sherman brown

i usually add 2' just for flex on an outboard when turned all the way to the opposite side from the cable side of the boat.

the boat is a 21' 86 cobia glass boat open bow. it came from the factory with a 228 hp 5.0 305 with a 4-barrel carb with a MerCruiser alpha 1 outdrive. i swapped out the 5.0 305 for a 5.7 350 315 hp. Michigan motors is still selling this same engine for 5989.00 just go to their web site click on marine engines then click on partial engine package then click on silver package then read all about it. it is a bolt in engine for replacing 86 and above 5.0 or 5.7 engines. before 86 and some 86 models will need the flywheel changed out. this is a Vortec engine with roller cam and lifters. the only thing that i would do is change the sparkplugs. i may have changed them out 1 time since new but I'm not sure it isn't on the original plugs. i tried going to their site but got an error at michiganmotorz.com but did a search for Michigan motors and got to it that way.

I don't know the firing order. but it's a standard MerCruiser 5.7 marine motor. I'm sure it has the same firing order as any small block 350 chevy MerCruiser motor. I'm 70 now and the boat is setting outside with the motor cover covering the motor. it's a major job for me to go down to the pole barn and get a ladder and climb into the boat. I'm sure if you have a standard MerCruiser 305 or 350 it will drop in and work for you.

I'm just guessing here but i doubt it would work. do they have the same electrical hook up? and i doubt the shifter length is the same on the 75 hp motor. but maybe someone with a little firsthand knowledge will chime in.

I just had the water separator oil and oil filter changed before our trip to Erie. they have about 40 hrs on them. most people change the oil and filter each season, but I just wanted you to be aware of the hrs on them. if you have questions or concerns you can call me at 931-seven zero four 7244, it is a long drive for you, but you won't be disappointed. you will more than get your monies worth. as I have no control over how the motor is used, I can only give a DOA warranty on it. but if the motor doesn't run as described when you get it installed, I'll make it right. it has a marine electric fuel pump that doesn't pump without oil pressure. I had a toggle switch installed to bypass this feature. so, if the boat sets for a week or longer I'll trip the toggle switch and fill the carb for the first time then she's good to go. the toggle switch is spring loaded and kicks off when released. then I pump the gas one time and give it just a little throttle and she fires right up and runs sweet. I have it idled down to 600 rps and she is still smooth at idle. but you can set the idle up to 750 or set it where you want it. after I set the idle down, I started using a set of 36" trolling bags and ran her a little higher for trolling, I just never idles her back up. I bought the boat back from the insurance company so i would have a spare for the boat we bought to replace it with. but it has a almost new long block from Michigan motors. I'm 70 now and that motor should last the rest of my life. so instead of storing it I decided to just sell it. if you need a plywood motor cover that's made with treated plywood and covered in Cabela's premium carpet with the rubber mat off the old cover under the carpet top, I'm sure we can work something out. SORRY for the long post.

i'll try to get you a picture in the next few days. but i still have the motor in the boat and i've kind of stopped messing with it until spring. i would say the intake is a medium rise and not a high rise. michigan motors removed a 228 hp 305 and replaced it with this 350 without any issues. took the boat in one morning and was home that evening. i bought the silver package so i used my accessories. but this motor now comes ready to set in and play.

this is it until spring then i'll relist it.

somebody has got to want a great 5.7/350 motor to put in your boat this winter. just drop it in and go.

it is a DI but is a 1st generation. and it's still for sale at 250.00 plus 10.00 on shipping. so it's yours for 260.00 shipped.

ok guys here's what you've been waiting for on the helix. 250.00 but i've got to have help on the shipping. so there will be a 10.00 charge if it ships, or you can pick up in muncie in.

i know traxstech holders will fit cannon tracks and that scotty downrigger pedestals will fit cannon tracks. i just bought some off brand track to add to the tracks i already have and the cannon holders fit them just fine.

slidediver.com gets me to there page with no problems. but if you want to buy them you should do a web search for them. some sites have them cheaper than 27.99. i use the lite bites for walleye.

i got the hds unit removed just waiting on a new transducer i ordered for it. the eagle is going to be a little more complicated. i've got to remove the dash to get to the power cord and start getting the transducer out. which the transducer cord is going to be a b____. i dont know yet if its below deck or along the gunnel. the helix is ready to go when someone wants it.

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the hds 5 lake insight has been SOLD the other unit i have is the eagle fish elite 640c and is a great little unit. it would be ideal for a yak or someone getting into fishing on a budget. it would be hard to find any unit with gps and maping for under 150.00 but here it is, 60.00 to your door. comes with everything needed including a face shield. then we have the helix 7 di gps. this is a 1st generation unit. but its like new and only been used a few times. if i price it much lower i might as well give it away. 275.00 and i pay shipping. i'll get about 250.00 after i pay shipping.