Gray marine engines history book

Also offered by detroit was a range of light kerosenepowered 6to 18 hp wadsworth farm tractors. The gray motor company also had a marine engine division, which they were well noted for. Detroit engine works history antique engines davis family. Im told that the chrysler corporation bought out the marine division of the gray motor company. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The most common 4cylinder engines were the 25 hp seascout, the 31 hp 4112, the 140 cid model 620, and the 162 cid engines such as the 4162, 470, 475, 480, and the fireball 490.

We supply new parts and specialize in locating obsolete, nolongeravailable, back ordered and used parts. Oct 01, 2008 from the first internal combustion engine installation and the craft that took troops ashore on dday to the mid1920s boom in recreational motorboating and beyond, this narrative presents a flawless history of the marine engine field. I dont think the numbers on the manifold will tell you much of anything. If you have been searching high and low for a hard to find part, then search no more. Van ness engineering has a deep inventory of parts for many vintage marine engines, including chriscraft, graymarine, chrysler marine, and scripps, among others.

Many fishing boats, lobsterboats, tugs and pleasure craft used gray engines. Gray marine motor company was an important marine engine builder. I have a gray marine flathead 6 that im trying to identify. The following year, 1944, saw chrysler hit a wartime high with 15,416 marine engines produced and 40,903 industrial engines for a total of 56,319 engines for special applications. Each genuine part is manufactured under the iso9001 standard, a process that utilizes the same materials, machinery, and production methods as the original equipment parts. The lcvp as it now rides the swells is a seaworthy 812ton boat 36 feet long with a draft. Start a new question or comment by clicking on the start new thread link. Normally youd start an outboard motor electrically, just as youd. Engine manufacturers as well as engine histories, advertisements, and engine catalogs. So far, i have very little information on the gray marine fireball amc v8 history. Originally conceived as a highwaycapable alternative to general motors large locomotive diesel engines, the series 71 proved itself to be worthy of use in a multitude of. Gray marine gas engines 4, 6, and 8 cylinder enter any of the discussions by clicking on the title link. This book has case studies exploring alltimeclassic outboards. Lambert hoisting engine company winder powered by a gray marine diesel.

In the 3960 maintenance manual i have found the following 244 cu in models. Chris craft operators manual for chris craft marine engines circa 1960. That changed when i acquired a copy of a history of that company written by the son of the founder. We can provide remanufactured engine accessories such as carburetors, fuel pumps, starters, generators, water pumps, distributors, transmissions, motor. During the late 1930s, early 1940s the gray marine motor company adapted continental engines for maritime use. Old marine engine classified, discussion, and research for collectors of antique inboard marine engines pre1940. Gray marine was the marine label for continental engines. The firstever comprehensive history of the american marine engine industry has been published by devereux books. The 250 and 327 were also offered as a marine engine known as the fireball by gray marine motor company starting in 1958. Based in detroit, mi, they produced engines for virtually any boat. Seven of the 15 graymarine engines displayed by the gray marine motor company have downdraft carburetors. Many classic boat enthusiasts prefer original or original type marine engines. They can be identified my the casting number on the block which usually shows the family size such as y112.

These pages take the reader deep inside the engine by. The graymarine motor company was americas premier marine engine builder for most of the 20th century. The document is an unpublished manuscript written by john w. Gray marine fireball v8238hp 326 cu in who made the block. This is a very old manual, the quality of the pics are not up to todays standards but the text is great an d its very useable. The engine has a single zenith carburetor and is supposedly from a 5657 correct craft model unknown. Gray was an american firm, based in detroit from 1901 until 1967. Resurrection of a gray marine 671 detroit diesel the. Original vintage and classic chris craft engines manuals. Old marine engine gray marine gas engines 4, 6, and 8 cylinder enter any of the discussions by clicking on the title link. Marine engine builders were opening up shop in large cities and small towns across the country. Gray marine engine identificatiom archive boat repair forum. If you have been searching high and low for a hard to find. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet.

You can find ones that still work using your preferred fuel, and use them as a main or backup power source. Gray marine started as the michigan yacht and power company by o. Barbour boat works, tryon palace drive, new haer nc,25neber,2946. The family number is also stamped into the engine numbering pad on the side of the block. Michigan ventured into automobile engines and was rebranded gray motor company about 1910 by o. Mulford, the son of one of gray s founders was appointed general manager of gray by continental. Additionally, graymarine was one of the first companies to use the v8 engine which remained quite popular in century and lyman boats.

Picked up this 671 detroit diesel previously from gray marine with a twin disc transmission that was used for irrigation pumps, but been hadnt run for a few years. That figure does not include the engines made for gray marine. Some simple tricks to help evaluate your boat engines condition and head off. Vintage marine offers complete engine rebuild services for most marine applications including chris craft, scripps, sterling, gray marine, chrysler marine, gm and ford based engines, lycoming and universal. Purchase vintage gray marine fireball v8 225 motorcycle in. After asking a neighborhood farmer about old motors, he said, none here, but follow me down the road to my other farm.

We supply over 1 million parts for both recreational and commercial vessels from almost every manufacturer worldwide. See tidbits below for more information on the gray motor company and their engines my interest developed in the gray engines with the purchase in may, 2003. Some produced thousands of engines and shipped their products around the world while others supplied commercial and recreational customers in their local region, producing a limited amount of engines. Chris craft instruction book and parts list model wb series book no. We offer a vast array of original gray marine engines, engine parts, accessories and so much more. Artwork showing the component parts inside an outboard engine and. Browse ebay listings for collectible stationary industrial motors and hitandmiss engines. Gray motor company detroit michigan 1907 two cycle six horsepower marine gas engine.

According to stan grayson in his book engines afloat, 9000 series 71. Welcome to the official gray marine company website. Mulford in 1892 and was a dealer for the sintz gas engine, one of the first marine engines. It built engines ranging from one to six cylinders in both gas and later diesel layouts which were used in pleasure and work boats. The company produced a series of engines that ranged from simple sailboat auxiliaries to diesel engines for large motor. It was used in landing craft during world war ii and is used today in private boats and training facilities. The numbers on the block should help cross reference it to the continental engine. The 250 was offered in 5, 160, 170, 175, 178 and 185 horsepower versions. Mar 22, 2015 crazy cold start big old airplane engines and loud sound duration. They used at least 5 different familys of 4 cylinder engines over the years. Yanmar genuine parts are the only parts manufactured to yanmars strict, industryleading standards in quality and durability. Judging by the a600 cylinder head casting number the displacement is 244 cu in. Gray marine wdual updrafts in my 1946 century and at 4,200 rpm i was doing 42 mph. Antique boat engines boat repowering vintage marine.

There were 12,464 marine engines made in 1943, along with 37,775 industrial engines for a total of 50,239 engines in that year. A brief story of the detroit diesel a two stroke high speed diesel engine. A brief history of gray marine engines gas engines gas. The history of the detroit diesel 671 tib it still runs.

I will help load this maybe even deliver local but i will not make shipping arraignments. Gray marine concentrated on providing engines for the landing craft program, while emd. Robert, if you need parts for you gray v8 we can help. The 327 was made in 188, 215, 220, 225 and 238 horsepower levels. Tips that are a brown or beige color indicate normal combustion, while a gray. Gray marine 671 detroit diesel heat exchanger gasket set 2 nos thermostats. This book is not limited to the routine maintenance tasks or simple repairs that many engine books detail. Jul 02, 2012 gray marine phantom 6 115hp engine discussion in the hokey ass message board started by stainlesssteelrat, jul 2, 2012. The detroit diesel the iconic american high speed two stroke. Having lived in the detroit area for many years where gray marine engines were built, i had respect for the gray marine motor company. Inspecting marine gasoline engines seaworthy boatus. Gray marine motor company history gas engine magazine. The 671 gray marine diesel engine is a marinized version of the general motors detroit diesel 671 engine produced by the gray marine motor company.

Out behind the barn there, i saw two engines sitting on a wooden pallet in the burdocks. It built engines ranging from one to six cylinders in both gas and later diesel layouts which. Hitandmiss stationary engines for collectors and industrial use. A personal web page for gray hit and miss engines, made by the gray motor company of detroit. Engines afloat, from early days to dday covers a time period of 1884 to 1944 and examines the development of fourcycle, twocycle, and diesel engines in all areas of the country. I imagine i will need to know the approximate year of the engine to determine the value and any usage for it. Gray marine 4 and 6 cylinder inline models hablamos espanol we are currently updating our data base, some prices and stock may have changed please call, email or contact us on our live chat for price and availability confirmation. Produced from the 1930s to the 1990s, detroit diesels series 71 engine is one of the most persistent diesel engine designs ever developed. I removed two graymarine express 6244 gasoline engines a matched counterrotating set from my boat a couple of years ago, and replaced with them with a couple of nissan diesels.