More Progress

Bilge area ready for the transom plate

 

Transom plate ready to install. Just got to make patterns of the old OMC hole first. Will use the pattern to eventually build a coverplate.

 

Removed both manifolds off the blocks. Removed studs from the block for the manifolds. I am getting to be an expert at this process. New, gaskets are here. Just have to pick them up from Burk Marine. Spent the rest of the time studying the wiring diagram to understand how to hook up the electronic distributor to the ex...isting wiring. Think I have it figured out finally.

Finished drilling out and tapping the twisted off bolt in the gimbal housing. Went better than expected. Then installed the bell housing on the motor and started hooking up wires. Removed the thermostats and alternators to swap them from one to the other. Going to have the alternator tested prior to installing.