SEA RAY 240 Project Reviving an RARE & ABUSED 5.7 Mercruiser in the Philippines

[@georgemillen908]

It running so sweet now the engine

[@jeffreythompson9549]

How sweet it sounds.

[@greenarmy561]

That’s awesome, the engine’s got power. We look forward to seeing the boat project too.

[@JohnMarlatt]

I enjoyed this episode of the Sea Ray.

[@MRRice-wz3bv]

James, Outstanding Job on getting boat motor running. Keep up great work project.

[@MikeandTracker]

I rebuilt an Alpha One out drive on a 5.7l ski boat and sold it just before moving to the Philippines last July. I really enjoyed learning how to work on the drive. My 5.7 was in great shape. I hope to find another boat here to rehabilitate.

[@TexasFilipino]

They are hard to find and when you do they want gold for them

[@joesharp5602]

I have that same motor in my garage that I have been rebuilding to put back in my 99 Bayliner 2556. You have that one purring like a kitten, good for you. I look forward to this series and can't wait to see inside that Diesel since I have no experience with them. You and Mel are doing wonderful things over there, especially for the family. I respect that.... Joe

[@TexasFilipino]

Thank you so much Joe. Thanks for commenting. We try. Share some pics of your project and I will put it on the vlog. [e-mail]

[@user-bh8pj7wc8g]

Sound like a new engine. You just gotta love that purring sound. Just fantastic James.

[@martin_irmer]

That's what I like to hear and see. Looks like you have something to work with. As a retired mechanic, as I am. please clock that distributor.

[@TexasFilipino]

It's clocked exactly where I want it to avoid some cables that pass that area.

[@bigeizsupportgroup1427]

Like watch you learn alot from you

[@jerrywedzinga6058]

Hearing that 350 roar is awesome, great job.

[@smartbiz888]

That's a sweet-sounding 350! I'm sure you'll have it singing in the boat scooting across the water soon enough! As you know, I am a boat fan... I cut my teeth on them as a kid growing up on Rainy Lake in Minnesota on the border of Canada, eh?... The fishing was great, endless narrows, islands, and talk about going back to nature... Also, lots of adventures with canoes, portages, and roughing it... Of course, bigger in age brings bigger toys for us boys... Kinda like a boat project with a Chevy 350! 😊 Life is grand... Enjoyable series coming! TC... P.S. If you hadn't guessed, looking forward to those coming episodes! Anyway... Carry on, wayward son! (hmmm, there's a song in that phrase, somewhere!)... 🙏🙏🙏 👍😎👍

[@TexasFilipino]

THANK YOU ALWAYS> I enjoy every comment you ever make.

[@richardlauze2873]

Wow I just finished a 350 mercruser with new carb and factory rebuild out drive.I bench tested without carb flame arestor on a little flamage.lm lucky to be a mercruser dealer,parts no very expensive.Good work James

[@vinniegillotti9347]

That thick bottom gasket is a thermal separator to keep some heat away from the base of the carburetor so it doesn’t vapor lock. It looks like you have a Mallory cap on that HEI. I wonder if it has the Mallory or ACELL Component inside the distributor that will help with your dwell vacuum advance. Make sure has plenty of the white special dialectic grease on it to let the heat dissipate. Also make sure you run a ground strap right at the timing adjustment at the base of the distributor too chassis and or battery.

[@TexasFilipino]

I am glad you mentioned that ground strap!

[@RogerGarnham]

Brilliant James !! Btw Plenum is a Latin word. Didn't know they had mercruisers back then!! Lol Is it going to be another ( secret project?). Perhaps a back up generator for electricity or more likely a custom trike, for the lovely Mel to go shopping with. Just need some all weather racing tyres for traction?! Lol All the best from a very moist Pangasinan( getting webbed feet, with all the rain!!) best regards to all!!!

[@teddedios991]

I love the roar of the 5.7 engine , amazing James you're jack of all trade.....

[@TexasFilipino]

Me too. I grew up on small blocks and will grow old with small blocks!

[@jpoldcasurferdude7262]

Why is it that every who has ever worked on an engine ALWAYS smiles when you do that first crank and it runs…. I can’t remember ever smiling when I go out to start my car every day….

[@TexasFilipino]

GOOD POINT!!! haha

[@skels801]

So cool you got that running. What’s your plan? Put it in a Filipino Willies Jeep. Little beach hot rod. Nice work

[@dwaynedeason5638]

I love the mechanic vids. Got er running like a top!! Keep em comin'

[@ThomasAdams-ek8cc]

As a retired Navy Engineman [ diesel mechanic ] I enjoy all your videos exp. about boats.

[@TexasFilipino]

Sir Thomas I might need your help or advise somewhere along the line. Stay in touch always. Thank you for your service Sir.

[@philgogler9091]

Nothing like the sound of a Chevy V8 , very nice 👍🇵🇭🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@lawrencebeeler6273]

That carburetor fixed everything sounds great 😀🇵🇭🌴🙏

[@TexasFilipino]

Yes it does!

[@t_gitono4Life_Robinson]

Very cool I really enjoy all your videos your knowledge of a lot of different things is impressive I feel like if my hands eyes would allow me I could do some of what you do just by watching keep up the great work

[@Latin-dog]

Am a sucker when it comes to boats and engines and it pleased me to see the revivable of this one, I suppose you now will dismantle and make it pretty? Hats off to you mate,well done…!!!✔️

[@robertcrooks8143]

is there anything you can't do great job i wish i had half your talent rob 71 Darwin Australia

[@cbrown9555]

Texas-sailer man

[@CalvinRoyHarrison]

No worries Mr. Hightower. No matter what you post, I always learn something no matter if I expect to or not. Thank you!

[@severiz]

Can't wait to see this on the boat. It will definitely make it move. We had an older SeaRay with exactly same engine in early 2000's.

[@cliffyfellows38]

Amazing. When u got the right distributer & carby fitted in that 350 aint purring, it’s growling like a pride of angry tigers trying to break outa those straps - love it.

[@TexasFilipino]

Right on

[@johnulriksson2505]

I really looking forward to look boat projekt videos..😊...!!!!!!!!!

[@TexasFilipino]

More to come!

[@reggyreginald8158]

Sounds awesome 🙌 now 👍 You’re a “jack of all trades” James. I thoroughly enjoy the content 🤓

[@pierrerheaume5146]

It sounds really good now

[@graceburkett6916]

Always support all your and Mells videos. I do like the little boat it reminds me so much off my hubby and our little Pea green run about . We called it Sweet Pea.😊

[@TexasFilipino]

Ole Sweet Pea - I love it!!!!!!!! How are you Grace? How has life been treating you?

[@kimojames808]

I think your boat series vlog will be very interesting, look forward to the next one.

[@TexasFilipino]

There is a playlist on our channel with 74 other boat videos in it right now if you want to view them.

[@troybassett7031]

Love all your content! Looking forward to more boat videos!!!

[@TexasFilipino]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@JunTiksayVlogs]

i love that engine good quality and stay safe in Philippines ❤

[@jerrymarshall2728]

Sounds like you have another Philippine Unicorn! A V-8 GM 5.7L marine engine that RUNS! Like I've said so many times, "maintenance in the Philippines is a foreign concept"! Some of the cobbling-together of things just leaves me in wonder and scratching my head. Amazingly, though, some things actually work! Engine for the Sea Ray? Or the new catamaran?

[@ramoneferdinand8247]

Love those GM motor

[@jeffcalhoon3412]

That good throaty sound always makes your blood pump!!!

[@TexasFilipino]

It does!!!!

[@jamesrucker]

I just love the video

[@TexasFilipino]

Thank you James !

[@jamesrucker]

@@TexasFilipino you welcome my friend

[@patrickwayne2013]

It runs!! Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

[@BigWillyBlingBling]

That engine sounds pretty healthy..

[@TexasFilipino]

Yes Sir!

[@dennisraber9264]

Sounds like a race car with new carb

[@sparksmobilerepair4025]

what gear ratio does the outdrive have for the diesel engine? I was looking at a used Merc diesel like the one you got but found a steyr diesel engine in higher HP so have been installing that one in my boat but can't get gearing right

[@TexasFilipino]

2:1 is the mercruiser diesel outdrive. Where did you find that steyr? Email me and lets talk boats and diesels. I'm on a hunt myself.

[@ChuckFasst]

Two grand for a piston set? Oh man! Pour those pesos into that 350 Chev to build a bitchin' mill. 🤓

[@latch043]

Always tare down a used motor inspection will save a lot

[@TexasFilipino]

The motor had low use. Manifolds was in great shape which is the #1 thing on these. I have anotther 5.7 marine engine sitting in Texas that has only about 200 hours on it. Im thinking to ship it over next time I go back and build a exhibition boat here for shows and events in our area. Maybe a jetdrive on it or possibly a surface drive. Have you seen the surface drives? They are like a Thai long tail had a baby with a stern drive !! lol. Only time can tell what I will do. I just know I will be building something until I die!!! Then I will leave happy.

[@latch043]

@@TexasFilipino I got a 750 Honda motor gonna make a hellava go cart

[@tryscience]

Cool man, I know what a wrench looks like too lol Maybe we can talk about such things in the near future, please check your messages

[@scottsinthephilippines]

👍

[@johnd8549]

I wish you were my next door neighbor…in Philippines or Texas! 😂🤣😂

[@TexasFilipino]

So you can hear my open exhaust 350 clacking? lol

[@drewnc6196]

Wait now, we had the bamboo native catamaran! LOL

[@TexasFilipino]

It was a bamboo native transformer. Like bumblebee! It changed from a catamaran to a nipa hut! HA HA HA

[@kenmcleod8618]

Seems like it would be cheaper to rebuild the 350

[@TexasFilipino]

FUEL FUEL FUEL The 350 drinks fuel like a fat kid on Kool Aide. The diesel I bought is known for the most fuel efficient marine inboard on the market. The fuel savings and safety of not transporting gasoline make up for the repair cost.

[@KB2NOM]

Awesome 😂

[@redneckways1617]

Well if you were a ford man…I have a bellhousing for a 302,289, or 300 inline 6

[@TexasFilipino]

I have a buddy with a 68 Mustang when we was late teens. His uncle built it off as a roller motor. I had a holley center squirter that we put in it and did it ever bring it alive. Man that motor would wrap up quick. I built a 283 the same way and dropped it in a 71 Vega. Both of our cars was beast. I tried 327 , 350, 383(stroker) and a 400 small block punchout to a 426 with tunnel ram and two carter afb competition series carbs. none of those moters hooked up that vega like the 283 did. Those small block chevy's and fords was beast. I tinkered with small block mopar some but just never liked that much. I will say the 340 was my fav over the 318 or 360. Dodge / Cry always built crappy front ends. Even with the popular 90s and 2000's trucks still dangerous front ends. Death wobble

[@AUSTRALIAN-GUY]

🌴With All The Work 🙀 & 💲Spent ? Wouldn't it have been cheaper to buy A Brand New Crate MerCruiser Diesel Engine ✅ AUSTRALIAN-GUY

[@TexasFilipino]

NO WAY - I gave $700 for the complete engine and drive line. The diesel outdrive is geared different and built stronger than the gas version and worth a mint. Then I gave $400 to ship it to Texas , total $1100 then $600 to the Phils so now $1700. That diesel sell even broken for THOUSANDS for the motor alone! A good used running one sells for $8000 to $11000 for the MOTOR ALONE. A new one is about $30000 for a new one MOTOR ONLY.

[@AUSTRALIAN-GUY]

@@TexasFilipino In Australia you can get A Fully Reconditioned MerCruiser All new parts 8-9 K With warranty. I personally don't know why people run those inboards Always need something fixed & Rust from inside out ! I have a 26ft cruiser with Twin 150 4stroke Honda's 100% Reliable 🙀

[@TexasFilipino]

Try to get one here in PI and then try to get it serviced or parts.

[@JWDREAM-d3x]

Yes i really enjoyed this vedieo .but we know you didnt keep that 350 gas engine because you have the diesel in her . But i bet that 350 would push her quite a bit faster than the diesel . Those 350 would crank out the Hp great engines .God bless

[@gregstovka]

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