Exhaust fittings

[John Klask]

I am new at Big block jet boating and I have a few questions maybe someone could help me with.
1. The 2 fittings on the collectors of the Rewarder headers(water injected) are capped off. What do they normally connect to and is it a good idea to connect them?
2.I need to do some work on the stringers. Can I pull the engine without removing the pump?
The boat is a 19 ft.1978 Taylor SJ with a built 454 and a Berkeley 12jf pump.

[fat rat]

John, I think they are probally an evac system onced used to help relief crank case pressure. Yes you can pull your engine without pulling the pump....disconect driveline and cover. Good Luck

[vidrinek]

fat rat is right. the capped fittings should be connected to the valve cover breather holes via a rubber hose. Moroso makes a kit that includes breather which allow you to connect a rubber hose to them. Good luck.

[John Klask]

I guess there is no danger of water going back into the valve covers is there?

[rstover1]

John welcome to jetting your engine is hooked to your pump with a c.v. type drive shaft this shaft is splined on the pump end so with mounts wiring etc loose the motor should just pull forward off the spline to come out