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Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:50 am**

Maybe someone can provide some advise..

I am in the process of buying a Classic (glass...I know..LOL) Chris Craft Cutlass 1978.

It has an OEM Chevy 305 inboard. Has anyone had experience with these engines?
Does anyone know if there is a closed cooling kit for that engine?

Thanks

safe boating,
dave

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:14 pm**

Look up Mercruiser 198 , 2bbl set up I had in a 1984 Chris Craft , ran awesome and real good on gas. All the parts for a 350 also worked on the 305 , as far as cooling was concerned.

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:25 pm**

Thanks!

Dave

Posted: **Thu Sep 11, 2014 5:52 am**

Good but dumb motor; it is the same size and weight of a 350, but with a lot less power. Why bother?

Jeff

Posted: **Thu Sep 11, 2014 6:01 pm**

because that is what is in the boat!

Thanks Jeff

safe harbors

dave

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