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I might try biding on that ebay motor, But it it a looper like the one I have??
I don't want the cross flow!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=160152473538

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You sure you want to roll the dice on shipping? I hate to dig up old bones but I can't help but remember that last shipping debacle that you and I went through! Lost, then found, then lost, then found, then lost, then found, then lost, then still lost, then still lost, then found...then damaged....missing parts etc. etc. etc.

I guess just make sure they crate it up better than I did and try to get some good shipping insurance. I wouldn't do it without those 2 things.

Good luck!

Blue

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I have to hope that, that was not the norm in shipping!!

Tunahead sent me a nice shipping site were you can ck the drivers that bid on your shipment
Much like ebay feed back, if they look good go for it, if a driver has bad feed back you can deny them.

So I will take another chance.

But is that a looper?? Like the one I have?? I can get it and keep mine for parts ;)

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SOUNDS A LITTLE SCARY TO ME :-/

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Well, that does sound much better. I wish we'd known about that ::) I don't know on the looper/crossflow question.

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Here's what Ferm said about that motor:

Your 86 150 is the same basic engine that MJ has on his V-20, old school cross-flow engine. They are thirsty gas hogs for there output. That 86 225 is a good engine on fuel. It's a small-bore looper. The later 200/225's burned more fuel than the 86-87's small-bore's. The 88-91 large-bore loopers aren't that bad on fuel, but the 93+ are known to burn more. The later engines are more reliable, but I like my early small-bore looper. I've actually been eyein that engine myself. I like small-bore engines, LOT's of potential to build some HP

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YES, she is definately a looper MJ. In fact it is the same looper you have now. 86-87 were basically the same engines. Have at her MJ, I need another engine right now like I need another boat :-[. And if your really froggy about her, I'll send you the article on how to make 300HP out of her reliably.

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I will never buy a used motor from Florida. The boating season down there is year round resulting in alot more hours compared to the NE. Also that motor looks like it was painted, I like to see the original condition of everything so I can tell how the previous owner took care of it. When I see new paint I think lipstick on a pig. I think you can find better locally.

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Great I will be watching her this afternoon!!

Now I need another loan! I will have nothing at this rate when I sell the V, If it sells??

Thanks!!

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MJ...If that's the motor in Port St. Lucie I can check it out for ya before they ship...and take some pics to make sure everything's in order. Good luck if ya bid.