1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

[Blujay96]

I bought a 1979 slickcraft that needs a motor. I have a 350 to put in it but it is a automobile motor. I have all the marine externals to put on the motor. Is it going to hurt to put this motor in for a year or so. My plan is to in a couple of years build the motor up a litte for a winter project. I would like to get the boat in the water this year and make sure the boat is going to workout nice before I put to much money into it.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

I have all the marine externals to put on the motor.

Ayuh,.... So long as it was a SBC before, Ya, Go for it...

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

Yep same size motor as before.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

Yep same size motor as before.

Ayuh,.... A pickup motor of the same Vintage as the donor motor is the Easiest, less/ no adapt way to go...

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

That is what I have actually. Motor came out of a 1979 Chevy pickup.

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

How would I determine what my wot would be for the motor.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

How would I determine what my wot would be for the motor.

Ayuh,... With the prop, just like yer old motor,... 4400/ 4800 rpms at Wot...

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

Thanks bond-o

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

Okay got the motor. It has the spot for the mechanical fuel pump, but it looks like the last motor that was in they used a electric fuel pump. It has the pump and filter still there. Is there a advantage to either.

 

[Pete104]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

Which fuel line do have from the engine that came with the boat?

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

There was no motor. But it has the electric pump and filter hooked up to the tank.

 

[dubs283]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

so the boat you bought with no engine has an electric fuel pump and filter already installed??

and the engine you now have for the boat has no fuel pump but a spot on the block for a mechanical pump??

and you are wondering which set-up is the best??

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

Yes, yes, and yes. Now I feel kinda dumb.

 

[dubs283]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

no problem, just want to be sure everybody is on the same page

a 1979 slickcraft was not equipped with an electric fuel pump, most likely it had a ford based mercruiser (888,233,etc...) which was carb'd and had a mechanical fuel pump

not saying you can't use the electric fuel pump but you need to wire it properly (to the oil sender/switch) and you should verify the pressure output is within spec for you carb/engine

your best bet is to ditch the electric set-up, get a mechanical fuel pump, and set the engine up the way it should be - this way when you want to swap out the long block/upgrade yours, you have the proper components already installed

 

[Pete104]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

Yea, get rid of the electric pump PERIOD!
Can you pics of the engine compartment so we can figure out what your dealing with.

dubs may be right being a ford but '79 was well into chevy's. And it does matter, starting from scratch.

That being said, Slick did put fords in some boats beyond the change over year.
pics are good

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1979 sl 200 slickcraft motor

I will post some pics as soon as possible.