I have a boat 1989 galaxy and the engine is a 302 or 5.0 ford?

Question

i would like to know if is same engine like car

Answer 1

Whereifsnyder has it correct. There is too many people out there that don't know anybetter. Just cause it is a GM or Ford motor most people think its the same. They are "MARINIZED" for the usage and SAFETY. I cant stress this enough. If you put the wrong parts on it that arent USCG rated then eventually its gonna go boom. And if a Tech put them on then its lights out for his career.

Answer 2

we have a 1980 galaxy V8 and its bigger than the engine in our youkon xl

Answer 3

For the most part, yes. A few emissions items missing, but it's basically the same.

Answer 4

NOWHERE NEAR THE SAME! BOAT ENGINES ARE DESIGNED TO PULL OR PUSH IN THIS CASE,CONSTANTLY. IT HAS A DIFFERENT CAMSHAFT, FOR THAT REASON. IF IT IS A MERCRUISER, IT IS PROBABLY KNOWN AS A 225 THAT IS THE HORSEPOWER. IF YOU NOTICED WHEN YOU HAD THE BOAT OUT, TO CRUISE; IT RUNS AT ABOUT 3000 RPM. THAT IS ABOUT HALF THROTTLE. YOUR CAR ONCE UP TO SPEED, IS JUST OFF IDLE. THAT IS WHY BOATS DO NOT RATE BY MPG; INSTEAD THEY GO BY GALLONS PER HOUR. THAT IS ONLY PART OF THE DIFFERENCE. STARTER MOTOR WATER PUMP ALTERNATOR DISTRIBUTOR CARBURETOR FREEZE PLUGS (BRASS FOR SALT WATER) INTAKE MANIFOLD ETC. ARE ALL MARINE RATED. IT IS ILLEGAL FOR A MECHANIC TO PUT ON AUTO PARTS ON MARINE ENGINE! CIRCLE TRACKERS LIKE TO PUT THEESE ENGINES IN THEIR RACE CARS BECAUSE THEY HOLD UP BETTER! IT IS CLOSER TO A TRUCK ENGINE THEN AUTO ENGINE.