Starting my first boat project this weekend. Acquired a 1975 Keaton 18j that needs a total restoration, but for now my funds will only allow me to freshen up what is there and have some fun. Came with a 455 olds attached to a berkeley 12je-a pump in it. was told it ran 9 years ago but has been sitting behind a shop in the weather since. I look forward to learning my fair share of jet boat knowledge and hope I have come to the right place. all the pieces are there in my project and I hope to be able to get it mechanically sound this winter. Does anyone have any words of wisdom to a beginner in this hobby?

I plan to post pics for every step of the way 

The exhaust that apears to be on the olds at the moment looks like the old berkeley logs, from what I can see these don't pre-heat the water before it enters the block? I am used to the old hardin water logs, should I give the berkeleys a chance or trash em when the motor comes out?

really should put restrictors in the mains and can put new cam bearings with a smaller dia. hole will do the trick don't know much about restrict push rods good luck.

                                 rusty