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TopSpin80
04-30-2010, 03:39 PM
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.
04-30-2010, 03:44 PM
big block chevy
TopSpin80
04-30-2010, 04:03 PM
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
04-30-2010, 04:06 PM
big block chevy

not an expert,,,,but :iagree:
Bobcat
04-30-2010, 04:10 PM
Good luck with your project ! Post photos as she comes along, we love this stuff . and Welcome to SOS.:seeya:
jet
04-30-2010, 04:20 PM
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
05-01-2010, 04:08 PM
BIG BLOCK CHEVY
Steve 1
05-01-2010, 04:33 PM
Cheby with a melted thunder bolt ign from the looks.
Ratickle
05-01-2010, 08:00 PM
Cheby with a melted thunder bolt ign from the looks.

:iagree::iagree::iagree:


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
05-01-2010, 08:13 PM
BBC FOO SHOOOO
TopSpin80
05-11-2010, 09:23 PM
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
05-11-2010, 09:42 PM
Another engine question: What generation is this engine? And where do I look it up, or how can you tell?
Ernie
TopSpin80
05-11-2010, 09:47 PM
I also need documentation and a seal kit for this v-drive
DAREDEVIL
05-11-2010, 09:50 PM
I also need documentation and a seal kit for this v-drive

Your best bet for a seal kit on that would be BAM !!!:cheers2:
DAREDEVIL
05-11-2010, 09:50 PM
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
05-11-2010, 09:53 PM
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
05-11-2010, 09:59 PM
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