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Forum: Fuel System 11-29-2017, 09:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,720
Posted By Ken Rockwell
Try a spray bottle of gas. Just a little bit will...

Try a spray bottle of gas. Just a little bit will work.
Forum: Fuel System 11-29-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,720
Posted By Ken Rockwell
I think you're starving for gas, not flooded. I...

I think you're starving for gas, not flooded. I messed with the adjustment screw a little. I think it just makes the engine run hotter and burn more fuel. I couldn't even get a flame to shoot out,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-13-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,513
Posted By Ken Rockwell
Try disconnecting the fuel line and draining the...

Try disconnecting the fuel line and draining the float. Then try cranking the engine with the plugs out. Install the clean plugs but, instead of hooking up the fuel, simply use a spray bottle with a...
Forum: Fuel System 08-03-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,167
Posted By Ken Rockwell
Are the plugs dry or wet?

Are the plugs dry or wet?
Forum: Fuel System 08-03-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,167
Posted By Ken Rockwell
Are you getting any black smoke?

Are you getting any black smoke?
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-03-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,105
Posted By Ken Rockwell
I'm going to guess the valve cover gasket is bad....

I'm going to guess the valve cover gasket is bad. But I'll look at my block and see if I have the same screw. Mine is a little older and may not. But if you're sure it's the screw, I would take it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-01-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,105
Posted By Ken Rockwell
Sounds like a bad O-ring or gasket. Be cautious...

Sounds like a bad O-ring or gasket. Be cautious about over tightening. Send a picture if you can. Mine is apart so I might be able to check it out before I give advice.
Forum: General Interest 07-28-2017, 06:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,412
Posted By Ken Rockwell
I'd be more upset about plastic and radioactive...

I'd be more upset about plastic and radioactive waste going overboard. Where are all the fish pooping?
Forum: Ignition System 07-27-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,359
Posted By Ken Rockwell
I'd get two......if I was in a boat, and my...

I'd get two......if I was in a boat, and my engine was just rebuilt, and my coil just fried.
Forum: Exhaust System 07-18-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,426
Posted By Ken Rockwell
What do you mean by prop is foul?

What do you mean by prop is foul?
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 07-05-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,436
Posted By Ken Rockwell
I'm restoring a 64 but, I kinda keep all the...

I'm restoring a 64 but, I kinda keep all the inside work reserved for the winter. I've got quite a bit of time into it. Basically all cosmetic but, stripping paint and grinding rust is still a lot of...
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 07-04-2017, 06:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,436
Posted By Ken Rockwell
Nevermind I sent you a pm with my number

Nevermind I sent you a pm with my number
Forum: Electrical 07-03-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,168
Posted By Ken Rockwell
The picture is a little hard to see but I think...

The picture is a little hard to see but I think the buzzing is a bad connection with the alligator clips. try sending close ups of each part. Are the clips from a charger or a jury rigged terminal...
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 07-02-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,436
Posted By Ken Rockwell
Send a private message and ill send my number

Send a private message and ill send my number
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 06-30-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,436
Posted By Ken Rockwell
I'm in upstate ny. I've got a rebuild in progress...

I'm in upstate ny. I've got a rebuild in progress if you're interested. It's stripped down except for the block. All the moving parts seemed great so I left them alone. Needs some paint and the...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 06-04-2017, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,373
Posted By Ken Rockwell
It depends on a lot but, great post. Send some...

It depends on a lot but, great post. Send some more pictures. And the boat specs. Accessibility and cost seem to be big factors. I'm a little confused about what you're trying to do.
Forum: Electrical 06-04-2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,997
Posted By Ken Rockwell
I vote no.

I vote no.
Forum: Introductions 06-01-2017, 04:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,348
Posted By Ken Rockwell
First remove the lifters then slide the cam out....

First remove the lifters then slide the cam out. Get a drill with a screw bit. Also a rubber hose and two hose clamps. Hose clamp one end to the valve stem the other to the drill bit. I'm not sure if...
Forum: General Interest 06-01-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,068
Posted By Ken Rockwell
Al is 100% correct. Also, you will tear out the...

Al is 100% correct. Also, you will tear out the bottom end. You must have the full 1/16. The compression ratio would be way too high. However, if you replaced all the rod and main bearings and rings...
Forum: Introductions 06-01-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,348
Posted By Ken Rockwell
Nice job. Have you ever seated valves with a...

Nice job. Have you ever seated valves with a cordless drill?
Forum: Overhaul 05-30-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,069
Posted By Ken Rockwell
I think the lifter might be bad at this point,...

I think the lifter might be bad at this point, there is supposed to be a layer of oil in between, not stuck. Also, did the other keepers and washers look gouged up like that one? It kinda looks like...
Forum: Introductions 05-30-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,898
Posted By Ken Rockwell
You might have to pull the plugs if the engine...

You might have to pull the plugs if the engine won't turn over because of the water but you might not.
Forum: Introductions 05-30-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,898
Posted By Ken Rockwell
Drain the oil run it and repeat. Nothing else you...

Drain the oil run it and repeat. Nothing else you can do. It should be fine.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-30-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,467
Posted By Ken Rockwell
Good move. Look for used engine prices in the...

Good move. Look for used engine prices in the meantime.
Forum: Introductions 05-29-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,348
Posted By Ken Rockwell
the starter might work if you break it free with...

the starter might work if you break it free with a wrench. You definitely need to hone the cylinders. The oil pan bolts are pretty bad but you can easily heat the threads from the top. You could also...
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