Marine engines

Discussion in 'Materials' started by oddball, Nov 29, 2003.

  1. oddball
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    this question is aimed at gonzo , he rebuilds 2 a week , but anyone else who can anser feel free, I would like to know the fundamental difference between street and marine motors, V8's that is, I not looking for a 5 page essay just some of the basics, such as the hoses are they the same or a marine grade rubber? is the paint used on the motor different...etc. The only marine motors i have seen are old chrysler products that seem tobe plane jane aspirated 2 barrel V8's.

    thnx for you help
     
    oddball, Nov 29, 2003
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    Oddball,
    there are threads on auto engine marinization on the forum, i recall even a few more. Gonzo beeing a top contributer, lets try to keep it that way.

    yipster
     
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    thank you yip, just what i was looking for, VERY intereting read
     
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