Life span\Hours on a 454Mag?

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05-22-2003, 08:22 AM

patrick22309

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Life span\Hours on a 454Mag?

What is the life span on a properly taken care of motor? 1994 454 Mag 500hr. How much life is left? Belonged to and old guy that just cruised around 3K RPM.

05-22-2003, 09:16 AM

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Properly maintained and not beaten on regularly...1000 to 1500 hours isn't unusual. If the story is the truth , I wouldn't worry about them.

05-22-2003, 08:07 PM

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i agree with Mo. I had firsthand experience with mine, same situation, 3200 cruising speed, meticulously maintained, etc. I did change my exhaust over to Gil Offshore, highly recommend it if the engine(s) is still stock.

Buddy who just bought 1 of them said it looked like it had 100 hours on it when he tore it down. Bought gaskets, put it all back together and slapped it in his boat.

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