Over the years there has been a lot of discussion and misunderstanding with regard to the best method of keeping your jet boat engine plumbed and cooled properly. Week later i find a decent block to use and i have everything at the machine shop getting checked out. For the oil pan gasket, use a 350 olds diesel because it has a steel shim or fiberglass core to prevent squashing. The federal boat safety act of 1971 requires that registration. This is a hub of sleekcraft owners, to swap info, history, parts, and stories. Two of them show points ignition w1 wire and 3 wire.
What would it take, answered by a verified marine mechanic. As for weight the 351w weighs about 460 lbs and the 455 weighs about 640 lbs. River jet boating forum view topic 455 olds vs 351 windsor. Keep in mind that the longer your wiring run from the battery to switch panel is, the more voltage drop youll have more about voltage drop. I had called several engine repair shops and told them of the issue i have. Have a 455, gonna go through it and build a mildly unstock engine different cam, mostly reliability upgrades nothing fancy. A 455 olds with a quad jet carb will probably go about 50 miles per hour on the water, if the boat is a semi v low profile boat. Knob and tube wiring diagram home electrical switch wiring. Cheaper, perhaps, but not hugely less than the others, and most boat owners tend to not shy away from adding cams, manifolds, headers, ignitions, etc, so power between two boats. I have a 1974 455 olds engine in my 74 jet boat and it appears that i have some water in the oilpan. Water injected boat header 454 big block chevrolet 350 small block chevrolet 460 ford 455 oldsmobile. The oldsmobile v8, also referred to as the rocket, is series of engines that was produced by. The entire build of this engine can be seen on my channel. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Like to go to fuel injection because of a lag in response with the. They told me that its typical for old oldsmobile engines back in the day for water leaking into the oilpan. Along with a little research, you can build a very reliable hot rod olds engine, by. Hot boat mag june 2006 pratical 455 olds build article this is an excellent article for any olds engine build. All 455 olds rocket engines horsepower specs by james jordan. Along with a little research, you can build a very reliable hot rod olds engine, by making the improvements, described in those pages. This is a discussion for the topic electrical help. I was just wondering if anyone can assist me on this issue i have been having. Can anyone tell me the actual difference between a regular 455 olds engine and a 455 olds marine engine, and would a regular engine work and last in a boat.
So arp main studs are a worthwhile upgrade tar anv performance olds. All 455 olds rocket engines horsepower specs it still runs. Im planning on using the stock pistons from the bad motor and the k heads that were on it. Wiring diagram symbols house wiring diagram in electrical best of simple circuit inside for magnific. Thanks to mark prince for this information marine 455 the olds is a good jet boat. Oldmobile 455 tahiti jet boat olds camshaft break in youtube. Taylor jet boat classic 455 olds project boats from usa. I know its not a cracked head since i just had the engine redone. New style 2019 and later hardin marine gauge wiring instructions old style 2018 and.
Designed for use on cold water source cooling systems. I have a 1971 schuster jet boat with 455 olds engine. Hot boat mag june 2006 pratical 455 olds build article. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by 48reo, dec 31, 2008. I have a 1974 455 olds engine in my 74 jet boat and it. Jet boat hull shapes and sizes il correct engine til matching engine and jet. The bassett marine tvalve is a springball style water flow check valve designed to control the flow and. The 455 big block olds v8 was replaced in 1977 with the 403 cu in 6. Have a 76 model jet boat with a 455 oldsmobile motor and a 12yj jacuzzi jet. In this article i will try to explain the problems and solutions to this frequently asked question in the simplest manner possible. This makes towing easier and expands the range of vehicles and in water lifts that can accommodate yamaha boats. Oldsmobile service manuals original shop books factory. Olds 455 spark plug wire diagram wiring diagram is a simplified good enough pictorial representation of an electrical circuit.
Im running a 454 bored out to a 510 with a semi v low profile hull with a holley 850 cfm running a berkeley jet. I believe it is getting in through the top piece were two wires are. If its a bayliner or heavy boat, it will top out at 35. So, a huge majority of jet boats were out fitted with the 455 olds because it was a good choice for the job. Here are 4 different engine harness diagrams, complete with wire gauge and colors. Here is an update for ned peterson of his new 455 olds with edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads and carbon fiber valve covers and all the polished goodies. Hardin marine is a leading manufacturer of high performance boat parts and. My question is how are the cooling lines routed, and what temperature thermostat should i use. Just purchased a tahiti with berkley pump and no engine. I have a 1972 marlin with a 455 olds, berkley jet drive, duel carbs, high rise. Need to turn the crank journals down and put different rods in it. Yamaha boats weigh significantly less than the competition, in some cases by up to pounds.
Like mounting gas pedal where its comfortable for you. Jet boat performance your central coast performance boat connection we have boat accessories for jet boats, drag boats, vdrive, race boats and ski boats. Bassett racing performance marine parts, boat parts. I downloaded the wiring diagrams from cp performance, and they are about as clear. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the facility and. Thanks to mark prince for this information marine 455 the olds is a good jet boat engine although you really need to fix the short block. So considering the hp of your 455 olds compared to a 300hp 351w you will have a considerable weight saveings in your boat. Official shop manuals that the dealers and shop technicians use to diagnose, service and repair your olds. I hear problems with head gaskets and water in oit. Located in green valley az archived 06 eagle jet boat. This manual covers the full line of hardin gasoline engines. All gm car makers had a 455 engine, and each car under that umbrella had its own version.