Originally Posted by
chip w
Thank you to all for the ideas. I have a lot to ponder over the weekend. The idea of building the short block has some appeal to it, especially if I can reuse my block and save some money that could be put towards the cam and heads. I'll keep everyone posted.
If you lost a head due to corrosion there's NO way I'd reuse that block. Shoot, I don't think I could be talked into rebuilding a raw-water-cooled marine block in almost any circumstances. New block or refurb'd automotive block isn't a lot of $$ in the grand scheme of things, and allows you to upgrade to four-bolt mains and factory roller cam.
"Speed's fine, but accuracy is final."
- Bill Jordan
1998 Donzi 21LXR
1971 Boston Whaler 13