Range Of Rpm On 454ci
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Range Of Rpm On 454ci
Hopefully you guys can help me out here. I was wondering I have a 31' 1979 Excalibur t-454 400hp motors trs drives 23p mirage 3-blade. does anybody know what the RPM range should be for these motors? right now the most I can get out of them is about 4700rpm ??
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these are the original engines in that were in the boat about 800hrs boat sat in a garage for about 10 years
comletely stock never rebuilt. still sound great.
comletely stock never rebuilt. still sound great.
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Most likely the rpm is down due to weak valve springs, they will make a very effective rev limiter I`m sure the valves aren`t sealing too well either.
800 hrs, they have had a good life. Time for good old 'look see'
800 hrs, they have had a good life. Time for good old 'look see'
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And weak valve springs spells disaster at elevated rpms. Valves won't get enough seat time to cool properly. A valve job with a checking of the springs is minimun to avoid disaster. Also will give a nice chance to service the exhaust system.
Dave
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Last edited by blue thunder; 01-13-2004 at 10:00 AM.