318 manifolds needed!
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Printed Date: November-16-2024 at 9:05pm
Topic: 318 manifolds needed!
Posted By: Fat Willie
Subject: 318 manifolds needed!
Date Posted: August-03-2015 at 8:13pm
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I have a 1962 Aqua Skier with a Chrysler 318 "Poly" engine.. The original exhaust manifolds cracked some time ago and were replaced with Osco manifolds. They have since cracked and I can only find one in the nation. I would prefer to replace with the original style manifold but finding them has proven to be impossible. I have tried all of the marine salvage companies I can find with no luck. If anyone has any ideas please advise. If I can't get this engine running I may have to re-power with a small block. I want to keep this boat original so please dig deep and give me any leads you can. ------------- Fat Willie |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-03-2015 at 11:37pm
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Bill, PLEASE don't repower! Do you still have the original manifolds? If so, have you considered repairing them? I've seen plenty of very old classic (after WWII) and antique (pre WWII) manifolds repaired with fantastic results. In most cases, the repair is better than new. Crow Custom Cast are the experts. It's not cheap due to all the labor but in most cases worth it cost to preserve the original. http://www.castmetalwelding.com/" rel="nofollow - Crow Custom Cast We demand pictures!!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Fat Willie
Date Posted: August-04-2015 at 6:15pm
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The Osco aftermarket manifolds are in a welding shop now. May or may not be repairable. The originals were taken off by my dad's friend around 1998. He is looking in his scrap pile but it is highly unlikely that anything will be found. Call all of your friends! Someone has got to know someone with one of these engines sitting around. ------------- Fat Willie |
Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: August-04-2015 at 6:45pm
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Hope you find the originals Those Oscos work but weigh about 8x more than the Chrysler castings. ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-04-2015 at 8:03pm
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Bill, Too bad on the manifolds. I too hope he finds them. He sure didn't understand he was thowing gold in the scrap heap! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 53woody
Date Posted: January-26-2016 at 8:48pm
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I have a pair I want to sell from a 67 mustang with a 318 marine I parted out if they are the same ------------- aaron |
Posted By: Fat Willie
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 10:15am
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Can you post pictures on this forum or text pictures to (706) 575-6599? I found some "ramshorn" manifolds but want to go with the original style if possible. Thanks, Bill ------------- Fat Willie |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 10:21am
Bill, Marine? Any pictures? I'm curious as to what you found. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Fat Willie wrote:Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 12:12pm
 I have manifolds and a whole engine for sale. ------------- Scott Zuelzke Lake Mitchell , AL 1984 Ski Nautique 1972 Skier |
Posted By: Fat Willie
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 6:12pm
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Those are the manifolds I'm looking for. I'm in Columbus, Ga. (Ft. Benning). I think we need to talk. Contact me @(706)575-6599 when you can. ------------- Fat Willie |