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    Posted: May-12-2014 at 12:10pm
Originally posted by GlassSeeker GlassSeeker wrote:

Great motors, unique sound, had one in a 69 Jeepster ran 90mph with the little V6. Do the marine versions have the 80pound flywheel? It makes the motor almost unstoppable once you get that flywheel spinning


By what I understand- yes it's the heavier flywheel. This is what balances the crank in this Odd-Fire Motor design.

OOPS! Went back and added the final pics to the 1-BBL install... must've forgot to add those
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I drove mine through the world famous Rubicon when I was 18 years old...off road is where the V6 shines.
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Pete its a Commando...as in I go Commando

Dauntless V6 from Buick... aka Odd fire.
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Originally posted by Riley Riley wrote:

They weren't a Buick engine?

Bruce,
Yup, you are correct that the 225 was a GM engine. I had one of my senior moments when I stated "Mopar"!

Googling the 225 comes up with some great history especially a couple changes made with the firing order. They were trying to smooth out the engine. The one I had (my dads) in the Jeepster seemed fine but back then I was just a "kid" (16} and didn't know the difference!
It was a commander convertable. I remember plenty of off road miles I put in on that Jeep!


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I'm a Willys fan, grew up with them towing CC's. No doubt I'd LOVE to find a Jeep with the 225
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They weren't a Buick engine?
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Those 225's had quite a history. Mopar then jeep and finally a Chris Craft marine. They were fantastic engine. I know they even went through several firing order changes as well. I too had one is a Jeepster. Yup, great engine.


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Marty,

Big Problem.

You are missing two cylinders.

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Great motors, unique sound, had one in a 69 Jeepster ran 90mph with the little V6. Do the marine versions have the 80pound flywheel? It makes the motor almost unstoppable once you get that flywheel spinning
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Looks like the cam has some wear.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote oldcuda Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May-05-2014 at 1:33pm
Had a 21 Slickcraft years ago with same engine and it moved it right along.Probably 3 times heavier real good motors.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Gary S Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May-05-2014 at 1:08pm
All I know is that time at SJRR you surprised me with it's performance
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote MartyMabe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May-05-2014 at 12:36pm
Just a few PICS of the re-install of the OEM 1 BBL Carb and Intake back on OOPS!   I thought I needed a 2-BBL Carb and Intake on the old girl- but it just drank more fuel. Did nothing for performance. GPS at 40 MPH with Reid Pinkham in the back .






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