Ok man enough time already, we need info! hahaha


hope the weekend went well!

making good progress!

Patiently waiting for updates 

There is no way to tell if the engine that is in the boat is even original or even of the original brand.   Best to just post up a picture of the engine here so we can take a look.

Good lookin Boat!

did they stay with 2.07 / 1.72 valves?

. I'd opt out of the Olds powered boats, FYI.



Dan'l

YOU TAKE THAT BACK! hahaha

Edelbrock heads?

No, that seems excessive.  Are you just playing around and pulling tubes, skiers etc.?  we figure roughly 3 miles per gallon with all of our big block jet boats.  Combination Lake and river.  We cruise 3400 - 3800 rpms on average and always at least a few full throttles roosts along the ride lol


In my 4000 jet boat, i can boat all over Havasu, up river to the sandbar, pirate cove etc and i figure about about 20 gallons a day.  i would say thats a good 3.5 to 4 hours of run time per day

Well everything is balanced all parts are in except main caps now they are being custom made for the block. Just fyi if anyone ever needs new main caps for a 455 olds the milodon 455 olds caps do not fit unless they did not drill the holes correctly from the factory?


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Thats wild, what about the caps didnt fit?

The front timing cover is a big culprit especially with fresh water cooling as the thin 1/8" plate starts pitting pretty bad.

Where to start?
My old azz eliminator day cruiser is supposedly a 3800 lb hull, per Eliminator. Then add a 454 and pump (650 lbs?) and (2) 25 gallon tanks, and all the BS for a day on the river, I'm guessing at 4800 lbs?

Bigger boats need bigger impellers. Mine runs a AA from American Turbine. It's slightly larger than a 2A from Berkeley.
With ~500 HP,  turns the AA to 4950-5000 rpm, at a blistering 57 mph, going up river, with 3 others and myself. Would probably hit 60 by myself and minimal fuel.

Tows grandkids on inflatables easily, and a 275+ lb single skier without hesitation.

Floats in ankle deep water (avatar pic)

Big enough for Mohave, but easy enough for the river at Bullhead.

Dan'l

What is the year and model of your eliminator if you dont mind?  ill add the info.

Yep even with the big boats the jet will float in mid shin water, its awesome.

After the last few trips to havasu, im leaning to swapping in a AA impeller.  tired of 4000 launches for a spirited get up on plane.  3600 cruise is a bit annoying too.  My old tahiti ('69) would haul ass at 3200