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old Buick marine engine / what is this ??

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Mark, Jun 26, 2010.

  1. Mark
    Joined: Oct 5, 2002
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    Mark
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    from CT

    sorry fellas, but we are a Ford family over here . Ran across this, is it anything good ?? all i know its a Buick marine engine. what year / what size could it be? should i get some numbers off it ? It does have a manual trans flywheel like brand new, with the marine adapter plate Thanks!
     

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  2. pasadenahotrod
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    from Texas

    Buick 350 marine engine?
     
  3. cj92345
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  4. repoguy
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    yep. looks like 300.
     

  5. Babyearl
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  6. It's NOT a Nailhead...................................too bad.
     
  7. franklgr
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    If the block is aluminum it is a 215 which they also used in some inboard/outdrive units. Johnson used it in a boat they built for a short time.
     
  8. Mark
    Joined: Oct 5, 2002
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    Mark
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    from CT

    thanks fellas, they were asking 250 for it, if it was something cool, i wouild have picked it up.
     
  9. carcrazyjohn
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    My dad had one in his 66 chriscraft .....
     
  10. Jonnie King
    Joined: Aug 12, 2007
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    Jonnie King
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    from St. Louis

    You're right to "bail out" on this one. Much more trouble than it would be worth.

    On the otherside of that coin, if it was a Buick straight 8 ohv they are very cool, run smooth as silk, and are pretty bullet-proof. AND, here's the reason I mention this:

    Many straight 8's found a new life after the bodies were trashed. They were used as "industrial engines" in sawmills, factories, etc., a lot of them found homes in the lumber harvesting areas of the country. These were usually 263's or 324's.

    SO, if you're looking for a solid, unusual piece of rodding material...with gobs of torque, the straight 8 could be your weapon of choice. And, unlike the Marine engine you were looking at...these usually never got wet !

    JK
     

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