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Unless there is some well documented major overhaul
work and/or unless Norm from Pat's Marine Engines surveys the stink out
of the engines and pronounces them in good shape I would figure on a
repower, for sure. (Just because some people will live to be 105
doesn't mean we should all expect to). Figure $50k for a rough number,
(if you can get a decent deal somewhere) but get a more detailed
estimate before finalizing an offer.


Just for a reference, I checked on a new repower "just in case" for Mrs.
E's GB with the 120 hp Ford Lehman.
Bob Smith of American Diesel quoted around $12,000 per engine. That was a
couple of years ago, so the price may have gone up a bit since. He is a
good source for any parts, etc. for the original Lehman's.

According to him, 6000 hours on these engines has just about broken them in.
Most problems are associated with the bolt-ons.


RCE