First jet boat project

« **on:** July 13, 2014, 02:47:36 PM »

My buddy wanted to get me into jet boats and got me started on this project. It's a 18ft California with 455 olds and jacuzzi jet. Don't know much about these boats but am learning as I go and have good friends helping. Boat sat since 09 and motor is stuck looks like head gasket failure on cylinder number 7. Upholstery is brand new and still wrapped never installed just mocked it up to see how it would look. Got a killer deal on the boat and everything.

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« **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2014, 02:53:24 PM »

Nice project

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« **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2014, 05:58:59 PM »

Nice project, I don't know how set you are on keeping the 455. There are a couple of running 460's for sale right now. Nothing against a 455, they can just be hard to keep running right if you don't really know what you are doing. And they tend to need a little more time and practice to get right. A ford or chevy are little easier, so my understanding is...
Just my $0.02

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« **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2014, 06:08:24 PM »

Quote from: More2LifeThanMPG on July 13, 2014, 05:58:59 PM

Nice project, I don't know how set you are on keeping the 455. There are a couple of running 460's for sale right now. Nothing against a 455, they can just be hard to keep running right if you don't really know what you are doing. And they tend to need a little more time and practice to get right. A ford or chevy are little easier, so my understanding is...
Just my $0.02

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Thanks for the input yeah that's what I have been hearing about these motors. I am not set in keeping it but budget is the problem don't have a lot to spend and really would like to get it on the water this season. How much are these 460s going for?

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« **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2014, 06:23:52 PM »

I'm on the iPad and little tipsy, makes it kind of hard to find stuff. But I think one of them was like $2200, in nor cal if I remember right. It was posted in here somewhere, last I saw it was about a week or so ago.

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« **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2014, 06:35:37 PM »

Haha it's all good. That's a little bit out of my budget. I think we will try our luck with the 455 unless I find something else for a good price that I can afford. I have a lead on a running 455 that I can afford so we will see what happens.

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« **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2014, 02:02:57 PM »

Well think I might be going with a 454 now. Got a buddy with one that is out of a vehicle. Could use a little advice on what I am going to need to get it into the boat and whatever else I might need.

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« **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2014, 04:53:30 PM »

Kool project...i like the engine hoist

« **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2014, 06:39:23 PM »

Quote from: BHC the river life on July 14, 2014, 04:53:30 PM

Kool project...i like the engine hoist

Haha thanks. Top of the line hydraulic engine hoist. No pumping haha

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« **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2014, 07:06:03 PM »

Picked up the motor. It's supposed to run went with the BBC 454. Probably will clean up all my 455 stuff and sell it.

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« **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2014, 08:35:38 PM »

Well that's one way to remove a truck from a motor.

« **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2014, 09:55:43 PM »

Congrats man can't wait to get it on the water.

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« **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2014, 10:17:04 PM »

Quote from: yahurd on July 14, 2014, 09:55:43 PM

Congrats man can't wait to get it on the water.

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This guy right here is the one that got me started on this new addiction!!! Thanks a lot Nick!!

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« **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2014, 07:22:57 PM »

Got the motor out of that pile of junk lol now just need to find all the parts I need to make it run in the boat. It has been exactly a week since I picked up this project.

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« **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2014, 09:31:25 PM »

Almost ready to drop the 454 into the boat. All I need is a PTO and flexplate or flywheel? If anyone has these parts that they are willing to sell it would be really appreciated. Thanks

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« **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2014, 11:12:43 PM »

I have an h bar drive line I'd swap for the steering box off that frame, where are you located?

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« **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2014, 08:34:29 AM »

Quote from: SoCalPSD on July 20, 2014, 11:12:43 PM

I have an h bar drive line I'd swap for the steering box off that frame, where are you located?

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I don't think we saved the steering box but I will find out for you. I am pretty sure it went to the scrap yard. And I am located in Ontario.

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« **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2014, 11:39:36 AM »

Verified with my roommate that it went to the scrap yard. Wish I would have known sooner I would have pulled it off. Would you be interested in selling your drive line?

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« **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2014, 12:20:48 PM »

Yah just gotta find it.

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« **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2014, 09:22:13 PM »

Quote from: SoCalPSD on July 21, 2014, 12:20:48 PM

Yah just gotta find it.

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Thanks for the driveline I really appreciate it.

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« **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:44:24 PM »

Went to drop the 454 in the boat today and of course nothing can be as simple as it seems. We were thinking that the 4 point holes that are already in my stringers would just line up, but that's not the case. We have to come back a few inches and we are going to have to find a new oil pan. My oil pan is 9 inches from engine to bottom of pan, I am going to need to find one at least an inch shorter.

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« **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:47:13 PM »

Quote from: beemanzach28 on August 04, 2014, 08:44:24 PM

Went to drop the 454 in the boat today and of course nothing can be as simple as it seems. We were thinking that the 4 point holes that are already in my stringers would just line up, but that's not the case. We have to come back a few inches and we are going to have to find a new oil pan. My oil pan is 9 inches from engine to bottom of pan, I am going to need to find one at least an inch shorter.

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I have the factory fit oil pan that came out of my commander for a bbc jet drive that is 8" on the money

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« **Reply #22 on:** August 04, 2014, 09:02:43 PM »

Quote from: jamiemwedmore1234 on August 04, 2014, 08:47:13 PM

I have the factory fit oil pan that came out of my commander for a bbc jet drive that is 8" on the money

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That would do it. How much do you want for it? And where are you located?

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« **Reply #23 on:** August 04, 2014, 09:37:27 PM »

Quote from: beemanzach28 on August 04, 2014, 09:02:43 PM

That would do it. How much do you want for it? And where are you located?

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located Hemet ca take 40$ for it even has a drain line for oil changes

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« **Reply #24 on:** August 04, 2014, 10:04:46 PM »

Quote from: jamiemwedmore1234 on August 04, 2014, 09:37:27 PM

located Hemet ca take 40$ for it even has a drain line for oil changes

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I think I am going to have to pass. Just found this one brand new for $55 shipped. I would just have to much fuel into coming out to hemet. Since I am located in Ontario. Really appreciate it though.
http://m.summitracing.com/search/part-type/oil-pans-individual/make/chevrolet/engine-size/7-4l-454/engine-family/chevy-big-block-mark-iv?toggleResults=display

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