F250GO43
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New Member today! Been reading for about a year, though.
Looking at a used airboat. 2003 DiamondBack alum. 12 ft hull w/ 2 ft solid rake with 2 double seats, stainless rigging. The engine is a 400 chevy direct drive to a powershift prop- wide 2 blade. The engine is a remanufactured "crate" less than 1 year old. I am learning rapidly about airboats, know a little and learning more from the forums. I curious about the engine and prop setup. I believe the 400 is a small block, but I have normally been seeing 350's with a gear reduction setup. I was suprised to see this as a direct drive. I was told it turns the prop a 3K rpms. The block had the number 509 on the sides and a remanufacture metal label# 805043. I do not think it is anything but stock with a weber carb.. Is this setup going to let me run the hill or will I be watching?
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thanx for responding
ab
ps., One of the best forums I have ever encountered, whether its the moderators or just the members-first class operation.
Looking at a used airboat. 2003 DiamondBack alum. 12 ft hull w/ 2 ft solid rake with 2 double seats, stainless rigging. The engine is a 400 chevy direct drive to a powershift prop- wide 2 blade. The engine is a remanufactured "crate" less than 1 year old. I am learning rapidly about airboats, know a little and learning more from the forums. I curious about the engine and prop setup. I believe the 400 is a small block, but I have normally been seeing 350's with a gear reduction setup. I was suprised to see this as a direct drive. I was told it turns the prop a 3K rpms. The block had the number 509 on the sides and a remanufacture metal label# 805043. I do not think it is anything but stock with a weber carb.. Is this setup going to let me run the hill or will I be watching?
:shock:
thanx for responding
ab
ps., One of the best forums I have ever encountered, whether its the moderators or just the members-first class operation.