Ok my builder is separating the drive tomorrow. As for oil level, full, clear and no burnt smell. The jet was a blueprint/rebuild last year, a berkley with jet-a-vator.

Thanks for input, I've had a short summer waiting for this motor to be finished and now this!
Keep ya posted!


89' Eliminator
508BBC Berkley Jet

1989 Eliminator open bow
Fresh top to bottom rebuild with a 90 over on 454. 6.7 hrs was cruising at 40 mph sounding really nice. Boat sudden Loss of speed 40 to 28mph no power then sudden "clunk" motor dead. Try to refire, get click-click. Open cover and steam pouring out of breathers and carb. Didn't note oil pressure at time of motor dying but a few minutes before was 60-65 psi. Turned key on noted 130 degrees felt exhaust which was warm, not hot. Trailered checked intake, nothing visual in impeller. Boats at the motor builder. All on beach saying "motor". Builder trying to say pump froze.....thoughts?


89' Eliminator
508BBC Berkley Jet