am wondering if any one can help me. I have puchaced my first
boat. A 1986 Bayliner 2150 Capri Bowrider with a 350 penta and 280
outdrive. When I purchaced the boat, the ad said it had a rebuilt 350
and just needed exhaust manifolds. Not knowing much about boat motors,
but
knowing about older 350s I thought it would be no prob. I then discover
that
many parts are missing and find that the engine cast is a 1976 350
block cast number
3970010. I know this is mean't to be a project, but I have found out
that
the previous owner never got it running and gave up. I am now awaiting
a starter as well as other parts and now I am concerned that the engine
will not work with the outdrive. Does anyone know if these motors are
very different form each other. Very frustrated new owner, but knew it
would be a project. Thanks

-T

I'm running a Chevy 305 V-8 and Volvo 280 drive in my boat (same block as
your 350).
So your motor is all hooked up to the outdrive?
If it's not running, the first thing I'd do is take a compression test to
see what you've got.