Can this be done? Is there an outdrive that will bolt up? How about a jet drive?
F FastBoatBronson Cadet Joined Jun 28, 2008 Messages 13 Jul 30, 2013 #1 Can this be done? Is there an outdrive that will bolt up? How about a jet drive? Last edited: Jul 30, 2013
Bondo Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 17, 2002 Messages 70,998 Jul 30, 2013 #2 Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat FastBoatBronson said: Can this be done? Is there an outdrive that will bolt up? How about a jet drive? Click to expand... Ayuh,.... As far as I know, a water cooled manifold hasn't been built for those motors,... So,.... Nope, ain't happenin',...
Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat FastBoatBronson said: Can this be done? Is there an outdrive that will bolt up? How about a jet drive? Click to expand... Ayuh,.... As far as I know, a water cooled manifold hasn't been built for those motors,... So,.... Nope, ain't happenin',...
Ned L Commander Joined Sep 17, 2008 Messages 2,266 Aug 8, 2013 #3 Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat Which inline six? The old 300cid truck six was a popular marine conversion (SeaMaster, 30+ yrs ago).
Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat Which inline six? The old 300cid truck six was a popular marine conversion (SeaMaster, 30+ yrs ago).
matt167 Rear Admiral Joined Sep 27, 2012 Messages 4,159 Aug 8, 2013 #4 Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat 300 I6 manifolds and other marine parts did/do exist ( good luck finding them ), but if your talking a 144-250 I6 from a Falcon/Mustang chassis, the answer is no.
Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat 300 I6 manifolds and other marine parts did/do exist ( good luck finding them ), but if your talking a 144-250 I6 from a Falcon/Mustang chassis, the answer is no.
5 500dollar744ti Senior Chief Petty Officer Joined Jul 23, 2012 Messages 691 Aug 9, 2013 #5 Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat FastBoatBronson said: Can this be done? Is there an outdrive that will bolt up? How about a jet drive? Click to expand... 70's mercruiser for ford 302 or 351 should work. like others have said, hardest part will be the exhaust.
Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat FastBoatBronson said: Can this be done? Is there an outdrive that will bolt up? How about a jet drive? Click to expand... 70's mercruiser for ford 302 or 351 should work. like others have said, hardest part will be the exhaust.
L Lyle29464 Lieutenant Joined Mar 10, 2009 Messages 1,261 Aug 16, 2013 #6 Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat A jet drive likes 4000 + rpm. The ford 6 thinks 3000 is a bunch
Ned L Commander Joined Sep 17, 2008 Messages 2,266 Aug 22, 2013 #7 Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat Oops, missed that he was also asking about jet drives.. Thanks Lyle!
Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat Oops, missed that he was also asking about jet drives.. Thanks Lyle!
H HT32BSX115 Supreme Mariner Joined Dec 8, 2005 Messages 10,083 Aug 22, 2013 #8 Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat FastBoatBronson said: Can this be done? Is there an outdrive that will bolt up? How about a jet drive? Click to expand... Howdy, Welcome Aboard! Yeah. Um.....No. ANY 6 cyl engine wouldn't fit with your name anyway! Regards, Rick
Re: Ford Inline6 from car to boat FastBoatBronson said: Can this be done? Is there an outdrive that will bolt up? How about a jet drive? Click to expand... Howdy, Welcome Aboard! Yeah. Um.....No. ANY 6 cyl engine wouldn't fit with your name anyway! Regards, Rick
