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Gray Marine Fireball V8 CF 185

willham

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Does anyone know for certain what kind of engine the Gray marine Fireball V8 CF 185 engine is? AMC 327?

The 185 version of the AMC 327 doesn't seem to show up in any searches I've done.

It is in a 1963 Century Sabre.

Thanks.

Bill.
 
William, are you sure you are searching for the right engine?:confused:
The graymarine fireball models were V8-238, V8-225, V8-188, V8-170 and the V8-135,
I have all the factory svc manuals and specs, part numbers et al for these engines.
The 238, 225 and 188 were built on the AMC 327 cu in block
The 170 and 135 were 250 cu in.
They also made what the called the compact V8-178 (dual carb) and the compact V8-138 (single carb) both 250 cu in.
I got the manuals from this site a few years back, don't know if they still handle them
 
William, are you sure you are searching for the right engine?:confused:
The graymarine fireball models were V8-238, V8-225, V8-188, V8-170 and the V8-135,
I have all the factory svc manuals and specs, part numbers et al for these engines.
The 238, 225 and 188 were built on the AMC 327 cu in block
The 170 and 135 were 250 cu in.
They also made what the called the compact V8-178 (dual carb) and the compact V8-138 (single carb) both 250 cu in.
I got the manuals from this site a few years back, don't know if they still handle them


So it turns out the Fireball CF 185 was made one year in 1966 using the 250 block. http://centuryboatclub.com/centuryengines1942-1968.htm

But, since I don't have the original manifold with the Carter YH's, does anyone know what a suitable replacement would be?

There is a conventional intake on it for a 2 or four barrel carb, but I'm not sure what make and cfm is appropriate.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Bill.
 
Bill,
Do you have enough engine cover clearance to install a downdraft carb and flame arrestor on the engine? The original intakes were used to keep the engine installed height to a minimum. What intake do you have on the engine, 2bbl or 4bbl? Do you know what the WOT is? That engine would probably need between 350 and 400 cfm.

This is a twinYH / intake set up on a 62 Buehler I am thinking of parting out...


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Thanks,

I actually just purchased a Carter AFB 3354S, which is a marine carb that was used on some set ups. I really wanted to get the original type mainifold with twin YH's but couldn't find them. If you part that out, I am interested.

I would also like an exhaust manifold elbow that is rusted and broken on mine.

Thanks,

Bill.
 
Fireball V8CF 185 is an AMC 287cu. In motor my 1966 16’ Century reporter it had a 2bbl. Rochester carberator and Prestolite ignition
 
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