Interesting Flathead Marine Engine

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If the engine was used in a salt water application it might be junk. Salt water, cast iron and heat don't play nice together. You won't find an engine rebuilder on both the north and south shore of Long Island that will rebuild a salt water cooled engine. A friend had a boat with a 1980's Ford V-8 that needed a rebuild and could not find any shop to rebuild it. All told him to replace the motor.