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Hello,

I am new here and have a question I hope you can help with. I just purchased a nice ski boat with 351w in that has a cracked block. I want to put in a roller motor and fit it with all the marine parts.
The Question:
The motor that came out is a 1987 351W, will the newer 1995-2005 4.6 engine bolt pattern fit my existing bellhousing??

Thanks,

If any one has or knows of a decent long block for sale let me know, I am in western Massachusetts.

F.hoban@comcast.net

Fran
 

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Short answer is that a 351W and 4.6 modular have different transmission bolt patterns and will not interchange.

Are you aware of the changes that need to done to use a car motor for a marine application?
 
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