Closed cooling for 305 V8

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barkleydave
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Closed cooling for 305 V8

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Maybe someone can provide some advise..

I am in the process of buying a Classic (glass...I know..LOL) Chris Craft Cutlass 1978.

It has an OEM Chevy 305 inboard. Has anyone had experience with these engines?
Does anyone know if there is a closed cooling kit for that engine?

Thanks

safe boating,
dave
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barefoot99
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Re: Closed cooling for 305 V8

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Look up Mercruiser 198 , 2bbl set up I had in a 1984 Chris Craft , ran awesome and real good on gas. All the parts for a 350 also worked on the 305 , as far as cooling was concerned.
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barkleydave
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Re: Closed cooling for 305 V8

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Thanks!

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Re: Closed cooling for 305 V8

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Good but dumb motor; it is the same size and weight of a 350, but with a lot less power. Why bother?

Jeff
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barkleydave
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Re: Closed cooling for 305 V8

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because that is what is in the boat!

Thanks Jeff

safe harbors

dave
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