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I went to the local boatin' store and asked for an impeller kit for my 1988 454... they came back with something that was made for the newer engines - they said it was much simpler and should fit right on... does that sound right?
I bought my first boat (26' sea ray cruiser) and it's got a 454 that was rebuilt about 2-3 years ago, run for a while (enough to break it in and then some), then left sitting around in the water and then on a lift at the dock. It's been run lately (just briefly) on the lift just to make sure...
First time poser, long time lurker... I'm looking at buying my first boat (I'm 22) and just thought it would be wise to start reading up on here... starting the search local (Brevard County, FL) and checking this one out tomorrow with a friend that restores boats...