WILL IT RUN - 1967 Chris Craft Roamer yacht 2x FORD 427s

[@finscreenname]

Those old 427's may be worth more than the whole boat.

[@bigbelconut]

The reverse rotation is worth nothing, only good patrs are the block and heads.

[@finscreenname]

​@@bigbelconut No. The only difference is the cam and the timing set uses gears instead of sprockets and chain. Everything else is the same (accept the firing order). Block, heads, crank, rods... Even the transmission can be made to go both ways by just flipping over the pump, which is easy to do. Ford was not going to build a special reverse rotation motor just to sell a few to the marine industry. That same motor with a simple cam and timing chain swap and a change of the plug wires would make it a standard rotation. The real issue they are going to find is if they upgrade the cam in the RR motor they will find almost nothing to choose from and will require a custom ground cam and that's money.

[@hicksgarage3448]

@@finscreenname needs cam, oil pump and starter

[@mikepotter6426]

@@hicksgarage3448oil pump is the same. The pistons will be put on backwards due to the offsetting in spacing where the pin passes through. They wear better on the pressure, or outside of the piston skirt. Those engines used 390 heads.

[@rdmgwinn]

@@bigbelconut Isn't it just a cam and timing change for the reverse rotation???

[@scotthoughton732]

1967 Ford 427 side oilers, worth more than your Granny's farm, don't hurt em!!!!

[@wagonmaster1974]

Back in the mid eighties, I had a 1965 Trojan, 36', with a pair of 427 Fords. They made 350 per side. GREAT engines! Pushed that 36' mahogany boat up on plane, no sweat.

[@simon-oy6um]

Iv'e come across some hacks in my life but these two have taken it to a new level 😂😂😂

[@bigbelconut]

I've said it before and was about to say it again.

[@pootmahgoots8482]

They seem to be younger guys so I'm guessing they're learning as they go which is really cool to see.

[@Michael-fl1tm]

Will I learn something, marvel mystery oil in the cylinders is a great idea. More power to them for hopping in there and doing their thing.

[@LHarry-c2t]

What did they do wrong? I mean they were just testing to see if they could get them to run not truly repair anything.

[@stevewhite3424]

​@@LHarry-c2tThe guy is just a clown who has never accomplished anything mechanical in his whole life beyond a 3.5 Briggs and Stratton, if that.

[@Nudnik1]

Salt water marine mechanic here. That looks like fresh water use only. Where I work it would be all rusted rotted manifold risers . Nice work guys . Ps one motor is reverse rotation. Firing order and distributor starter water pump are different. Those have heat exchangers only exhaust elbow see raw water from bay lake etc . Will need new water pump rubber impeller. Running dry burns them out quickly. Jabsco probably. Save all Chris Craft stuff worth money to collectors .

[@MichaelLyons-h4i]

Nice work what are you high?

[@Nudnik1]

@@MichaelLyons-h4ishut up goofball...they are young kids

[@MegaDirtyberty]

@@MichaelLyons-h4i Are you?...

[@MichaelLyons-h4i]

@@MegaDirtyberty you don't have a clue. Bran dead much? 🤷🏻

[@MegaDirtyberty]

@@MichaelLyons-h4i Salty little guy ain't ya 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@somdhomestead9031]

Pull the raw water pump I'm sure the impeller needs to be changed. Looks like it's a raw water cooled block as well. Not great for block if ever run in salt water and not properly flushed out. There's so much I would do before I would run those engines again. It's a wet exhaust, please don't run without raw water and the intake. Check youtube for marine engine checkup.

[@flyingfox10001]

Exactly

[@stephenhorbatiuk2811]

You got to give these two young guys “A” for effort. You have to start somewhere. Cheers

[@d.bvarnadore246]

wow! You got two solid runners. I have a 64 chris craft commander. # 27 of the first 50 Glass boats they ever built. check your serial number under the engine hatch or on the back side of the drawers I have the Chris craft Bible tells how many were built color etc. from 1927 to the mid 80's Bro a good clean up inside and out and you got yourself a real American Classic cruiser.

[@robertfraser845]

i think they need to know how to read first then look at the owners manuals in the cabin second and third get them away from such a great old classic chris craft roamer

[@kemicalx17]

I think the reason the starboard engine didn’t crank with the key is the neutral safety switch. That engine seems to be in gear (the prop spinning). Put the shifter in neutral and she might start right up

[@tdog6437]

Exactly right

[@roblenzz7966]

Looks like the youtube algorithm is giving you a shot, good luck!

[@hicksgarage3448]

Thanks 👍

[@denisiwaszczuk1176]

You got some mighty fine engines there

[@bena2293]

Hell, those 427's book out at some 20K each. the Hart Cut Mahogany Planing, is Coveted, by Violin Bow Makers. A Good Friend bought a Violin at a Garage Sale, for 20 bucks, had it Appraised, and the Damn Bow, was some Rare Old one, from Europe, got 1K for just the Bow.. Also, All those Bronze Fastening are also Sot After.. If the Chris is to far gone to Restore they have a Good Value to the Wooden Boat World.. Have Fun, Good Luck...

[@jamesmclynn1236]

I found the same thing back in 2005. Kept one for my Shelby build and sold the other for $5,500. That paid for the cost of a complete professional rebuild on the one I used. I paid $1,000 each for the engines.

[@outlet6989]

A boat collector, i.e., a wealthy man, will pay big money if you restore that boat. As a bonus, you will also learn how to work with wood. I'm subscribed with a thumb-up.

[@edwardpate6128]

If I recall correctly the Roamers had either steel or aluminium hulls.

[@outlet6989]

@@edwardpate6128 That should make restoring the boat that much easier.

[@tommcauley6938]

What a gorgeous old boat, and massive money pit.

[@FarmerSarducci]

What boat isn’t a money pit?

[@leswallis8158]

A boat is a big hole in the water you put money into & never get it back

[@THE_BaconPirate]

Bust Out Another Thousand 😊

[@hylomane]

Massive money pit if you don't know how to take care of them.

[@davidbrandt2610]

I serviced those engines and have operated that exact boat. It was so cool. I was 18 and it was biggest boat I had ever operated. Later I qualified on helms and planes on the USS Salmon. A much bigger boat.

[@DrStrangeSpock]

I had a gallon of Marvell Mystery oil in their newer hard clear plastic bottle instead of metal. Dropped it 2 feet and shattered like GLASS! Dummies could have used a different bit cloudy type plastic that would have bounced but it looks prettiest in clear!

[@tankboy8901]

Those 427s sound great and are worth some bucks. Chriscraft were top of the line boats back in the day. Beautiful old boat.

[@FrankTraverso]

@@tankboy8901 It would be a shame to remove to those engines but you and I both know ford marine applications included HP cams and factory ported heads along with water cooled exhaust manifolds. They would make nice flat bottom mills ,or pop a blower in one and drop it in a pickle fork. Just dreamin.

[@kingbeat101]

No water might wreck the water pumps..But bravo that you got this far...:)..

[@davidsandberg7631]

Gentlemen the left on a boat is called port and the right is called starboard. front of boat is called forward and rear is called the stern. and some people when they have put oil in cylinders cover the spark plug holes with cardboard or something even a rag to keep the oil from covering everything when it shoots out. also some let the oil sit for a week before they spin motor to allow oil time to loosen everything up. Glad to see young men doing something besides playing computer games... Keep working and learning...

[@Chris-jm4zk]

Forward is “bow”.

[@JoeV-k5r]

@@Chris-jm4zk or prow

[@Chris-jm4zk]

@@JoeV-k5r that’s more of a precise location the prow being the very forward-most point of the boat.

[@DarkFlamage]

@davidsandberg7631 Front is called the bow, David. Also, easy way to remember is this; all the short words of the pair go together in the same column. As in the following sequence; Left Right Port Starboard Red Green >>>>Marker light colors on Bow/Channel Marker Bouys Read downward. Left>Port>Red.......Right>Starboard>Green. All apply as you face forward towards the Bow.

[@outlet6989]

@@DarkFlamage, I remember Port and Starboard this way: Port is a four-letter word, and P comes before S in the Alphabet. I use my hands; my left hand is also a four-letter word, so my left hand is Port, and my right hand is Starboard.

[@ronjones1077]

The shafts are lubed by water. Start in neutral. The engines also require water and the water pump is part of that

[@finscreenname]

The raw water pump is toast at this point. At this point I would be more concerned about leaks in the motor. Like exhaust manifolds most of all.

[@raystarky3896]

NICE FIND! and NICE JOB! yes give them both a tune-up. an L.O.F. a spit shine and HE"LL give you guys one hell of a ride. GREAT JOB! Hope you got a good deal/steal

[@MattWedelich]

Great video Great channel 😊

[@reedburke7762]

Keep going fellas! It might be a diamond in the rough!

[@marioncobaretti2280]

Mystery oil is not atf

[@dennisschell5543]

But, but but it's red!!! 😲🙄

[@THE_BaconPirate]

​@@dennisschell5543😂

[@Goldwing1]

This Gillian"s Island Old Timer Tv Series. The SS Minnow was a 1964 Wheeler powered by a 230hp Detroit Diesel... Great job on your Video!

[@JPaul60]

Port and Starboard on a boat young fellers. That was me in the train going by blowing the horn to tell you get some new spark plus.

[@WilliamKiene]

These Ford FE 427ci V8 motors are very valuable.........cool.

[@hicksgarage3448]

Thanks 👍

[@BobbyTucker]

This is coming from a career Auto/truck Mechanic/technician, I have to give you some unsolicited opinions, these engines have to be the best running engines after sitting dormant for I believe you stated 11 years, I have encountered. It doesn't emit any lifter noise, and if I were you I would change the oil, when the time comes, and replace it with a good name brand Synthetic oil, don't scrimp on cost, it's important. I'm going to try keeping in touch with you guys or you can do the same with me, if you don't mind communicating with a retired 75 y/o wrench, I'll be glad to help out as much as possible. I'm a new subb, left a thumbs up, and a tap on the bell. I wish you luck with this project, I mean that in a good way.

[@hicksgarage3448]

Thanks 👍

[@peteloomis8456]

No you don't want to run synthetic oil in these engines because they will start to leak oil like crazy because these old engines weren't machined on the valve cover and oil pan surfaces to be perfectly flat and they will start to leak oil . The other thing is these engines used flat tappet cam & lifters and it needs to have oil that has zinc in it so the cam & lifters don't go flat . I would use some Shell rotella Diesel oil in a lighter weight oil because it has the zinc needed for these engines . You could use some Valvoline regular motor oil and add a can of zinc to it or even STP because it has the zzdp in it which is zinc . I build old car engines some that are used for drag racing and if it's a engine running the flat tappet solid lifter or flat tappet hydraulic cam & lifters you have to run zinc in the oil during engine break in or chances are the cam will go flat and the lifters will wear the lobes off of the cam . Most modern day engines are now using roller cam & lifters so there's no need to use the zinc in the oil. Lately there's been a lot of friends I know who are in the same car club I'm in that have built their own engines and had them broke in on a engine dyno and they had cam & lifter failure even with the zinc in the oil and it's because some of the cam shaft manufacturers here are having the cams and lifters made over seas in China and the quality of these cams and lifters are not very good at times or hardened correctly . The cam lobes are machined a certain way that makes the lifters spin in the lifter bores in the engine block & if they can't spin freely like they should the lifters & cam lobes grind themselves to death causing all kinds of metal particles to get circulated through the engine which means a full engine tear down & inspection to make sure nothing was damaged from the metal particles being circulated through the engine because even a oil filter won't stop all of it . Roller cams are the way to go but they are very expensive and most don't want to spend the money upgrading to that type of valve train because they are on a budget but in my opinion if you go full roller your saving yourself the hassle of not having to worry about cam & lifter failures like can happen with the old flat tappet cam & lifters have happen.

[@timr31908]

427 are really good things to be finding.. the best motor ever in the world.. Ford FE 427

[@fmbbeachbum8163]

You're thinking of the 427 side oiler or the 427 race cammer.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

@@fmbbeachbum8163 These are the side oilers. Definitely not the cammer.

[@carlg7842]

@@chuckschillingvideos these aren't side oilers either, these are just 427 standard oil pan, low rpm marine engines. They are not desirable in the car world.

[@philbuchanan3149]

Hey Lads that was fun to watch so good luck on whatever your doing.

[@hicksgarage3448]

Thanks 👍

[@willywonka8730]

Youth - ain't it wonderful?! I started with a crescent wrench. Wasn't anything I wouldn't take apart. Sometimes I even got it back together.

[@danrandall794]

Had a 67 41 footer. This brings back memories. Good for them for trying but the lack of knowledge sure shows. Great way to learn by doing. Hope they have someone that can help teach them.

[@TommyboyGTP]

Subbed because i want to see this project succeed! I want to hear those beasts screaming at 5,000 rpm down the water!

[@THE_BaconPirate]

👍 Same!

[@vanpenguin22]

🎶 Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale... 🎶 😅😅😅😅😅 Couldn't help it😅

[@KirbyGulbrandsen]

Definitely got some Gilligan action going on.

[@paulipuhakka8788]

When you get this back floating, can we go for a “three hour tour”?😳🤣🤣😂😂😎 She’s a classic beauty guys👍 Get her in the water! I

[@thesaltlifemanshow5522]

Guys, I'd strongly recommend goin over to junkyard digs and watch every carb video they have. Also little fyi about boats. Usually they have a switch somewhere that controls where your sending power. To one or both engines or your accessories etc. I'd look into that. Also yeah whatever amount of gas your giving it is certainly not enough. When you think you have enough. Fill it more. I'd also recommend getting something and tapping the crap around the carbs. Most certainly your seats and everything is seazed. Personally anytime something has been sitting boat wise. Yank the carbs and do a rebuilt. It's gonna be needed to run decently and your accelerator pump is usually frozen anyhow. Once you get these ol girls running OK enough. Get yourself a few cans of berryman b12. Dump one into your main source of fuel. Then once your engine comes up to temp. Take the other can. And while revving it hard. Slowly feed it the berryman strait down the yap. Rev her like mad. Then use your palm to cut off the air which creates negative pressure and will give it a good chance to get rid of any buildup. Just try to educate yourself sub to Derek over at vice grip garage, or junkyard digs or pole barn garage. You'll learn everything you need to know about working on basic older cars and such. If you get stuck feel free to send me a message. I'll come out and help if I can anytime. Whatever it takes to keep these old boats on the water I think we should do it

[@donmunro144]

When pouring from a square jug, tip it sideways, and it will pour smoothly.

[@chriscraftroamerrestoratio1494]

WOW !!!! very proud of you guys . I have a 41 Chris Craft Roamer that I restored. If you need any advice or suggestions please feel free to contact me. I also have the 427's like yours. with a ton of extra parts along with two extra 427s. and part numbers . I also have two you tube videos. "Chris Craft Roamer Restoration." Good luck and safe boating

[@duanetrivett750]

Thanks for helping these Boys out instead of giving them crap like some of these people. They are young and trying the best they know how . I would bet you know your business Sir . Again thaks for offering them help . We were all young once .

[@THE_BaconPirate]

​@duanetrivett750 100 % agree!

[@hoosierfatha]

Thats one way to get em going... Good job, but they probably will start when you have the Transmissions or reverse gears in Neutral. It's a funny little thing the industry did so you go flying back up the boat dock...

[@walterhammond290]

Those two red lights are indicators that the transmissions are in neutral.

[@eddieweigel9490]

Get yourself a few cans of PB blaster spray in the spark plug holes work that engine back and forth easy so you don’t break a ring my buddy about 10 years ago bought a Case 521 loader with a seized Cummins engine we took the heads off and sprayed everyday 3-4 cans of PB blaster put a big pipe wrench on the crank back and forth easy it finally broke free he still uses the Case to this day

[@genehammond7239]

Nice job young fella's !!! 👍👍👍

[@StevenK-t9i]

Hey guys, I owned a 1968 Chris Craft Roamer, 37’, in aluminum, for more than 20 years. I sold it 3 years ago. Same 427’s. I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have.

[@pilotwhale]

I can’t even say how I feel now. Mystery oil is the best thing I’ve ever used as a mystery solver.

[@americanrambler4972]

Maybe the starboard side would not start with the key because of a neutral safety switch cut out. Have to have the engine out of gear to engage the starter with the key.

[@nigel900]

A bottomless pit… Great Video 👍🏻

[@eddieweigel9490]

Those old Ford 427 engines are encredible tough engines

[@josephrandazo2627]

The boat appears to have good bones. Consider fixing it up and keep it

[@mikeogden5256]

OMG ❤😊 this is so exciting!🎉

[@craigmonteforte6111]

growing up My Dad his Buddies and my Grandfather all Swore MarvelMystery Oil was ATF with MineralSpirits or some form of Petroleum based Paint Thinner /Cleaner ,etc ? Oddly enough in later years my Dad did buy MarvelMystery Oil to. Put in Cylinders of Antique Cars he would purchase or put in Storage I’ve always kept a couple of Antique style triggervPump Oil Cans in the Engine rooms that I filled with Marvel to Squirt on or Lubricate whatever I Saw Fit those Oil Cans are reproduction Brass ones Walmart sells and have a long Nozzle that is easy to put a length of hose on to reach hard to get items

[@chrisreynolds6520]

The little flathead 4 banger generator engine reminds me of continental on a welder. Those are good little units.

[@billmoran3812]

That’s a Kohler marine generator. Probably 6KW. The engine was made by Waukesha for Kohler.

[@ferrelx]

According to SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Marvel Mystery Oil is 70% high grade mineral oil 20% solvent and the rest to make it work..no better choice for soaking into gummed parts..

[@helderferreira8112]

Pulling engines with a sketchy rig? I wouldn’t expect anything else from these two!!!! “ DANGER IS MY MIDDLE NAME “!

[@rbarker4426]

In 20 years thell wish they didn't tear it apart, you literally have a house there with no property tax.

[@LoneRevD]

PB blaster or even WD40 is your friend to free up linkages. Looks like a lot of work, but both those bit ole ford engines sound pretty good really. Good luck.

[@jonathanhernandez4304]

I'm a huge Chris Craft fan but that's really not important. Some thoughts. You'll make money of that boat any way you do it. Put the engines in cars and market used parts of the boat to Chris Craft enthusiast group or market it whole now that the engines are confirmed as running. That company used to be Huge. So big it was responsible for the start of Fox News. Chris Craft Industries used to own communications. Now they have high quality 25' to 38ft boats. Anyway, look on line make a few connections and see if there's still any interest for the Roamer. In fact, there are so many different models of Chris Crafts that there is a Chris Craft Roamer group. Have fun, make some $$$

[@BeamerTheFox]

i commented these boats are extremely rare, rare lke hens teeth an horse feathers, alot of parts there to, like you said theres alot of money either way they go about it.

[@chadjohnson2946]

You are in gear so they usually don't start until you put the gear in neutral for that motor. Might be the red light too

[@Tepictoton]

This video is very entertaining! But I would put the drives in neutral before starting those old engines. Good luck! Definitely worth saving that boat. Do a "Go fund me" to save the disadvantaged Chris Craft!

[@john2ndname]

If you can put some upper cylinder lub in the gas that will lub everything from fuel pump to valves and rings...which will be alot easier to start once the engines have been warmed up and running for awhile.

[@timmccreery6597]

Marvel Mystery Oil is not rebadged ATF. It may be red but that's the end of the similarities. It is mostly mineral oil and solvents...

[@JamesSalie]

To answer your question! Sometimes!!! 😢

[@thesaltlifemanshow5522]

On a side note you may have total system electronic controls for each engine as well as your shore power and battery depending on what you want running.

[@stacysanders-w3e]

It looks like the Minnow.

[@SonnyGTA]

Are you getting the boat in the water at all or were you just trying to see if you could get the engines running?

[@hicksgarage3448]

Just trying to get them running, eventually we are going to use them in other projects

[@derricktreaster2048]

427 side oilers worth some money they only made a few don’t know what you have there they where built for Shelby cobra

[@Glennster2011]

Not all 427’s are side oilers

[@ctsv-2s]

@@Glennster2011 called center oilers

[@jbncnow]

I bet one of those motors is a reverse rotation check into that

[@hicksgarage3448]

Yeah, the one we started first is reverse rotation

[@jimbonnett6059]

The Kohler generator is mostlikly a 6.5kw with a Kohler L600 engine. Would be happy to send you the manuals. On the foward bulkhead is a white box "Englhart" on it. This a corroison controller.

[@brucerobinson1284]

Just sit right back and you will hear a tail , a tail of a fateful trip . 🙂

[@robertdinicola9225]

Yup, they use a lot of fuel. In good shape those motors will be burning at least 10 gallons an hour EACH at cruising speed, about 3000 to 3200 rpm.

[@buckthrusthorn1104]

Since you got it running you gotta put it on the water!

[@JunkinTreasures]

I'm interested in the trailer if it's ever available.

[@hicksgarage3448]

We are actually going to turn it into a flat bed, for hauling shitboxes

[@craighansen7594]

Forget keeping them in the boat. Those motors need to be turning tires! You can restore that boat if you want to with more common replacement FE engines.

[@americanrambler4972]

At time stamp 4:31, I am suspecting you’re not going to put the boat back into service, but remove the engines and dismantle it. Too bad. The CC Roamers were really nice boats back in their prime.

[@w3072]

good job

[@hicksgarage3448]

Thanks 👍

[@RobertBurroughs-qw7uw]

when beavis and butthead take on a new profession

[@hicksgarage3448]

LOL 😂

[@scottrogers1489]

Marvel oil the best thing there is in the world! Absolutely the best for anything you can imagine !

[@Mercmad]

I would be pulling those two beauties out because boats are holes in the water you dump money into. Back in the mid 70's There was a alloy hulled boat near me with twin Ford FE's. that thing would get up on the plane and really move. and about 20 years ago a friend bought a similar vessel to get the engines which were mopar 440Magnums with hardly any hour run time on them.. BUT! Just like the Mopars, those Fords will have one engine running opposite rotation to the other. Plus marinized versions run cams which allow for wide open constant running and don't work too well in cars.

[@captsam54]

You have a gold mine.. e very Careful...

[@duanetrivett750]

Are you going to fix up the boat ? Its beautiful. Dont listen to some of these jerks giving you crap . There is a couple of Gentleman offering advice if you need it . Good luck !

[@hicksgarage3448]

Thanks 👍

[@stevevogelman3360]

I can’t watch this. Those 427s are rare and desirable. These clowns need a real old school mechanic to take over while they learn.

[@chadbailey189]

doing g better them most gen z at least

[@RICHARD_WASD]

You're an asshole, let them figure things out. Go retire.

[@NonotEver1]

Do you know a real mechanic.

[@eddieweigel9490]

Yes sir indeed what carbs are they Holley or autolites

[@helpful5539]

@@eddieweigel9490 They are carters

[@bobbyaustin8478]

Ballast resister, ignition by pass for full voltage when cranking.

[@peterpiper4619]

They need to do more research on them water pumps before they start the Motors

[@walterhicksiii3525]

Man, i cant wait to see these run!! 😊

[@bobbyaustin8478]

Use Valvoline racing oil , it will protect the flat tappet cam as it has zinc in it . Newer oils for roller cam engines don't and it will destroy the cam lobes over time.

[@mikesehorn6099]

Might want to pick up some water pump impellers running a marine engine dry will destroy them

[@mrmarkthompson2361]

DO NOT START UNLESS YOU CAN GET WATER THROUGH ENGINE BLOCK JACKETS WITH EXHAUST SYSTEMS. If starting only, for short periods. Water Cools Engines. But it looks they might have Closed Coolant System. Which is good for Antifreeze Mix to Cool Engines.

[@mangroveman8269]

I have the same engines salvaged from an old '66 criscraft similar to this one. They are auto hi perf blocks, with low riser heads, standard HD390 crank and rods. Forged dish type 427 lower comp pistons. They don't have LeMans cap screw rods, nor a cross-drilled steel crank like the Shelby's came with. The counter- rotating engine is a side oiler cast# C5AE-G, and the crank has reversed oil knurling on rear main seal position. The standard-rotating eng is a top oiler cast# C5AE-A. Both have brass screw-in water-jacket plugs. They should NOT be TREATED like this DUE to the Fact that they are THIN WALL and And MAX Overbore is about .040 ... so if you gouge cyl wall trying to force-free stuck rings etc. If they are fairly worn or previously bored and rebuilt, a cylinder wall gets damaged it could be the end due to bore limits... They did have the Mallory MECH.tach drive-dual point Dist.w/flat caps like I see in this video. They are sweet... you just need that old black-face 8" Mech. Moroso tach to go with it!

[@hicksgarage3448]

Thanks for the info, will definitely come in handy in the future

[@j-1159]

Sweet set of engines , great find 👍😎

[@hicksgarage3448]

Thanks 👍

[@raymondbeavers8913]

Better question is will it float!

[@bernadettegarbers9552]

Now this bout looks like the SS. Meno 😊 in the first session of Gillian's Ireland.......

[@d.bvarnadore246]

427 Lincoln engine's are tuned down Nascar engines.you could bore them to 100 thousands over and not get close to the water jacket. i mistakenly let two go to the scrap yard. have regretted to this very day

[@thepubliceye]

Marvel mystery oil has been around long before the automatic transmission

[@davidkohler7454]

A 427 that likes a LOT of gas...really surely not.

[@benstameister1]

Left and port have four, right and starboard have more. Remember you are on a boat.

[@cliffgivens9385]

Get it In neutral and the starter will probably work

[@markkirsten3]

The yard stick is the fuel gauge on those things. Also I’ll take the yellow bird!

[@alkennedy1124]

Those props need water on them, so the bushings don’t burn up, tha in and out boxes probably could be put into neutral,that might help, I would get some water in the engines, ok, nice thanks guys, your learning not to spin and shaking the camera 🎥 that would be great, sea sickness is real, ok thanks BigAl California

[@mcemct7434]

Monkey wrench says it all.

[@williamprice3700]

I hope you had a co2 fire extinguisher while working in tight spaces of boat!😀

[@hicksgarage3448]

Yeah we found one on the boat 👍

[@peteloomis8456]

If your going to keep running these engines more you need to try and hook up some kind of water supply to the engines to keeo them cool when running them . Also i would go buy a can or 2 of zinc to add to the oil especially if you decide to change the oil on these engines because these engines use flat tappet cams and the oil needs to have zinc in it so the cam & lifters don't fail . Do not use synthetic oil in these engines because the mating surfaces of the oil pan & valve cover rails arent machined perfectly like the new engines are & these engines will start to leak oil everywhere so do not use synthetic oil. If you decide to have these engines rebuilt tell the engine builder to machine the surfaces flat or try to use a gasket set that doesn't use cork in the gaskets to keep the engine from leaking oil like a siv .