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83 Eliminator anybody know the old owner

This boat was bought on Craiglist for $3500 now having reg issues and getting the run around from the seller who i guess is some kid... They did nothing but tell lies about this boat on the phone, $3000 in top end work and they dont even know what heads he payed for Seemed fishy to me but i wasn't there to look at it.

Now its sitting in my yard, full of water in the oil and i even think we spun a bearing with only about ten min run time Would like to find the old owner because this kid did not register it correctly and were getting impatient with his " i will call you back" and does not!!!!! here's a few pics..





Boat came from AZ and bought it in Cali

if anybody can point me to the old owner, dont want nothing from him except a few min conversation

If a BBC check that the intake manifold gaskets are properly seated. Wish I could help you with the previous owner question.

Originally Posted by Ultra26 # 1

If a BBC check that the intake manifold gaskets are properly seated. Wish I could help you with the previous owner question.

The intake is first on my list, but i do think its toast.

Metal to metal

Originally Posted by OCMerrill

You need to PM C-2 on here. He is your guy. Trust me.

I will , thank you

used anything, buyer beware. pull the engine and do your own teardown.

Originally Posted by prosthogod

used anything, buyer beware. pull the engine and do your own teardown.

Um, ok....... Now back to the problem AT HAND!

Why didnt you drive or start it before buying it?

Originally Posted by forkedup

"but i wasn't there to look at it." (see first post)

I believe it is not his boat, he is just helping a family member/friend out and is getting stuck with the helping to bail someone out of a bind and repair the boat. good luck with your quest 2sav

I dont see that anywhere on the first post. Sorry.

Originally Posted by forkedup

"but i wasn't there to look at it." (see first post)

I believe it is not his boat, he is just helping a family member/friend out and is getting stuck with the helping to bail someone out of a bind and repair the boat. good luck with your quest 2sav

Thanks Bill


I can see this thread is going to go to shit quick.....