318 Poly differences from 318 Chrysler
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Topic: 318 Poly differences from 318 Chrysler
Posted By: Got Tiques
Subject: 318 Poly differences from 318 Chrysler
Date Posted: May-09-2016 at 12:25pm
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Need help as I am considering buying a 318 Poly for my 65 Cuda. Motor is missing flywheel, bell housing, starter and tranny. My Cuda has a 1987ish 318 that is complete but frozen by PO. Will my non-Poly parts fit the Poly block and crank, or am I chasing a parts nightmare? Any thoughts would be appreciated!! ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4811" rel="nofollow - '78 Ski Tique |
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Posted By: Got Tiques
Date Posted: May-19-2016 at 12:46pm
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Dave Hurrikain at www.hurrikain.com is an expert on old Chrysler marine engines. He advised me that the LM318 replaced the 318 Poly but it is a direct swap out at the bell housing. Fly wheel and starter are also direct fits. He has some limited almost NLA parts available and knows his stuff. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4811" rel="nofollow - '78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: May-19-2016 at 12:56pm
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Sorry we missed this earlier That jives with what I suspect, the main differences are the heads ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: May-19-2016 at 1:20pm
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The heads indeed, but that makes the intake manifolds, valve covers, and exhaust manifolds pretty much pure unobtainium so don't sleep on those parts- very pretty machinery though. I wouldn't switch to a poly but if you have one in a boat show it some love. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: JDD33
Date Posted: May-19-2016 at 11:41pm
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How about the RH one of these? http://s897.photobucket.com/user/Devroude1/media/image.jpg1_zpsixiskwer.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Old school goin back to school! |