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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

04-11-2011, 01:22 AM

Replies: 14

Marinizing a 454 short block...

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Posted By johntkha

That's what I was afraid of. I'm doing this...

That's what I was afraid of. I'm doing this myself and scared to tear down the block. There's just so many parts to tear down that I'm scared there's gonna be some extra bolts left. Does anyone know...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

04-10-2011, 05:53 PM

Replies: 14

Marinizing a 454 short block...

Views: 5,990

Posted By johntkha

I'll have to check with the company selling the...

I'll have to check with the company selling the block to see if their block has the water jacket drains. Will call them tomorrow morning.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

04-10-2011, 04:19 PM

Replies: 14

Marinizing a 454 short block...

Views: 5,990

Posted By johntkha

So just buy some new brass freeze plugs and...

So just buy some new brass freeze plugs and marine gaskets and that's it? Wow! A lot easier than I thought. I just hope the short block I'm buying is in good condition because I'm getting it shipped...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

04-10-2011, 05:27 AM

Replies: 14

Marinizing a 454 short block...

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Posted By johntkha

Okay, for some reason I can't figure out how to...

Okay, for some reason I can't figure out how to attach the photos. Oh well...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

04-10-2011, 05:19 AM

Replies: 14

Marinizing a 454 short block...

Views: 5,990

Posted By johntkha

Marinizing a 454 short block...

Hello all,

I have a 454 Gen 5 in my jet boat that has a cracked block. Casting number on my cracked block is 10114182. I took my rectangle port heads to the machine shop to check for cracks and...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-29-2011, 04:22 PM

Replies: 4

14097088 Heads on a 10237297 Block.

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Posted By johntkha

Thanks for the quick replies. I'll have to call...

Thanks for the quick replies. I'll have to call Mercruiser on Monday to get the details on this engine. I spoke with someone at Teague Marine and they said the 088 heads would fit perfect with the...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-29-2011, 03:38 PM

Replies: 4

14097088 Heads on a 10237297 Block.

Views: 9,927

Posted By johntkha

14097088 Heads on a 10237297 Block.

Hello Everyone,

Last summer I had a cracked block on my Marine Power 454. The casting number on the cracked block is 10114182. I have rectangle port heads on that cracked block which is 14097088....

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