So i have finished my 5.7 motor build and will be dropping in this week . I can't stop thinking about the trim pump that has a leak . Its the one mounted behind the drive on outside of boat. It appears to be the updated cover. Can get a new cover for under 500 but with pump looking at 2500...
So i noticed on my rebuild 3 of my fuel injectors are missing the pintle caps. This post is for the seasoned boat repair guys that know and have rebuilt engines. Volvo has medal caps and they fit into the holes on the intake manifold perfect , As everyone knows volvo fuel injectors are a...
So that can be welded. You may want to take that to a reputable repair place and have them take a look. Ask if it could be welded from the outside without taking anything apart . Im wondering if they previous owner hit something, i think it could be welded by a good aluminum welder . And not...
when i repaint anything I always shoot one coat of epoxy primer on everything. the best Epoxy is dp40 but it's expensive. You can use omin epoxy which is reasonable. 2 to 1 mixing with hardener. 1 coat. Epoxy should always be sprayed over bare metal first. Ive been painting for 40 years...
So on my 5.7 build i have finally got to the parts on outside of Engine. and i was looking at the raw water pump thinking about getting the rubber impeller when i noticed this wear on the inside. Pic ,
5.7 vortec heads , my torque spec sheet gives 2 different ways to torque with angle torquing being prefered. I don't have that wrench, is it necessary.
