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In 2008, the original 1980 port engine in Forever Young, needed to be rebuilt. The starboard engine was previously rebuilt several years ago.▼ The fun begins. Here I've got the old Chevy 454 stripped down before yanking the engine. The exhaust manifolds, heat exchanger, muffler and carburetor have already been removed. All together, there are almost 50 hose clamps that have to be undone! |
▼ Mark, the general manager of Gig Harbor Marina, supervises as the old mill and tranny is pulled out of the bilge beneath the saloon. We had only about one eighth of an inch clearance on each side of the engine going through the cabin door.
▼ The engine is in the pickup; it will get further stripped down to bare block and heads before going to the shop.
▼ After a month at the rebuilder (and a couple grand), the Chevy 454 is ready for painting and assembly. The Paragon transmission was also rebuilt at a different shop.
▼ After two months, the final installation is complete, and the engine is purring. I think I earned myself a beer. Sooner or later I will add an electronic conversion kit to the distributer to reduce future tune-up needs.
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