Re: SV: 361BB

["Gary H." <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Good info chrymar01!

More background: 

"... converting an engine for marine use involved many changes; the exhaust manifold had to be water-jacketed to eliminate hot surfaces that could ignite gas fumes in the tight engine compartment, updraft carburetors (with adapters for levelling) were usually used for space reasons, an air filter with a spark arrestor was needed, and the oil pan, valve springs, and core hole plugs were made of more corrosion-resistant materials. Early engines used timing gears for durability. Reverse rotation engines with special cams, starters, and generators or alternators were used where twin engines and propellors were needed." http://www.allpar.com/history/marine.html

Thanks,
Gary H.

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>From: chymar01@
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>You'll need to have the rear main surface of the crank remachined to use in a car. There are sipes ground into it that directs oil away from the seal. If you spin a reverse-rotation crank backwards(so it spins like a normal car engine) it will send oil directly towards the seal, causing a leak. Any crank shop should be able to do it. 

>Also, most industrial engines used a solid lifter cam, which means you should have an adjustable valvetrain-nice! To change the cam and lifters, you'll need new pushrods that match the lifters as the ones in the 361 are likely to be tapered at the lifter end.
 
>One more thing: does the crank have a standard rear flange ? 
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>----- Original Message ----- 
 
>Theoretically you should only have to change the cam...but make sure 
>you do some research and find out everything about the setup before 
>you purchase any parts! 
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