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Recent content by SmurfOnAGixxer

  1. SmurfOnAGixxer

    This is a good one!!!

    Nah, I have too many more powersports things laying around. This will be an easy project to tackle. Just humors me that someone could do this to an engine... This will be one badass sportfire when I am done. I am just starting the custom painting project for it, and the helm will be...
  2. SmurfOnAGixxer

    This is a good one!!!

  3. SmurfOnAGixxer

    This is a good one!!!

    Ok, so earlier this summer I picked up a 1986 17' Checkmate Sportfire with a 4.3L OMC Cobra and Cobra outdrive. I actually traded a beautiful 1985 Honda ATC250R 3 wheeler for it. But thats another story. So when I am talking to this guy, considering the trade, he is telling me that the motor...
  4. SmurfOnAGixxer

    Happy Birthday To Me from Checkmate

    Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoyed it. Rained here ALL DAY LONG (well last 3 days, and 1 more to go from what I hear) 5"+ of rain in 3 days.
  5. SmurfOnAGixxer

    ZT 230 Flying!!!

    nice, very nice!!!
  6. SmurfOnAGixxer

    Looking to sell my Sportfire, had a few questions first.

    no, but I probably was the one trying to sell it early this summer. Listed it with a knocking engine? If so that was me, The motor is fresh now, rebuilt correctly, and runs great. Its green in color. On a white trailer... ring a bell??
  7. SmurfOnAGixxer

    1997 240 Convincer

    How is the boat doing? Still got it? I might very well be interested in this boat, once I off the sportfire. Could I come up and take a look at it? I am In redford/Livonia area. Thanks
  8. SmurfOnAGixxer

    Looking to sell my Sportfire, had a few questions first.

    I definitely will not be just letting this go... I am picking up a 26-30' Convincor hopefully over the off season. Just waiting to see something a little more in my price range come around. I found one, but it sold already. I will still be in a checkmate for sure!!
  9. SmurfOnAGixxer

    Looking to sell my Sportfire, had a few questions first.

    I am looking to sell my 86 Checkmate Sportfire with a OMC Cobra 4.3L I/O. I am not really sure what its worth. When I am ready to move it, it will be freshly painted, new helm with all new livorsi gauges, new vinyl, refreshed motor and drive. Thanks in advance PS. I didnt know what other...
  10. SmurfOnAGixxer

    4.3L rebuild questions.

    Even if you leave the hatch lid off?
  11. SmurfOnAGixxer

    4.3L rebuild questions.

    Well I am having second thoughts to swapping my 4.3 for a 350. I might just rebuild this engine. But have some questions. Where is the best place to find rebuild parts/kits for the OMC Cobra 4.3 Also, while building this motor, what would be some good things to do, to boost performance? I...
  12. SmurfOnAGixxer

    Sportfire engine transplant.

    The reason I would like to use this motor, is that I do not have to pay to get another, I am trying to keep this as cheap as possible. This is practically a brand new crate engine.
  13. SmurfOnAGixxer

    Marine vs non-marine engine....

    Sorry, camshaft as well, I did know that. But there is nothing different in block design that would pose a problem is there?
  14. SmurfOnAGixxer

    New guy from detroit.

    I would guess local inlands and probably st clair.
  15. SmurfOnAGixxer

    Marine vs non-marine engine....

    Can anyone tell me a reason why a non-marine engine would not work in a boat? I know the spark proof ignition system and special starter and alternators. But main long block wise, what would I need to change in a non-marine motor to put it in a marine application? Thanks
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