1993 2.5 260 block with matching front half

**Markus** · 12-11-2018, 09:45 AM

Welds on front half and one rod slot.

Cylinders pulled round and honed.

Either all Nic nearly new, or 2 cylinders.

Helicoils, etc.

All done by Ruck / US Chrome.

Ready for assembly.

$2000

**Markus** · 07-19-2022, 03:22 AM

I am still sitting on this block.

Ruck said that he would charge $3000 for a block like this.

Can bring to California next week and ship from there.

**25two.stroke** · 07-19-2022, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Markus

I am still sitting on this block.

Ruck - may he Rest In Peace - said that he would charge $3000 for a block like this.

Can bring to California next week and ship from there.

Interested in it in California. What do you mean "Either all Nic nearly new, or 2 cylinders."
I don't get it.

**Markus** · 07-19-2022, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by 25two.stroke

What do you mean "Either all Nic nearly new, or 2 cylinders."

I don’t remember if, in the end, we replaced 2 sleeves with new Nicom sleeves, or if US Chrome re-coated all 6 cylinders.

Does that make it clearer?

**David** · 07-19-2022, 01:34 PM

Hey Markus, are you back? What is the state of your Skater?

**25two.stroke** · 07-19-2022, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by Markus

I don’t remember if, in the end, we replaced 2 sleeves with new Nicom sleeves, or if US Chrome re-coated all 6 cylinders.

Does that make it clearer?

Yeah that makes sense. Just making sure they were all nik in the end. What part of California will you be coming to?

**Markus** · 07-19-2022, 03:30 PM

All Nic (US Chrome) and/or Nik (Mahle).

Coming to Los Gatos - about 1 hour from Pinole.

**25two.stroke** · 07-19-2022, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Markus

All Nic (US Chrome) and/or Nik (Mahle).

Coming to Los Gatos - about 1 hour from Pinole.

Los Gatos is a bit more than an hour, but not far. Yes I want it. Let me know how/when we can do an in person deal. Jacob 510-418-4911

**Schramer** · 07-19-2022, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by Markus

I am still sitting on this block.

Ruck - may he Rest In Peace - said that he would charge $3000 for a block like this.

Can bring to California next week and ship from there.

Please explain the RIP Ruck thing....am I missing something??

**Markus** · 07-19-2022, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by Schramer

Please explain the RIP Ruck thing....am I missing something??

I am probably the one missing something. Someone told me that Jim passed away not that long after retiring. I will edit that post.

**Markus** · 07-19-2022, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by David

Hey Markus, are you back? What is the state of your Skater?

Skater burnt a piston and got a window in the front half on the port engine on the first run of the season.

Mercury in Europe is out of 300XS powerheads. They will get a single powerhead in stock the day after tomorrow, and that one is already spoken for. More powerheads will arrive mid-August.

Scott Mander at Speed and Custom Marine might be able to help me out.

I could also go the rebuild route, but that requires lining up more different parts and more people. A powerhead swap should be better for my mental health...

**Markus** · 07-19-2022, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by 25two.stroke

Los Gatos is a bit more than an hour, but not far. Yes I want it. Let me know how/when we can do an in person deal. Jacob 510-418-4911

I will arrive in 1 week from today. I think the road will be closed for resurfacing the following day. So from Friday next week onwards.

Check if you can use the fast transfer option on PayPal! Otherwise, you can simply drive down with a pile of cash.

Let me know if you need any additional 2.5 260 parts, and I will see what I have!

**25two.stroke** · 07-20-2022, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Markus

I will arrive in 1 week from today. I think the road will be closed for resurfacing the following day. So from Friday next week onwards.

Check if you can use the fast transfer option on PayPal! Otherwise, you can simply drive down with a pile of cash.

Let me know if you need any additional 2.5 260 parts, and I will see what I have!

I got the cash and its easier that way. Will you pm me a contact number for you so when you get in town I can coordinate easier with you? I work till 5:30 every day, so I'll probably head down friday or saturday after work and meet you around 7pm if thats ok?

**Markus** · 07-20-2022, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by 25two.stroke

I got the cash and its easier that way. Will you pm me a contact number for you so when you get in town I can coordinate easier with you? I work till 5:30 every day, so I'll probably head down friday or saturday after work and meet you around 7pm if thats ok?

All good.

I will PM you.