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clarkieo
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Posted: October-09-2016 at 11:42am |
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I'm looking for the member who chatted about hie 265 Chev. Atom Skier experiences. I have a Interceptor 289 I would like to install, I apologize to all the purists.
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63 Skier
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Purists? Are there any purists on this site? I never noticed.
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'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique
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tryathlete
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If I were going to put a V-8 in an Atom, I'd go with a Buick 300 made from the old 215 cu. in. 1958 circa engine. It's all-aluminum and still seems like a good solution to weight reduction in any direct or v-drive ski boat.
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93/70 ccpb
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i have a v-8 graymarine engine and trans that is correct for that boat.pm me if intersted.dan in ohio
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what you dont want to hear from jbear and bill.you cant get in the boat till you get your minute,and they throw you back in water!
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clarkieo
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After checking it out it seems the 289-302 ford is roughly 100 lbs lighter than a small block chev. I like the buick idea but , it boils down to the fact, I have the 289 complete package with velvetdrive. If it doesn't work out I can always go back to the Gray 70.and get loud tape deck with V8 noises.
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8122pbrainard
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Hopefully it's a RR engine. If not, you will be VERY disappointed!!! |
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juniorwoody
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What year is the Atom?
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The value of money spent on new adventure far exceeds the value of money saved for the future
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8122pbrainard
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Jack, It's a modified 1955
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tryathlete
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Purdy!
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juniorwoody
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Is it glass with a wood deck? Looks like a rare bird.
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clarkieo
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No all plywood with a creative top deck, was a utility originally.
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juniorwoody
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Can you sneek a v8 in there with that runabout deck. Seems tight. Is the windshield original? With the same effort it could have had an original deck too bad. Glad to see the old girl still in the water.
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clarkieo
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It will fit through but installing it, the first time, will be a challenge,mounts, alignment, etc.
These are the things you do when retired and looking for the next project. If it doesn't work I'll put it back the way it was. |
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8122pbrainard
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But, did you check the height? You may need to run with the engine hatch off or cut a big hole in it! |
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clarkieo
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I'll soon know, maybe a power bump like the 3 carb Chris Craft
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connorssons
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when I built my separator I got a foam block through summit racing for the prefit stages worth every penny. cool boat!
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clarkieo
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good idea. Going to do a lot of measuring first.
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clarkieo
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I think the ship has sailed on the 289- Atom Skier install, too much motor too little boat. Keeping with the current prop shaft flange means I'll be sharing the front seat with the whirring fanbelts, etc. and the hatch cover would have to go.
I'm not completely given up on doing something to increase the power. Any thoughts on getting more power from the Gray 70, or a marine 4 cylinder that might work ? |
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8122pbrainard
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Gray Fireball 90 (it's a 4 cylinder) |
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GottaSki
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Consider the 3L merc I4 are a dime a dozen, and painted a vintage color, I think could look quite at home in that boat.
This ChevyII engine, first in automotive apps in 1962, is the 4 cyl version of the 230 inline six. Mercruiser applications since 1967, so at least its got a marine history 2.5l 120hp 153cu, or go full retard 3L 140hp 181ci It will rev better than a flathead, and I thing do what you need. |
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JoeinNY
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That sounds like a great idea to me... Shamrock put these engines in front of a velvet drive so theres a bell housing out there somewhere. Rotation is likely an issue but you could put in a PCM 1.23 to 1 - would be a fun boat for sure. |
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8122pbrainard
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Both of you are forgetting this:
The Velvet or even worse the 1.23 to 1 plus the bell housing would put the front of the engine in the forward compartment!! The Paragon manual trans is bolted directly to the engine block making a pretty short package! "rev" ? The Fireball 90 can max out at about 4200 RPM!! |
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turningpoint84
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Aslong as you cut a hole in the haul for the tape deck, I'd also cut this very hole for the tape deck below the water line, it will help cool the engine better. |
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