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Forum: Overhaul 07-12-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,868
Posted By Cool Beans
A picture of what you are seeing would be...

A picture of what you are seeing would be helpful. If the coupler isn't tight against the washer and the nut snugged up. . .the coupler could shift forward which would take pressure off the nut and...
Forum: Overhaul 07-10-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,868
Posted By Cool Beans
This isn't like a bolt that you can keep torquing...

This isn't like a bolt that you can keep torquing on as it stretches ;) Keep turning until it bottoms out. . .you'll know when it does because the nut will stop turning. . .that's it, lol. Try and...
Forum: Overhaul 06-28-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 33,780
Posted By Cool Beans
2 quick shots from last weekend. 98% installed. ...

2 quick shots from last weekend. 98% installed. Need to tie off the hoses, wipe/vacuum everything, break it in on a long run. I ran it for 30 minutes in the slip at WOT in gear. Temp never...
Forum: General Interest 06-27-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,733
Posted By Cool Beans
Don't you love it when problems disappear on...

Don't you love it when problems disappear on their own? So I didn't get a chance to run it until today. Dropped it in gear and ran it WOT while tied in the slip. . .30 minutes or so, helping to...
Forum: Overhaul 06-24-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,513
Posted By Cool Beans
I have a rebuild thread and a couple follow up...

I have a rebuild thread and a couple follow up threads floating around of my rebuild debacle.

As to when? Well, mine for example leaked water around the #4 spark plug hole and rear stbd side. ...
Forum: General Interest 06-22-2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,733
Posted By Cool Beans
yes, boat is in the water. I'm going to run...

yes, boat is in the water.

I'm going to run it tonight after work, check the packing gland for hotness. . .maybe back the nut off a bit, increase the drip rate. it drips, just not much. it's...
Forum: General Interest 06-21-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,733
Posted By Cool Beans
1" shaft. . .40" long I think. . . How long...

1" shaft. . .40" long I think. . .

How long does the engine take to settle?

As for the squeal, I found a new square key in a plastic baggy when I was cleaning up :eek: I can't remember if I...
Forum: Overhaul 06-21-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,071
Posted By Cool Beans
Possible safety wire? Check to see if the wire...

Possible safety wire? Check to see if the wire is going thru the heads of the bolts.
Forum: Overhaul 06-21-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 33,780
Posted By Cool Beans
I might cheat with a shaft saver, lol. . .it is a...

I might cheat with a shaft saver, lol. . .it is a PITA!

Got the cooling system all hooked up, ran the engine yesterday for the first time at the dock. Oh how sweet it is to hear it start without...
Forum: General Interest 06-21-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,733
Posted By Cool Beans
Just how critical is engine coupler alignment?

Not sure what the best forum for this would be. . .

So anyways, I dropped the block less accessories into the boat last week. I let it settle over night and aligned it. Pain in the ass it was,...
Forum: Overhaul 06-14-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 33,780
Posted By Cool Beans
So, are there supposed to be any kind of locking...

So, are there supposed to be any kind of locking washers for the engine mounts? None came with the new mounts. . .

Also, are there any torque values for any of these bolts? The mounts rest on 4...
Forum: Overhaul 06-13-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 33,780
Posted By Cool Beans
Tada!! I hope it is all downhill from here. . . .

Tada!! I hope it is all downhill from here. . . .
Forum: Overhaul 06-13-2015, 12:10 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 33,780
Posted By Cool Beans
Many thanks for the compliments! I'm an anal...

Many thanks for the compliments! I'm an anal retentive perfectionist. . .you can't imagine the willpower to keep from performing anymore "while I'm in here" projects :rolleyes:

Finally got the...
Forum: Overhaul 05-31-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 33,780
Posted By Cool Beans
And a couple pics of the engine compartment. I...

And a couple pics of the engine compartment. I replaced some rotten wood, and have 2 coats of white Bilge Kote to make it look purdy :cool:

Remember "Before"?
...
Forum: Overhaul 05-31-2015, 10:55 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 33,780
Posted By Cool Beans
"Knocks on Wood" Tentative install date of...

"Knocks on Wood"

Tentative install date of next Friday :D I'm fairly satisfied with the motor as-is. And besides, if there IS something wrong. . .it won't show itself until I have to motor for 5...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-31-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,394
Posted By Cool Beans
I have a dwell meter, going to perform one last...

I have a dwell meter, going to perform one last check today. I'm going to drop this in the boat regardless, I'm satisfied nothing is inherently wrong mechanically. . .ignition stuff can be better...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-26-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,394
Posted By Cool Beans
You guys are giving me more clues to punch into...

You guys are giving me more clues to punch into the Google. . .

34* sounds like the total advance for my 289! Unless that is for WOT, which I'm afraid to try in neutral sitting on the stand. I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-25-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,394
Posted By Cool Beans
TG, I will try a night run if I think the...

TG, I will try a night run if I think the neighbors won't call the cops on me :cool:

SO. . .reducing the timing to TDC greatly reduces the intermittent miss. It's still there, but nearly...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-25-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,394
Posted By Cool Beans
Just checked, I can rotate a couple degrees...

Just checked, I can rotate a couple degrees clockwise. Glad you said something though, because I just put it together thinking it only went one way :rolleyes:

Factory spec is TDC? I always timed...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-25-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,394
Posted By Cool Beans
No raised tracks. I sprayed the inside with carb...

No raised tracks. I sprayed the inside with carb cleaner just to be sure there wasn't any residue anywhere. None of the wires have corroded ends, and none of them get hot so I'd guess they are not...
Forum: Good Guys 05-25-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,909
Posted By Cool Beans
Good Mechanic Lower Chesapeake Bay?

Preferably in the 7 cities area. . .yes I'm getting desperate!
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-25-2015, 12:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,394
Posted By Cool Beans
#%@$! I was hoping the valve adjustment...

#%@$!

I was hoping the valve adjustment would be a smoking gun. . .one exhaust valve was a little tight, but nothing I would be shocked at. All the other feelers slide in and out ez.

Ran the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-24-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,394
Posted By Cool Beans
Going to HOPEFULLY have a chance to mess with...

Going to HOPEFULLY have a chance to mess with this today or tomorrow. Friday/saturday was all my brothers wedding stuff. . .today is a cook out. . .tomorrow is my other brothers birthday, lol. . .
...
Forum: Ignition System 05-24-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,925
Posted By Cool Beans
I let it idle in the slip for a bit, the key off....

I let it idle in the slip for a bit, the key off. . .I would never have though any other way to shut of a gas motor, lol.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-17-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,394
Posted By Cool Beans
Interesting! I'd never set solid lifter lash...

Interesting! I'd never set solid lifter lash before this rebuild. Initial lash was set cold, back in February?
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