New engine for the Outback

[keehr22]

Working on putting a new crate 5.7 in the Outback. Desperate times call for desperate measures, in the form of two 2x8's and heavy stuff to counterbalance!

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[wolfeman131]

That's crazy, Brandon! You doing it yourself or do you have some other hands to help out?

[keehr22]

It was sketchy at best! The downhill grade of my driveway didn't help much either. I did get a friend over to help in the final alignment. All I have left is the Holley rebuild, attaching accessories, installing 2nd battery, stereo, wake tower with speakers, pop-up cleats, and a final coat of wax...no big deal!

[wolfeman131]

Bwahaha! I liked that, "all I have left" start to the sentence. Sounds just like me. Does your wife (if you're married) give you that look like you're a the village idiot? I get, and deserve, that look a lot.

[keehr22]

I lucked out, my wife is a big fan of the boat project. Even talked her into helping out with the decal removal, which can be a painfully slow process! As of now I think I'm the sole laborer for the rest of the project, however, I do have financial freedom for the project as well, "Whatever it takes to get it back in the water"!

[brad460]

Looks good! I have lowered a couple engines from the trusses in my garage...anything you can do to get a project done!

Maybe I missed another thread but why did you need an engine replacement?