Interceptor Tech Manuals - 60s

Tony,

Years ago I scanned my original Ford Commander MM and send it to Keith, for upload to the Ref section. 

8122pbrainard wrote: Robert, What's wrong with the boat that you think junking is an option? What model engine is it? I suspect a re power at one time in it's life since the typical engine choice of Higgins were Chryslers and Gray Marines. Join your local chapter of the ACBS.

Robert,
Here's your local ACBS chapter

We'd love to see some pictures if you get a chance.

Robert,
Post some pictures of the engine so we can possibly ID your engine. Chances are high it is a "Y" block series.

Also, so we can follow your issue better, see if you can keep your posts in the same thread. Here's your other post:

8122pbrainard wrote: robertbenz wrote: Hi I am asking for any data about Higgins 17' boats blue prints, operators manual, repair manuals, engine manuals (Intercepter engine). I have a 17' Higgins boat with the V8 Intercepter engine. It has been in a darn for over 35 yrs. I will take any information to help me decide to repair or junk this boat. Robert, About the only written info you will find is the engine manual. What's wrong with the boat that you think junking is an option? What model engine is it? I suspect a re power at one time in it's life since the typical engine choice of Higgins were Chryslers and Gray Marines. Join your local chapter of the ACBS.

Do you still have the Interceptor tech manuals? I have a 1964 SN #1387 with a 289 4/barrel carb. Let me know.

The Inteceptor manual I have is for the "Y" blocks (256,272,292.312CI) The 260 would be a different manual and I believe is a early version of the 289/302.
Youre right- the 221/260/289/302 are all Windsors, with the 351 being their big brother.

Brad, I would suspect that very little changed from the 260 to 289 2V Interceptors-
I think the change in displacement came in '66. I bet that '68 manual would be a good reference.
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Yes, I think, this is correct.
I have in Germany an old wooden-runabout-skiboat, named Arcangeli Super Jolly from Italy (the same like a RIVA Florida), since 1967 with a INTERCEPTOR-Engine. Some years a believe, it´s a Chrysler engine with 210HP and 5.oL.
Now I found the manual from INTERCEPTOR since 1968 here. I have a 289 ci with 210HP and VELVET 1/70C LH.
It´s great!
Greatings from Germany
Axel

Darren, Do you have the 256 Interceptor? What parts are you looking for and just wondering if the birth date in your profile is correct.

darren gardner wrote: hello my name is darren would love 2 have a set of yor manuals. im a newbie 2 all of this, so not sure what 2 do next. please help. thanks darren

Darren, Reid may not have any copies of the Interceptor manuals anymore. If so, you can go to marineengine.com and purchase one. I got one from them for my 312 and then Reid made the offer 2 weeks later!! It is a very complete manual and does cover the 256 engine that I'm guessing you have in the boat.

By the way, I'm one of the old guys here that the Boat Doc was referring to with his "texting" vocabulary comment!

hello my name is darren would love 2 have a set of yor manuals. im a newbie 2 all of this, so not sure what 2 do next. please help. thanks darren

Brad, I can either lend you or scan my copy in. I also have a 225 hp Chrysler manual if anyones interested in having that posted.

Pete, Tim, Bruce- Thanks for your feedback.

Brad, I have one of Reid's manuals that I got just for kicks, and then coincidentally, got a boat with a 100 hp Interceptor. The manual that came with the boat is the same as Reids. I would guess it's an older manual than what your looking for, but it's odd that it came with my 1967 Mustang. I really like your boat.

Brad, Have you changed you email address in you profile? The following came back to me undeliverable:

Brad, The Inteceptor manual I have is for the "Y" blocks (256,272,292.312CI) The 260 would be a different manual and I believe is a early version of the 283/302. I do know that marineengine.com would have it if you don't have any luck with Reid. Great to here that you are rescuing the boat. It should be a very interesting project. It's also good that everything is with the boat like the windshield!!

Keep us posted on the progress, Pete

Pete, have not rec'd the email yet.
Can you try this one?
brad_harper@charter.net
Thanks

62 wood wrote: Brad, Welcome back to the 60s!!!   Where did you find the Mustang at? Looks like MS registration? You have any other pics?

62Wood- Thanks! Found it right in town (Groton, MA). It was advertised as if it only needed a little engine work. Pretty obvious that the PO had not actually looked at the boat in over 5 years. It's a pretty sweet little boat...potentially...