SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => Boat Showcase => Topic started by: Chili on August 11, 2009, 02:49:59 AM
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You probably saw it on Craigslist. lol (original ad pics were horrible)
1974 Belmont
455 Olds (455hp, 550tq)
Berkeley Jet (Race cut)
Picture in photo album
New Motor, Recently Built Pump, New Gauges
Crap Seats, Crap Trailer, Decent Carpet
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what size of carbs u have i have the same tunnel ram but i have not yet set it up please info me.
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I believe they are 600's (they are Edelbrock, im just not 100% that they are 600CFM)
I'm waiting for an email reply to get all the specs on everything. I'll add it when i do.
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Yes, Dual Edelbrock 600 CFM
Also, from what the guy i bought it from..
10 to 1 Compression, Forged keith black pistons, 40 over
Isky cam..
The crank has been nitrated
The motor has been balanced
The pushrods are the oil restricted ones from joe mondello
The heads have big valves
The motor made 455 hp and 550 ft lb torque on the dyno
*edit*
Wrong Cam info..
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thanx
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I dont know how it runs with those yet though. lol
I should have some engine specs this week, & have it the water next weekend.
more info to come.
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Chili, Belmonts were made in Fresno and to my recollection most "notorious" for their Flatty's sean a few over the years always nice high quality boats Good luck with your new project ! Tom
http://www.uscgboating.org/recalls/mic_detail.aspx?id=BLM
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Yea thanks Tom,
Its a bummer, Belmont Boats went out of business 4 years ago, but i am going to call tomorrow, & maybe stop by Belmont Marine on Tuesday. Maybe they have "a guy" who can tell me more.
If the numbers on that back weren't so shady i wouldn't even doubt it, but they are.. lol
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Yea, Belmont Boats was know for its flat bottoms in the 60s. They were a custom manufacturer that built quality boats. I got to know the owner in 1978/79, but haven't been by the old shop (located just west of HWY 99 on Belmont--across from the cemetary) in many years. From what I remember, their jet boats were solid and fairly heavy with a long "crowned" deck, but with straight bottoms and a good ride. I used to see them regularly around the Fresno area, but very seldom see any--except for a couple major projects listed for sale in the past year or two. I have seen several pretty nice flat bottoms recently.
If you want, I'll check to see if there is anyone left at the shop, so give me a call--might save you a trip.
Mark--"Sanger Pete"
markpete559@comcast.net
(559) 917-1785
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Hey whats up Im the guy that re riged that boat in Havasu about a year ago I did all the wiring and put the olds in it I built it for Big D in Glendora on a shoe string budget and that boat caught on fire about 3 years ago and ruined every thing in it so I redid evrey thing in that boat I also put the pump together with that huge ass droop on it Let me know how its going or how it runs, I still have the wiring diagram on tha boat too,
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Oh ya I also have the dino sheets for that motor from J.M.S If you have any questions about it give me a call (928)303-1153
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Yup i got it from "BIG D" lol
It ran great the few times we took it out before the season ended, but now it is stripped down & we are removing the rubrail so it is all ugly right now. lol (grinding, etc)
Going to patch up the transom holes, & replace the interior also.
I would love to have all the specs for the motor.!!
It ran GREAT, but we only got about 55mph out of the boat.
PM sent, & number saved.
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Ya I think I still have them that boat damn near burnt to the ground a while ago that big droop might be dragging on it that what we where thinking but ya give me a call any time
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I'm gonna call tonight..
Is there anything i should pay extra attention to.?
I think we found everything, but you never know.. looks like one stringer could be replaced. but since we're capping it & sealing the transom might as well do it now. :)
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Hows the big bellymount coming together