I just got the papers on what has been done to the blown-up Olds 455 thats in the boat i just got. I tried to crank the motor, it still runs but is making a slight low-pitch squeaking noise. (not good, but kind of expected)
Looking at the recipts, So far, been rebuilt atleast twice, it looks like it has been bored .30, Crankshaft ground 020 R 020M. It has a Main and head stud kit, and has the following parts:
Edelbrock Performer 455 Olds Manifold - 2151
Holly 800CFM Marine Carb. 4011
Speed-Pro Power Forged Pistons (.30) TRW-L2323F30
COMP CAMS 280H MAGNUM CAM 42-231-4
(No indication of any special rods installed.)
Now, I have a feeling Im going to have to build up a junkyard motor and Im going to try to salvage these parts for it, but it looks like the only thing he didnt get was the 455 Performer heads.
Edelbrock heads link (http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...1&autoview=sku)
Do you think these are worth the $$$ or keep the stock heads? Im going to start tearing down the motor tommorow. Also, is that a good cam? Any other suggestions?