1980 IMP Kansa 27ft OMC 260 motors, 800 series outdrives - chevy or ford?

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  1. warrior7946
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    warrior7946 Junior Member

    HI, my name is Cliff and I own a twin engine IMP Kansa OMC 260 motors with 800 series outdrives. If anyone could tell me how to find out if my motors are chev blocks or ford. Or any other info about this model. I am a new member, and thank you in advance for any help. Cliff.
     
  2. Angélique
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    Angélique aka Angel (only by name)

    Hi Cliff,

    On Youtube it says ‘‘ OMC 260 = Chevy ’’
     
  3. gonzo
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    Fords have the distributor in front
     
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    warrior7946 Junior Member

    Thanks for replying. You are right it is chev. appreciate the help
     

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    Angélique aka Angel (only by name)

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