Forum: General Maintenance
03-20-2023, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 765
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...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-19-2022, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-18-2022, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-18-2022, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-18-2022, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
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...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-18-2022, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
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%...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-30-2022, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 648
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...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-23-2022, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,130
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...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-23-2022, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 955
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...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-22-2022, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 955
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? ...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-28-2022, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-28-2022, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-24-2022, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
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...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-23-2022, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-17-2022, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
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...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-16-2022, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,003
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...
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Forum: Ignition System
04-16-2022, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,478
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...
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Forum: Ignition System
04-10-2022, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,478
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