Engine replacement - 1990 196

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   I have a 1990 196. It has a PCM engine (ford 351 block) that is carborated. It has 1500 hrs on it and is running pretty rough so needs a rebuild. Instead of that I wanted to replace it this winter with a new fuel injected engine. Is the best bet to buy a new PCM engine or get a crate motor and get it adapted as a marine engine. Any guidance is appreciated.  Thanks! 

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therealogg1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: July-26-2022 Location: Toronto Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote therealogg1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Engine replacement - 1990 196 Posted: August-09-2022 at 5:11pm
	I have a 1990 196. It has a PCM engine (ford 351 block) that is carborated. It has 1500 hrs on it and is running pretty rough so needs a rebuild. Instead of that I wanted to replace it this winter with a new fuel injected engine. Is the best bet to buy a new PCM engine or get a crate motor and get it adapted as a marine engine. Any guidance is appreciated. Thanks!

Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 3006	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: August-09-2022 at 5:17pm
	www.MichiganMotorz.com Look at their “Marine Engines” tab. Go to “Complete Turn-Key Engines”. Look for ski boat inboard. Be prepared to cough-up over $12,000… A complete high performance carb engine is $10,000. Ouch. I would have my existing engine rebuilt with some high performance gear options and spend waaaaay less than that. JQ
	Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum

MrMcD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-28-2014 Location: Folsom, CA Status: Offline Points: 3776	Post Options Post Reply Quote MrMcD Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: August-09-2022 at 7:04pm
	You would need to verify but most of the 351 Engines will run like new again if you have the heads rebuilt. A leak down test would show if your problem is rings or valves. If it was run low on oil and has other issues certainly rebuild or replace the engine. Just noting options. $10,000 for a complete new engine or $1000 for a valve job. Mark

63 Skier Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-06-2006 Location: Concord, NH Status: Offline Points: 4291	Post Options Post Reply Quote 63 Skier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-10-2022 at 10:43am
	Zach, so when you say 196 I assume you mean a 1990 Ski Nautique? When you say it's running pretty rough that could be caused by a variety of things. It could be engine problems, but more likely carb and ignition issues. If you are not completely set on replacing the engine, you could do some basic stuff to see what the condition of things is. If you did a compression test you'd know pretty quick the basic condition of your engine. Assuming that was good, a description of what the rough running is, how and when you notice it, would help guide where to start troubleshooting. You very possibly could have ignition that isn't advancing properly, a carb that needs a rebuild or replacement, etc. Those problems can be fixed easily and for not too much money. I'm not trying to discourage you from buying a new engine if that's what you want to do, just saying it's quite possible it could be running like new for much less money if you choose to look into the problems.

Engine replacement - 1990 196

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