What motor is this?

[TopSpin80]

Ford, Chevy, Olds, Mopar?

I have been told it is a 460 Ford, I think that is wrong because the distributor is on the end with the transmission and Fords are on the belt side.

I don't think is is an olds because the heads on a 455 have the center two exhausts on each side exit close together in the picture I have seen.

I don't think the distributor is right for a mopar.

I figured I would ask the experts here on the board.

Thanks,
Ernie

[J.T.]

big block chevy

[TopSpin80]

My wife and I wanted a family friendly boat, and I wanted a project, so I have been looking for a classic ski boat and found this Century Arabian like the one my dad had when I was little. Needs paint, floorboard, interior, and a rebuild, but it will be a fun project for my dad and I.

Should be a fun build,

Ernie

[DAREDEVIL]

big block chevy

not an expert,,,,but

[Bobcat]

Good luck with your project ! Post photos as she comes along, we love this stuff . and Welcome to SOS.

[jet]

cool project what V drive gear box is in it.Looks like a 360 hp chevy I would swap out the old log exhaust for some center rise GLM's or better,just to get more freeboard in the system 2cents

[dykstra]

BIG BLOCK CHEVY

[Steve 1]

Cheby with a melted thunder bolt ign from the looks.

[Ratickle]

Cheby with a melted thunder bolt ign from the looks.

Nice project. Can't wait to see this thread as you document progress.

Let us know anyway we can help. Have some outstanding experts here.

[fixxxer22]

BBC FOO SHOOOO

[TopSpin80]

A few pictures of the weekend progress. I have some questions but I have to go out to the garage and write down some numbers.

Ernie

[TopSpin80]

Another engine question: What generation is this engine? And where do I look it up, or how can you tell?
Ernie

[TopSpin80]

I also need documentation and a seal kit for this v-drive

[DAREDEVIL]

I also need documentation and a seal kit for this v-drive

Your best bet for a seal kit on that would be BAM !!!

[DAREDEVIL]

Another engine question: What generation is this engine? And where do I look it up, or how can you tell?
Ernie

If i am not mistaken, its a 1976 gen IV 330 HP 454 !!!!!
But others may know more....i am not 100% shure !

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Can you read the serial number on the bell housing? It looks to me like the trannie is merc stuff too. The engine appears to have been changed. I don't recognize anything on it as Merc. I do agree it looks like a BBC

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Found this your number shows 5th on the list

http://www.nastyz28.com/bbcmenu.php

Says your engine is a 73 -85 454 car or truck engine