Hi, does anyone know what model or series of cylinders heads are needed for a 1973 Oldsmobile 455 marine engine. I'm pretty sure the bolt pattern on the exhaust side are not the same as standard automotive heads Thanks Jim
I have a 73 gastron carlson cv-19 jet boat. After taking the motor out for a rebuild I found a cylinder cracked real badly. my question is can I use a 455 oldsmobile engine from a car and just swap the heads and other parts to the new motor or do I have to find a marine engine thanks jim
Hello, I have a 73 gastron carlson cv-19 with a 455 olds motor. I just pulled the motor because it sat for a long time and was froze up. I finally got it apart but noticed a hole that goes from the timing chain area to the valley pan. I'm not familiar with boat motors and want to find out if...
Hey, I have a 73 glastron carlson cv-19 jet boat, it has a 455 olds motor and a berkeley jet drive. i was just given this boat but the motor will not turn over. I want to know if I can remove the motor and jet drive as one unit and if I can't does anyone know the best way to remove them. This is...
Hi, I recently got a 1973 glastron carlson cv-19 ss, it has a v-8 inboard and a berkley jet drive and I'm hoping someone can tell me what specific motor is in this boat and where I might be able to find a engine owners manual for it. The factory sent me an owners manual but it was a very generic...
