1976 American Jet Boat with 455 Oldsmobile and Berkeley Jet pump.

1976 American 19 1/2 foot Jet Boat. 455 Big Block Oldsmobile. Berkeley Jet Drive with Jetovator and Load Scoop. 900 cfm Demon Carb, Edelbrock Torker, Pro Comp 65,000 volt HEI, Spit fire Plugs and Accell Wires. Custom Cold Air Box. Rockford Fosgate Subwoofer and 6 Speakers with MP3 and Remote. Eagle Fish Finder. 450 Horse Power and who knows how much Torque...34 year old boat and origional trailer. Motor and Jet pump have only 25 hours on them, both rebuilt new in 2008.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• racing
• jet boat
• 455 oldsmobile
• cold start
• boat
• big block

[tech9122]

Yes, the garden hose is connected to the water intake hose between the Berkeley pump and the water pump on the motor. The Boat has a splice connector between the jet pump and the motor water pump that is accually used for winterizing.

[hammarman1]

Absolutely beautiful boat.

But I was always told that the garden hose could cool the engine, but not supply sufficient water to lubricate the cutlass bearings in the jet pump. I always put my jet in water before firing it up.

[TheRepairGuru]

VERY NICE work my friend! I have a Cobrajet with a stock Olds 402. should get her started next weekend. Need to pick up some new Cable Bellows. Are you running the hoas to a connector right at the motor water intake??