Hi,

I have recently bought a 1968 Lazy Days, 43' aluminum hull
houseboat. I haven't been able to learn what year or size
the engine is. What I do know is that it's a Crusader, Charger
series, 250 h.p. V8, distributor in the rear, serial # 13050. A
single engine and it's an inboard, which a friend told me is
very rare on this type boat. From that info, is there a way to
find out what type and size engine it is?

Thanks for any help!
David

On Wed, 23 May 2007 11:56:59 -0400, wrote:

I have recently bought a 1968 Lazy Days, 43' aluminum hull
houseboat. I haven't been able to learn what year or size
the engine is. What I do know is that it's a Crusader, Charger
series, 250 h.p. V8, distributor in the rear, serial # 13050. A
single engine and it's an inboard, which a friend told me is
very rare on this type boat. From that info, is there a way to
find out what type and size engine it is?

Good chance that it's based on the 350 cid (5.7L) Chevy block.

Wayne.B brought forth on stone tablets:
On Wed, 23 May 2007 11:56:59 -0400, wrote:


I have recently bought a 1968 Lazy Days, 43' aluminum hull
houseboat. I haven't been able to learn what year or size
the engine is. What I do know is that it's a Crusader, Charger
series, 250 h.p. V8, distributor in the rear, serial # 13050. A
single engine and it's an inboard, which a friend told me is
very rare on this type boat. From that info, is there a way to
find out what type and size engine it is?


Good chance that it's based on the 350 cid (5.7L) Chevy block.


agree.

Small-block Chevy definitely. Size is difficult - they all look the
same on the outside, from 265 - 400. But from the HP rating, the 350
sounds right.

bob
s/v Eolian
Seattle

On Wed, 23 May 2007 09:34:03 -0700, RW Salnick
wrote:

Wayne.B brought forth on stone tablets:
On Wed, 23 May 2007 11:56:59 -0400, wrote:


I have recently bought a 1968 Lazy Days, 43' aluminum hull
houseboat. I haven't been able to learn what year or size
the engine is. What I do know is that it's a Crusader, Charger
series, 250 h.p. V8, distributor in the rear, serial # 13050. A
single engine and it's an inboard, which a friend told me is
very rare on this type boat. From that info, is there a way to
find out what type and size engine it is?


Good chance that it's based on the 350 cid (5.7L) Chevy block.


agree.

Small-block Chevy definitely. Size is difficult - they all look the
same on the outside, from 265 - 400. But from the HP rating, the 350
sounds right.

bob
s/v Eolian
Seattle

Saw this on a 'vette group. If it's a Chevy it should help.
http://www.mortec.com/

--Vic

wrote:
Hi,

I have recently bought a 1968 Lazy Days, 43' aluminum hull
houseboat. I haven't been able to learn what year or size
the engine is. What I do know is that it's a Crusader, Charger
series, 250 h.p. V8, distributor in the rear, serial # 13050. A
single engine and it's an inboard, which a friend told me is
very rare on this type boat. From that info, is there a way to
find out what type and size engine it is?

Thanks for any help!
David

It could be a 348 or 409 Chevrolet, as the 327 was rated at 220hp in
1968. Any Chevy guy could take one look and tell you in two seconds.
Can you post a pic?

327 looks like this(rectangular valve covers):

http://www.gdwriter.com/graphics/engine_decals.jpg


348/409 valve covers look like this:

http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_cove...0651_or_lg.jpg

Rob