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Very interesting, thank you. That makes alot of sense, except on this model boat, the exausts are on the sides of the hull, which I "think", would make it a little harder to injest water when backing down, unless the valves are timed as such to just suck up water as its exiting the riser. I suspect that adding a spacer and taller riser would not work in this case, although I'd have to do some research. Either way, sounds like replacing with 5.7s or 6.0s would be the answer. Have any idea if one could swap out various parts from the 6.2 to a new 5.7 longblock? I doubt it, but it's worth asking the question. This boat can be had cheap, but it definitely is going to need a repower.

First post here on Reel Boating! Anyway, I'm eyeing a boat that has twin 6.2's, and the starboard motor appears to be a complete gonner (bent rod, broken valves, etc.) and the port motor reportedly has some sever piston scarring, and may also need replacement. It's obvious to me that there has been some neglect involved here, but what is the deal with these 6.2's? I don't see them used very often. Would I be able to pick up some 6.2 longblocks?, would it be worth it, or would you recommend switching to a 6.0 or 5.7. Big blocks will not fit. Thanks!