Im planning on using the stock pistons from the bad motor and the k heads that were on it. The oldsmobile v8, also referred to as the rocket, is series of engines that was produced by. 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. Need to turn the crank journals down and put different rods in it. I have a 1972 marlin with a 455 olds, berkley jet drive, duel carbs, high rise. 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. Here are 4 different engine harness diagrams, complete with wire gauge and colors. Water injected boat header 454 big block chevrolet 350 small block chevrolet 460 ford 455 oldsmobile.
For the oil pan gasket, use a 350 olds diesel because it has a steel shim or fiberglass core to prevent squashing. Knob and tube wiring diagram home electrical switch wiring. 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. I got all the marine pieces, front cover, manifolds, risers, driveline, three point mount with the boat. In this article i will try to explain the problems and solutions to this frequently asked question in the simplest manner possible. This is a discussion for the topic electrical help. Thanks to mark prince for this information marine 455 the olds is a good jet boat. All gm car makers had a 455 engine, and each car under that umbrella had its own version. Have a 76 model jet boat with a 455 oldsmobile motor and a 12yj jacuzzi jet. This makes towing easier and expands the range of vehicles and in water lifts that can accommodate yamaha boats.
Hot boat mag june 2006 pratical 455 olds build article. 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. This manual covers the full line of hardin gasoline engines. The 455 big block olds v8 was replaced in 1977 with the 403 cu in 6. Taylor jet boat classic 455 olds project boats from usa. All 455 olds rocket engines horsepower specs by james jordan. Olds 455 spark plug wire diagram wiring diagram is a simplified good enough pictorial representation of an electrical circuit.
I have a 1974 455 olds engine in my 74 jet boat and it appears that i have some water in the oilpan. 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. So considering the hp of your 455 olds compared to a 300hp 351w you will have a considerable weight saveings in your boat. Oldsmobile service manuals original shop books factory.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Located in green valley az archived 06 eagle jet boat. I hear problems with head gaskets and water in oit. So, a huge majority of jet boats were out fitted with the 455 olds because it was a good choice for the job. 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. The bassett marine tvalve is a springball style water flow check valve designed to control the flow and. This is a hub of sleekcraft owners, to swap info, history, parts, and stories. Jet boat performance your central coast performance boat connection we have boat accessories for jet boats, drag boats, vdrive, race boats and ski boats.
I was just wondering if anyone can assist me on this issue i have been having. I have a 1971 schuster jet boat with 455 olds engine. Bassett racing performance marine parts, boat parts. Like mounting gas pedal where its comfortable for you. All 455 olds rocket engines horsepower specs it still runs. Hardin marine is a leading manufacturer of high performance boat parts and. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the facility and. Designed for use on cold water source cooling systems. If its a bayliner or heavy boat, it will top out at 35. 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. Along with a little research, you can build a very reliable hot rod olds engine, by. 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.
As for weight the 351w weighs about 460 lbs and the 455 weighs about 640 lbs. Week later i find a decent block to use and i have everything at the machine shop getting checked out. River jet boating forum view topic 455 olds vs 351 windsor. Wiring diagram symbols house wiring diagram in electrical best of simple circuit inside for magnific. I believe it is getting in through the top piece were two wires are. Hot boat mag june 2006 pratical 455 olds build article this is an excellent article for any olds engine build. I had called several engine repair shops and told them of the issue i have. So arp main studs are a worthwhile upgrade tar anv performance olds. Yamaha boats weigh significantly less than the competition, in some cases by up to pounds. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by 48reo, dec 31, 2008. Official shop manuals that the dealers and shop technicians use to diagnose, service and repair your olds.
Have a 455, gonna go through it and build a mildly unstock engine different cam, mostly reliability upgrades nothing fancy. Along with a little research, you can build a very reliable hot rod olds engine, by making the improvements, described in those pages. They told me that its typical for old oldsmobile engines back in the day for water leaking into the oilpan. I downloaded the wiring diagrams from cp performance, and they are about as clear. Oldmobile 455 tahiti jet boat olds camshaft break in youtube. I have a 1974 455 olds engine in my 74 jet boat and it. The federal boat safety act of 1971 requires that registration. Like to go to fuel injection because of a lag in response with the. Two of them show points ignition w1 wire and 3 wire. The entire build of this engine can be seen on my channel. Jet boat hull shapes and sizes il correct engine til matching engine and jet.