What engine in new boat

[Yz229]

I will check. I have an invoice for **** Sherrer Marine in Norfolk, CA. I think the carb was already on it because no mention of carbs in invoice. But starter and all that was replaced by them in Nov 2022.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Also check the core plugs to make sure they are brass or stainless. Use a magnet. If a magnet sticks to the core plug, that would indicate that a non-marine motor was dropped in

 

[jimmbo]

Fuel Pump too, if mechanical.

 

[Scott06]

I just looked and it's a 1406. Bummer! Now I need to decide if I want to buy a 1409 or something else.

It runs very well with the Edelbrock, so probably won't mess with it for now. Was never a fan of Edelbrock carbs at all, especially on 4x4 trucks. Any roll and they flood. Was a fan of the Q-jet for that reason, almost ran like fuel injection.

I suspect it may come down to what marine carb you can get. I know for a long time the 1409 was out of stock.

I think they had a of road needle and seat for 4x4 use.

I had a 1406 on my GTO and a 1409 on my Mercruiser both work great. In a boat I like having the float bowl with no gaskets below fuel level.

If your 1406 is in good shae you likely can sell on CL or ebay to recoup some costs.

As mentioned would look for the SAE marine stamp (forget the numbers) on your distributor.