Original 283: Refurbrish or rebuiild ??
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 7:53 pm
Hi CCABC Friends
I recently bought a 1964 Cavalier 26' Futura (to go along with my 1963) which has the original 283 motor. As I have all winter to work on the boat, I plan to restore as much of the running gear as possible. Since I have the cockpit sole torn out, now is the time to work on the motor/steering/fuel tank, etc. Pervious owner had boat for 33 years, used in fresh water only, short trips. Last in water in 2012, seemed to run fine when started but didn't run it on the water. Tach shows 1300 hours, not sure if that is 'total' or not.
What are your thoughts on restoration? Should I have the motor pulled and do a full rebuild ($$$) or should I just refurbish it for now? (Haven't checked compression yet, if low that may answer my question) At a minimum, I'm thinking new hoses, belts, plugs/wires, starter and water pump.
Any thoughts on these old motors and their quirks would be appreciated.
Duane
I recently bought a 1964 Cavalier 26' Futura (to go along with my 1963) which has the original 283 motor. As I have all winter to work on the boat, I plan to restore as much of the running gear as possible. Since I have the cockpit sole torn out, now is the time to work on the motor/steering/fuel tank, etc. Pervious owner had boat for 33 years, used in fresh water only, short trips. Last in water in 2012, seemed to run fine when started but didn't run it on the water. Tach shows 1300 hours, not sure if that is 'total' or not.
What are your thoughts on restoration? Should I have the motor pulled and do a full rebuild ($$$) or should I just refurbish it for now? (Haven't checked compression yet, if low that may answer my question) At a minimum, I'm thinking new hoses, belts, plugs/wires, starter and water pump.
Any thoughts on these old motors and their quirks would be appreciated.
Duane