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Decifering model # on 318

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"Hi,
My friend just bought a

"Hi,
My friend just bought a 1976' 26'Trojan and is trying to replace the engine. He was given($300)this other engine and we are trying to figure if it will match.
The following is the model # on his engine.
LM318BVR15-370
I know the B signifies horsepower but how much..
Is the V for V-drive??
Is the R for reverse rotation ? Would a standard rotation motor have an S here...
Appreciate the info....
thanks
Ray"
 
"Attached is a manual from 197

"Attached is a manual from 1970, sort of explains all of those questions. I don't remember what website I got this from, if I can find it I will forward it to you. The B engine is the 220hp, the R (right hand rotation), the VR15 ,15 stands for a gear ratio 1.5:1 in reverse on the drive.
The Marine engine does has a steel crank and precisioned balanced car motors are not."
 
"The LM is Marine. 318 is the

"The LM is Marine. 318 is the cu in displacement. B is a 4 barrel carb. V is the gear box type,R is reverse rotation,and the rest is gear ratio as in Mark's post above."
 
help need firing order for 197

help need firing order for 1975 chrysler marine motor 318 counter clockwise motor
thanks
 
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