He experienced some overheating problems which was a result of a water pump vane disintegrating and plugging the water ports in the block and heads. A master cut off switch is wired directly to the new Optima battery.The bottom was replaced by the previous owner who also rebuilt the engine. Gauges are Stewart Warner Wings with electric senders. All connections were crimped, soldered and heat shrink wrapped. Each wire is protected with blade circuits. The entire wiring system was replaced utilizing marine grade components. Silicon is 5 ply and designed for wet exhaust systems. Seat package removes as one piece.Side exhaust system was built from scratch utilizing aluminum and silicon tubing. Mounts are contained in a single piece of oak, aluminum channel reinforced. Seats were made from sheet metal, ribbed, and upholstered in heavy weight vinyl. Military spec(AN) nuts and bolts throughout. Marine hardware is Nicson and gaskets were manf. Boat has undergone a complete rebuild, each part or component being either rebuilt, fabricated, or OEM replaced. Vintage Hilborn mechanical fuel injection is available at extra cost. a complete running log book will be furnished to the buyer. Engine and boat have test time only, 1 hour, 56 minutes total. Features a '58 Corvette 283 with '57 Corvette FI heads, new Edelbrock manifold and 500 cfm carb.
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