pismo10
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In a 58 Lyman but not original...
What motor is this??
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europe172
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Looks a bit like a ford V4 (transit van etc)
Looks a bit like a ford V4 (transit van etc)
pismo10
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I should mention it has a Chrysler Marine tag on the bellhousing.
Tranona
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Well, you have probably worked out that it is a marinised Chrysler V8. Popular in the 60's and 70's, maybe even later. For example Riva used them. The logo on the header might give a clue as to who marinised it, but suspect if it has Chrysler Marine on the bell housing it could be a factory product.
sarabande
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gosh, what a clean and tidy engine !
Are you looking to buy the boat or ....?
Are you looking to buy the boat or ....?
Lakesailor
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New hoses and alternator as well as resprayed. Just the one by-pass hose with overspray on (shame). Someone has spent a bit of time and money on it. Quite recently by the look of it.
pismo10
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Further research makes me believe it is a Chrysler "LA" engine either 273 or 318, late 60s early 70s. Casting number gave a clue.
Bajansailor
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It certainly looks in fine fettle.
What size of Lyman is this beast lurking in?
I have a Lyman catalogue from 1968, and they had lovely timber cruisers then in a range 16', 18', 19' and 22' (and bigger).
It is quite possible that they were still building your model 10 years later.
What size of Lyman is this beast lurking in?
I have a Lyman catalogue from 1968, and they had lovely timber cruisers then in a range 16', 18', 19' and 22' (and bigger).
It is quite possible that they were still building your model 10 years later.
pismo10
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So I have found it is a Chrysler 273 with a Velvet drive.
More numbers on the Chrysler Marine ID plate on the bellhousing.
M273-BWR10-288
Serial # - E066754
12-16-P
It is a 1958 23' Lyman with a newer motor.
So I am trying to determine the exact year of the engine. Late 60s-early 70s.
Does anyone know exactly what year it is based on the serial number?
Thanks very much.
More numbers on the Chrysler Marine ID plate on the bellhousing.
M273-BWR10-288
Serial # - E066754
12-16-P
It is a 1958 23' Lyman with a newer motor.
So I am trying to determine the exact year of the engine. Late 60s-early 70s.
Does anyone know exactly what year it is based on the serial number?
Thanks very much.
