Need help with my Olds

« **on:** December 28, 2015, 07:06:58 PM »

I'm getting ready to rebuild my 455. First boat motor my dad an I have done. Wanted to find out if there are and special things I need to do to it other the the oil mods. Anything helps thanks

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« **Reply #1 on:** December 28, 2015, 09:11:05 PM »

Here is a link to the search for "olds article". A lot of threads about building an Olds.

http://www.socaljetboats.com/search2/

Here is the Olds article.

http://www.vintagejetboats.com/showthread.php?6963-Hot-Boat-Mag-June-2006-quot-Pratical-455-Olds-quot-build-article

Boat motors usually have different tolerances than car motors because of the running temps and RPM's that a boat motor runs at.
This is covered in the article.

What kind of boat are you building it for? What are your expectations/plans?
Good luck on your build.

« **Reply #2 on:** December 28, 2015, 09:38:15 PM »

Thank you. It's going in a 71 kona. Just a reliable motor. After I get some money together I'll start building a BBC OR BBF haven't decided yet.

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« **Reply #3 on:** December 29, 2015, 08:28:57 AM »

There's nothing wrong with a olds if u build them right .. Just throwing it out there ...

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« **Reply #4 on:** December 29, 2015, 10:09:01 AM »

Just rebuilt mine. Its bored .30 over. Purrs like a kitten. Oil mods. And relocated the oil filter to make it easier to do oil changes. 10qrt pan a must.

« **Reply #5 on:** December 29, 2015, 12:05:27 PM »

Quote from: 455Whiskey Gal on December 29, 2015, 10:09:01 AM

Just rebuilt mine. Its bored .30 over. Purrs like a kitten. Oil mods. And relocated the oil filter to make it easier to do oil changes. 10qrt pan a must.

What filter kit did you use? And what filter? I'm gunna need a good setup for when I put my oil cooler on

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« **Reply #6 on:** December 29, 2015, 12:28:00 PM »

I will try and get those numbers for ya

« **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:00:33 PM »

Yeah I bet there are some good running olds out there just takes a lot of money to build them the right or have them built right.

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« **Reply #8 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:01:36 PM »

I have a 10qt oil pan already just need to do the oil mods when I have it apart.

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« **Reply #9 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:03:09 PM »

Kona where is you get those valve covers ?

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« **Reply #10 on:** December 30, 2015, 09:47:12 AM »

Quote from: B510 on December 29, 2015, 09:03:09 PM

Kona where is you get those valve covers ?

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Got valve covers off e-bay for 150

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« **Reply #11 on:** December 30, 2015, 09:53:12 AM »

They look good. Have to see if I can find a set

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« **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2015, 01:27:06 AM »

Hey, need help? Just ask. 24/7 mostly! Are you folk's set up to do this type of work? Would it be possible to get a "short block" marined from reputable shop,probably $5ooo? Using your other good parts you could have a reliable,smooth running Olds. Doing the work yourself saves more. Just depends on your capabilities. Good luck. Keep us posted on your build.

« **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2016, 05:40:19 PM »

I just happen to like the look of an olds motor all built up looks meaty.

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« **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2016, 08:25:39 PM »

Quote from: Chad krieger on January 02, 2016, 05:40:19 PM

I just happen to like the look of an olds motor all built up looks meaty.

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What do you have done to it ? Looks Purdy ... How about the inside?

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« **Reply #15 on:** January 02, 2016, 10:14:24 PM »

10.5:1 forged Pistons, stock c heads with big valves, mild cam, 10qt oil pan with stock oil pump, duel timing chain, 880 Holley carb nothing much.

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« **Reply #16 on:** January 03, 2016, 07:39:37 PM »

Hey Chad, your C heads, you remember how big the valves are?Was any

port work done to accommodate the bigger valves? How about the center "siamesed"ext. ports? I ask as I too have a 455 to rebuild. Thanks.

« **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2016, 01:48:43 PM »

Yes the are 2.072 intake valves

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« **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2016, 12:17:13 PM »

Yeah my dad has everything to do. And I'm not going to do a big build just want to get back on the water this summer. Hopefully I can get some parts during summer and build it some more but it's going to be a low budget build don't have much to spend on it.

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« **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2016, 12:18:29 PM »

Yeah Chad that is a great looking olds. I want to dress mine up a bit if I have money left over from the rebuild

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« **Reply #20 on:** January 08, 2016, 06:49:07 PM »

Thanks bro took a bit to do but it came out good I think. This is what it looks Ike now.

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« **Reply #21 on:** January 09, 2016, 03:34:57 AM »

B510...after your "rebuild",you might consider a Place Diverter adj. nozzle for the pump. Made a huge difference in my boat's performance even w/a pretty stock Olds. Excellent tuning tool to play with if you don't already have one....good project w/ your pop to work on together.

« **Reply #22 on:** January 09, 2016, 04:04:23 PM »

Yeah I'm going to get one after I get the motor running. And once I get some bigger power I'll get a split bowl and droop snoot.

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« **Reply #23 on:** January 09, 2016, 04:06:21 PM »

Chad that is a beautiful boat.

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« **Reply #24 on:** January 09, 2016, 05:35:34 PM »

Thanks B510 nothing big unlike a lot of boats in the club. Some badass boats out their.

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