Hey guys. I have a 28 ft 1970s SlickCraft with a GM engine (don't ask
which kind. I or everyone I talk to can't figure that out). What
kind of engine is this? [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/
holmquistc/IMG_0175.jpg[/IMG]brbr[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/
albums/b71/holmquistc/IMG_0174.jpg[/IMG]

Also, do you guys have a firing engine for this? Thanks! aim,
chrisgholmquist

a rusty old V8. distributor in the front means it isn't a Chevy


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Hey guys. I have a 28 ft 1970s SlickCraft with a GM engine (don't ask
which kind. I or everyone I talk to can't figure that out). What
kind of engine is this? [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/
holmquistc/IMG_0175.jpg[/IMG]brbr[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/
albums/b71/holmquistc/IMG_0174.jpg[/IMG]

Also, do you guys have a firing engine for this? Thanks! aim,
chrisgholmquist

Looks like a Crusader (Ford) 351. Very old, raw water cooled boat
anchor. Does it run? Bet those manifolds are clogged solid by the looks
of things.
JR

wrote:

Hey guys. I have a 28 ft 1970s SlickCraft with a GM engine (don't ask
which kind. I or everyone I talk to can't figure that out). What
kind of engine is this? [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/
holmquistc/IMG_0175.jpg[/IMG]brbr[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/
albums/b71/holmquistc/IMG_0174.jpg[/IMG]

Also, do you guys have a firing engine for this? Thanks! aim,
chrisgholmquist



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On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:59:39 -0700, JR North
wrote:

Looks like a Crusader (Ford) 351. Very old, raw water cooled boat
anchor. Does it run? Bet those manifolds are clogged solid by the looks
of things.

My news server is acting up - I just saw this post.

I don't know much about inboards, but I've seen Chrysler 318s that
look similar - in particular that carb set up.

Then again, what do I know.

wrote:
Hey guys. I have a 28 ft 1970s SlickCraft with a GM engine (don't ask
which kind. I or everyone I talk to can't figure that out). What
kind of engine is this? [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/
holmquistc/IMG_0175.jpg[/IMG]brbr[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/
albums/b71/holmquistc/IMG_0174.jpg[/IMG]

Also, do you guys have a firing engine for this? Thanks! aim,
chrisgholmquist


Distributor in front...

Not a Chevy.

Not an Olds.

Not a Pontiac.

Not a 318/340/360 Chrysler either.

Distributor at front, in intake(not timing cover), & vertical/not slanted...

Not a Buick.

Not a Cadillac.

Not a 383/400/426/440 Chrysler either.

Pretty much leaves us with FORD.

Wide manifold - high deck = 351 Windsor. The thermostat housing to the
starboard of the distributor confirms this. It's a Prestolite
distributor. 2bbl carb = ~225 hp. 4bbl carb = ~240-255 hp.

There are 4 different firing orders depending on the camshaft, & engine
rotation.

The typical 351W marine cam has a firing order of 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 for
standard rotation engines (CCW rotation as viewed from flywheel) shared
with the 5.0 HO & 351W cars.

The order is 1-8-4-5-6-2-7-3 for reverse rotation engines (CW rotation
as viewed from flywheel).

The 302 cam is rare in 351W marine applications(although it is a direct
fit), it is slightly different than the above orders:

1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 CCW
1-8-7-3-6-2-4-5 CW

Rob

THAT is definitely NOT a ford or Chrysler with those small block Chevy 4
bolt valve covers. BUT the front distributor IS a mystery.

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wrote in message
ups.com...
Hey guys. I have a 28 ft 1970s SlickCraft with a GM engine (don't ask
which kind. I or everyone I talk to can't figure that out). What
kind of engine is this? [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/
holmquistc/IMG_0175.jpg[/IMG]brbr[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/
albums/b71/holmquistc/IMG_0174.jpg[/IMG]

Also, do you guys have a firing engine for this? Thanks! aim,
chrisgholmquist

Ford.

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
...
THAT is definitely NOT a ford or Chrysler with those small block Chevy 4
bolt valve covers. BUT the front distributor IS a mystery.

--
Steve Barker







wrote in message
ups.com...
Hey guys. I have a 28 ft 1970s SlickCraft with a GM engine (don't ask
which kind. I or everyone I talk to can't figure that out). What
kind of engine is this? [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/
holmquistc/IMG_0175.jpg[/IMG]brbr[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/
albums/b71/holmquistc/IMG_0174.jpg[/IMG]

Also, do you guys have a firing engine for this? Thanks! aim,
chrisgholmquist

Steve Barker wrote:
THAT is definitely NOT a ford or Chrysler with those small block Chevy 4
bolt valve covers. BUT the front distributor IS a mystery.


I can't tell if they're 4 bolt or 6 bolt. Pic is too small, but they do
look like Chevy or Buick covers, and not the Ford shape...

Now I'm looking at intake, it does not have the Ford shaped runners.

Rob

trainfan1 wrote:
wrote:
Hey guys. I have a 28 ft 1970s SlickCraft with a GM engine (don't ask
which kind. I or everyone I talk to can't figure that out). What
kind of engine is this? [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/
holmquistc/IMG_0175.jpg[/IMG]brbr[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/
albums/b71/holmquistc/IMG_0174.jpg[/IMG]

Also, do you guys have a firing engine for this? Thanks! aim,
chrisgholmquist


Distributor in front...

Not a Chevy.

Not an Olds.

Not a Pontiac.

Not a 318/340/360 Chrysler either.

Distributor at front, in intake(not timing cover), & vertical/not
slanted...

Not a Buick.

Not a Cadillac.

Not a 383/400/426/440 Chrysler either.

Pretty much leaves us with FORD.

Wide manifold - high deck = 351 Windsor.

Now I can't tell if the rocker covers are 4 bolt or 6 bolt. Pic is too
small, but they do look like Chevy or Buick covers, and not the Ford
shape...

AND now I'm looking at intake, it does not have the Ford shaped runners.
The manifold is too flat.

The layout is just like a 352 Ford, or 390/427/428 FE engines. If the
boat is older, this could be the case, but the rocker covers still look
too small for a 352.

Rob






The thermostat housing to the
starboard of the distributor confirms this. It's a Prestolite
distributor. 2bbl carb = ~225 hp. 4bbl carb = ~240-255 hp.

There are 4 different firing orders depending on the camshaft, & engine
rotation.

The typical 351W marine cam has a firing order of 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 for
standard rotation engines (CCW rotation as viewed from flywheel) shared
with the 5.0 HO & 351W cars.

The order is 1-8-4-5-6-2-7-3 for reverse rotation engines (CW rotation
as viewed from flywheel).

The 302 cam is rare in 351W marine applications(although it is a direct
fit), it is slightly different than the above orders:

1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 CCW
1-8-7-3-6-2-4-5 CW

Rob

More/bigger pictures would help. The chryslers usually have a slant to the
distributor. Maybe it's the 429/460 ford block? 28 ft is big enough that
it could be some sort of big block. There is probably some casting numbers
on the intake and heads that might lead somewhere.

One thing is for sure, don't expect those old log exhaust manifolds to be
any good.

"trainfan1" wrote in message
et...
Steve Barker wrote:
THAT is definitely NOT a ford or Chrysler with those small block Chevy 4
bolt valve covers. BUT the front distributor IS a mystery.


I can't tell if they're 4 bolt or 6 bolt. Pic is too small, but they do
look like Chevy or Buick covers, and not the Ford shape...

Now I'm looking at intake, it does not have the Ford shaped runners.

Rob