Looking For Info on 440 Chrysler

Tonali_lll I just saw the same engine in a Cris Craft at Lake Tahoe. It was a special order from Cypress Gardens. It is 300 HP

Oh yes, silly me! That is a fine looking 2000 Ski!

The Chris Craft was BOTH. Top speed 50+ pulls 6 at a time at Tahoe!

Tony,

Ya hit me in a soft spot.

Back before power steering, brakes and windows were in most cars and we listened to Dick Biondi on WCFL out of Chicago or the Wolfman from that 500,000 watt AM station in Mexico, Horspower was king. If you wanted an engine that would rev up fast and run forever and leave most everything behind without the headaches of the 426 hemi, you bought a bought a belvidere or coronet with the 440. 375 hp and 490 ft-lbs of torque right out of the box. Just tuning it got you 400 hp. "Ain't no replacement for displacement!". Man I miss that car!

Back to the boat; The only caution I would offer is to keep an eye on the fuel gauge!

Good Luck!

Tony,
Check these sites and see if they can help you out:
(1)
http://www.marineengine.com/manuals/chrysler/index.html

(2)
http://www.hurrikain.com/Chrysler-manuals-inboards.htm

Damn, Yellowdog, how old ARE you? Just kidding of course, but maybe you'll be interested in the 413 I've got going in a '67 Nautique as soon as I can complete the unexpected stringer and floor work.

Yellowdog,
So you're 39, big deal. As for the 413, I'm sorry to say, and it pains me, but for now she will remain stock. I bought the complete engine: oil pan to carb to belts/hoses and BW trans from a guy in Washington state in running condition, so I'm gonna run it first. Maybe a mistake, but it should have been in the boat 6 months ago. I do have all intentions of building it up however, complete with the 2-4's that came on the factory 413D marine engine. One of the many things I loved about the Chrysler Corps of old, they'd go with a multiple carb set-up in an instant.

One item I do need for this install, and if anyone could locate one, is a raw water pump bracket that positions the pump(s) higher than the crank pulley centerline. The factory location on the 413B has it lower and it hits the reinforced floor just aft of the ski pole. The later engines, 440's etc., all had it higher I believe. So all I need is the bracket.       

Rick thanks. However ironic, I did just receive an email back from Keith there yesterday saying they didn't have a spare one at this time. I guess they can't pull one from a good engine. I just know there are some scrapped big Chryslers out there somewhere. I'll keep looking.