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Forum: General Maintenance 03-20-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1
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Posted By SvenTheGoose
What parts to save off an old engine

I have an old engine with a cracked block that I am going to be taking to the scrap yard. What things are worth saving off it? Things I have already pulled off that I am keeping:
Carb
Fuel pump...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-19-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Thanks everyone. I swapped out the carb with my...

Thanks everyone. I swapped out the carb with my "new" 5 bolt one and moved the gasket over. Felt good suction on the air intake but still would not start. Decided to swap to the points based...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-18-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Dave, I did use a wire bristle to poke out the...

Dave,
I did use a wire bristle to poke out the two idle ports. I am not getting fuel around the choke.

I just lapped the top of a 5 bolt carb I have and the fit is really good compared to the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-18-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Tim, Thanks for the post, it is indeed a 4 bolt...

Tim,
Thanks for the post, it is indeed a 4 bolt carb I have in there right now. I had already flattened the body when I reassembled it. I had a 5 bolt in Thursday that was exhibiting the same...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-18-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Al, Wouldn't a stuck float valve stop the bowl...

Al,
Wouldn't a stuck float valve stop the bowl from filling? After installing the 2nd carb the pump filled the bowl in seconds and I confirmed it was full by draining it via the drain plug and got...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-18-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Engine won't start-No fuel in bottom of carb

New to me engine that I have seen run before we pulled it and moved it to a new boat. Good compression on all cylinders (70 psi), good spark from coil, OK spark on all spark plugs but I am not 100%...
Forum: Cooling System 05-30-2022, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 648
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Bench test for a thermostat?

Is there anyway to bench test a thermostat? I have one that I believe to be stuck open and another that is in an unknown condition. The one that is stuck open is installed in my "working" engine...
Forum: Cooling System 05-23-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,130
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Water pump ID

I need to get new gaskets or an o-ring for my pump but am not sure which pump it is. I think it is a 202M7(or is it M3?) based off the PN on the inside of the cover and the inside of the cover does...
Forum: Fuel System 05-23-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Interesting, I think on my other engine I could...

Interesting, I think on my other engine I could see the mechanism that moved the push rod but I that one is still on the boat so I don't have a direct comparison and maybe I am just not remembering...
Forum: Fuel System 05-22-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By SvenTheGoose
What the plate behind my fuel pump

Picked up a new to me engine and am cleaning it up getting it ready to put into my boat and when I pulled the fuel pump I found this plate (see pictures) installed. Has anyone ever seen one before? ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-28-2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Yes, the replacement motor runs and I will check...

Yes, the replacement motor runs and I will check that out on the hard before we start pulling it. I did have to check for water in the oil on my checklist as well, just forgot to type it here.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-28-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
Posted By SvenTheGoose
I have a line on a used Atomic 4 that has not yet...

I have a line on a used Atomic 4 that has not yet come out of the previous boat. They are doing an electric refit. It is coming out of an Islander 28.

Anything I should check on it when see it. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-24-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Thanks for clearing that up Mark. Tried to...

Thanks for clearing that up Mark. Tried to pressurize the water jacket and air came streaming out the crack so I think she is dead.

Is there any point in keeping the engine in the boat? Every...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-23-2022, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
Posted By SvenTheGoose
I went out to do a pressure test and I think I...

I went out to do a pressure test and I think I have a cracked block, see attached image.

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Any point in pressure testing? I am confused on where to attach the plug and pressure gauge? Do...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-17-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
Posted By SvenTheGoose
To answer questions: I need to go back and...

To answer questions:
I need to go back and check the clearance to make sure the valves are indeed opening and closing.

Guaranteed there was a freeze, I don't know if damage was caused.

I would...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-16-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
Posted By SvenTheGoose
No compression on 2-4. Water in oil. Next step?

Backstory below if you want it:
The current state is I don't have any compression on 2-4 and 60 psi on 1. I removed the valve cover and all of them appeared to move up and down when I manually...
Forum: Ignition System 04-16-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,478
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Thanks! Put some PB blaster on Monday night...

Thanks!
Put some PB blaster on Monday night but couldn't get back out to the boat until today. The distributor still would not turn by hand so a little more PB Blaster and a small strap wrench...
Forum: Ignition System 04-10-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,478
Posted By SvenTheGoose
Can't get distributor body to rotate on a late model Delco

I have an Atomic 4 that I have never seen run...

When I started working on her the ignition system wiring had all melted from the starter switch all the way to the connection on under the...
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