Trying to learn type engine in houseboat, Lazy Days '68
 

Hi,

I have recently bought a 1968 Lazy Days, 43' aluminum hull
houseboat. I haven't been able to learn what year or size
the engine is. What I do know is that it's a Crusader, Charger
series, 250 h.p. V8, distributor in the rear, serial # 13050. A
single engine and it's an inboard, which a friend told me is
very rare on this type boat. From that info, is there a way to
find out what type and size engine it is?

Thanks for any help!
David

Trying to learn type engine in houseboat, Lazy Days '68
 

On Wed, 23 May 2007 11:56:59 -0400, wrote:

I have recently bought a 1968 Lazy Days, 43' aluminum hull
houseboat. I haven't been able to learn what year or size
the engine is. What I do know is that it's a Crusader, Charger
series, 250 h.p. V8, distributor in the rear, serial # 13050. A
single engine and it's an inboard, which a friend told me is
very rare on this type boat. From that info, is there a way to
find out what type and size engine it is?

Good chance that it's based on the 350 cid (5.7L) Chevy block.

Trying to learn type engine in houseboat, Lazy Days '68
 

Wayne.B brought forth on stone tablets:
On Wed, 23 May 2007 11:56:59 -0400, wrote:


I have recently bought a 1968 Lazy Days, 43' aluminum hull
houseboat. I haven't been able to learn what year or size
the engine is. What I do know is that it's a Crusader, Charger
series, 250 h.p. V8, distributor in the rear, serial # 13050. A
single engine and it's an inboard, which a friend told me is
very rare on this type boat. From that info, is there a way to
find out what type and size engine it is?


Good chance that it's based on the 350 cid (5.7L) Chevy block.


agree.

Small-block Chevy definitely. Size is difficult - they all look the
same on the outside, from 265 - 400. But from the HP rating, the 350
sounds right.

bob
s/v Eolian
Seattle

Trying to learn type engine in houseboat, Lazy Days '68
 

On Wed, 23 May 2007 09:34:03 -0700, RW Salnick
wrote:

Wayne.B brought forth on stone tablets:
On Wed, 23 May 2007 11:56:59 -0400, wrote:


I have recently bought a 1968 Lazy Days, 43' aluminum hull
houseboat. I haven't been able to learn what year or size
the engine is. What I do know is that it's a Crusader, Charger
series, 250 h.p. V8, distributor in the rear, serial # 13050. A
single engine and it's an inboard, which a friend told me is
very rare on this type boat. From that info, is there a way to
find out what type and size engine it is?


Good chance that it's based on the 350 cid (5.7L) Chevy block.


agree.

Small-block Chevy definitely. Size is difficult - they all look the
same on the outside, from 265 - 400. But from the HP rating, the 350
sounds right.

bob
s/v Eolian
Seattle

Saw this on a 'vette group. If it's a Chevy it should help.
http://www.mortec.com/

--Vic

Trying to learn type engine in houseboat, Lazy Days '68
 

wrote:
Hi,

I have recently bought a 1968 Lazy Days, 43' aluminum hull
houseboat. I haven't been able to learn what year or size
the engine is. What I do know is that it's a Crusader, Charger
series, 250 h.p. V8, distributor in the rear, serial # 13050. A
single engine and it's an inboard, which a friend told me is
very rare on this type boat. From that info, is there a way to
find out what type and size engine it is?

Thanks for any help!
David

It could be a 348 or 409 Chevrolet, as the 327 was rated at 220hp in
1968. Any Chevy guy could take one look and tell you in two seconds.
Can you post a pic?

327 looks like this(rectangular valve covers):

http://www.gdwriter.com/graphics/engine_decals.jpg


348/409 valve covers look like this:

http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_cove...0651_or_lg.jpg

Rob