Post by brianpugh on Jan 21, 2018 11:23:27 GMT
Hi,
I have noticed in the discussions that there are several issues when swapping out a 283 for a 350 but have not seen any specific details on resolving them. The issues are:
1. The 283 distributor is driven by a distributor drive gear that bolts onto the end of the cam at the timing gear end (rear of the engine in a flywheel forward engine). Can this distributor drive assembly be attached to the new 350 so I can use my original distributor and mounting position?
a. Alternatively, can I purchase a new intake manifold and use a new electronic distributor that mounts at the front of the engine? If so where do I then mount the tachometer drive?
2. There were several mentions of the need to drill a hole in the crankshaft to allow oil into the Paragon / manual reverse gear.
Please help.
Thanks!
I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.
References:
www.chris-craft.org/discussion/viewtopic.php?p=9519
Manufacturing Process Video
I have noticed in the discussions that there are several issues when swapping out a 283 for a 350 but have not seen any specific details on resolving them. The issues are:
1. The 283 distributor is driven by a distributor drive gear that bolts onto the end of the cam at the timing gear end (rear of the engine in a flywheel forward engine). Can this distributor drive assembly be attached to the new 350 so I can use my original distributor and mounting position?
a. Alternatively, can I purchase a new intake manifold and use a new electronic distributor that mounts at the front of the engine? If so where do I then mount the tachometer drive?
2. There were several mentions of the need to drill a hole in the crankshaft to allow oil into the Paragon / manual reverse gear.
Please help.
Thanks!
I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.
References:
www.chris-craft.org/discussion/viewtopic.php?p=9519
Manufacturing Process Video