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59 Higgins 8 years 4 months ago #122125

madbohunk Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 232 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 1	scottsbluff.craigslist.org/boa/5548311839.html Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:59 Higgins 8 years 4 months ago #122193

sailor58 Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 173 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 5	With a 312 Intercepter. Not too common. Larry Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:59 Higgins 8 years 4 months ago #122198

Nautilus Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1577 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	He said it was a 302, not a 312. A 312 is a Y block but a 302 is a fairly "modern" engine that was not available back in 1959 so obviously, it's not original. I wonder what he's asking for it? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. Website: NautilusRestorations.com Mentor to the unenlightened! "Never allow logic to interfere with a boat purchase." - J. S. Hadley "Vintage quality beats new junk every time." - J. S. Hadley "Anything supposed to do two things does both of them half-assed." - J. S. Hadley "Success makes...

Re:59 Higgins 8 years 4 months ago #122237

Shake Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 983 Karma: 29 Thank you received: 6	If you look at the picture of the engine, it's not a 302. the intake has the opposing carter side draft carbs, the valve covers have the 2 pins holding them on, and the right bank is forward, It's a Y block for sure, and should be original IMHO. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. Golden Rule number one; While working in the bilge, absolutely under no circumstances, NO FARTING!!!! Captn Shake aka Joe.

Re:59 Higgins 8 years 4 months ago #122238

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You're right. My mistake. I never even looked at the engine...just went by what he claimed he had. Notice how the cross frame is cut out for the valve covers...and I wonder why the little "points" were left on? It must be tough to remove those valve covers unless the floor lifts out. I'd bet he's in the $20K range on price, possibly higher since it's a Higgins.

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Mentor to the unenlightened!

"Never allow logic to interfere with a boat purchase." - J. S. Hadley
"Vintage quality beats new junk every time." - J. S. Hadley
"Anything supposed to do two things does both of them half-assed." - J. S. Hadley
"Success makes...

Re:59 Higgins 8 years 4 months ago #122240

Shake Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 983 Karma: 29 Thank you received: 6	You think so? Now you have my curiosity going.... Higgins weren't exactly well made boats, so for this one to be a survivor is pretty rare. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. Golden Rule number one; While working in the bilge, absolutely under no circumstances, NO FARTING!!!! Captn Shake aka Joe.