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James79
Visitor
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 06:41 pm: | 
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I have the opportunity buy a complete 318 for a repower. I have a 1:1 velvet drive already but the new 318 has a jet drive attached. Would this be an easy swap or should I steer clear of the jet drive altogether?
Thanks! |
Conqueror
Member
Username: 300hb
Post Number: 6
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 07:27 pm: |
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I wouldn't think there would be a problem. They have very few moving parts that could go wrong really. I always thought the nice thing about having one is not having to worry about hitting anything, especially in unfamiliar water....Good luck |
Fastjeff
Senior Member
Username: fastjeff
Post Number: 4265
Registered: 09-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 07:12 am: |
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Are you considering butching your boat to install this thing? Would not recommend that! Besides, jet drives are less efficient.
Jeff |
James79
Visitor
| | Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 11:04 am: |
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I don't plan on using the jet drive at all, it just comes with the new engine I'm considering purchasing. Just wondering how difficult it will be to install the velvet drive 1:1 after removing the jet.
Thanks Again,
James |
Conqueror
Member
Username: 300hb
Post Number: 7
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 01:04 pm: |
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If your only swapping the engines I'm not sure what would prevent you from doing it. Is it a Chrysler jet and what condition is it in? |
james79
Visitor
| | Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 03:10 pm: |
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Not sure if it's a chrysler jet but it's brand new. |
Conqueror
Member
Username: 300hb
Post Number: 8
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 07:41 pm: |
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Chrysler stopped making them 20 yrs ago so that rules them out unless it was refurbed. You could always sell it. |
Andrew Maeyaert
Member
Username: andrewmaeyaert
Post Number: 5
Registered: 04-2008
| | Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 08:10 pm: |
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i have a 1.52:1 velvet drive with a bell housing, so it would bolt right on to your 318 if you like. i am looking for a 1:1 if you have any info. Also, i can sell you just the bell housing if you are interested. let me know-- andrew.maeyaert@ndsu.edu |
