Jim,

Re: ".."crate motor" ? not sure what that means.."

This is a term that comes out of the hot rod world. It means a factory new, complete engine.
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Capt Bob
1969 Chris Craft 23 ft Lancer "Retriever"
260HP 5.7L MERC w/Volvo outdrive
Atlantic Salt Water Flyrodders, Seaside Park, NJ