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Question: How much to pull a motor

I have inherited a 1986 Chris Craft Scorpion 230 with a Mercruiser 260 (Chevy 5.7L 350). It has a cracked block.

Anyonw know what to expect to pay to have someone pull the motor out and reinstall. I would like to buy a new short block and do the component swap myself.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave

 Dave
Apr 8
2006
Is the boat on a trailer at your house? If so, why not just buy an engine hoist and do it yourself?
Apr 8
The local yard should charge about $100 (+/-) to pull an engine. If it's all ready to lift out. Crane time, one way.

Call a major engine rebuilder to come and get it, rebuild it (specify marine rebuild), deliver to yard. Another $2-3000.

I did this once. Turned out very well. Chevy 350.

Mechanics charge a lot. Figuring out the good from the bad mechanics is half the battle.

If a good mechanic does the work, $10,000 - $14,000 ought to cover it. A bad mechanic, about twice that.

Does this help?

 Jim
Apr 8
   
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