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  1. gm280

    2nd wiped Camshaft OMC 460

    If the cam didn't have any damage doesn't negate that the lifter isn't sitting crooked in the bore to cam lobe. Usually cams are pretty hard metals and the lifter not as much.
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    Outboard Painting

    Use quality automotive type paints with a hardener mix. It will be gas and oil proof...period!
  3. gm280

    Random

    I guess the insects and such have their winter games as well... Enjoy for a smile...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Well a little more investigation and it seems the threaded screw is perfectly find. Which means the lower foot case has some questionable threads. But, seems like those questionable threads are only the first couple. Any screw longer then that, threads fine. So I checked the diameter and thread...
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    So, what did you do today?

    My usually thinking have proven to go something like this. When judging how much time and money a project, of any type, is going to take, TRIPLE those numbers and you may get by with those numbers.
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Not so sure about you having Murphy all occupied with you. With so much going on around here, I finally had a few minutes to look at the oil leak. I got a Philips head screw driver and tried to see if it was merely a loose screw. Well seems it is. BUT as I turned it to tighten it a few turns...
  7. gm280

    2nd wiped Camshaft OMC 460

    Could also coat either the lobe or the lifter with a type of transfer color and spin the cam to see if it wipes clean across the lobe or only at one edge...
  8. gm280

    2nd wiped Camshaft OMC 460

    You could install a lifter and see if it sits flat on the cam lode without any light showing on any side if you have access to see that. Can use a feeler gauge to verify it sits flat without and edge allowing a feeler gauge to fit.
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    How long for water in an I/O to freeze?

    Amazing the forces freezing water presents. That is the very reason northern states have such a hard time keeping roads reasonably drivable. Any little crack in the road and water, snow, and ice gets in the slightest crack and freezes and breaks the road open. And since that happens over and...
  10. gm280

    2nd wiped Camshaft OMC 460

    Seeing the lifter shaved off on one side pretty badly looks like the lifter may not be setting perpendicular to the cam. I would also have the machine shop verify they are... Just an idea...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    Two things. First the "terminate" in my last post, should have been termites. Another case of hands not typing what my mind is thinking. Second, I'd say you are in this for the duration now. No turning back at this point. But "YES" it is progress and looks very nice cleaned out. The day you...
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    2nd wiped Camshaft OMC 460

    Reading all you threads concerning this problem, I get the gut feeling valve springs could be your problem. I suggest you buy the replacement valve springs from the place you get your new cam from at the same time. Comp cams do offer such springs and know what their pressures are at full open...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    Looks like the first picture the two ants are plotting their revenge against you now since you exposed their plot. Ants can be very destructive. Next to terminate, the are right up there. Glad you found the "WET" junk and have plans to remedy all the issues. Keep posting with pictures...
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    Possible Business

    What I meant by; "I have to fix everything" statement is, if a customer came in and wanted a new water pump impeller installed, and I found a lot of little issue while doing that repair that weren't actually engine stopping issues yet, I'd have to fix them knowing that soon they could be engine...
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY WIMUSKY

    Yeah I hear with age comes wisdom. Problem is, I am so old now, my brain peaked years ago and there is no more room left there. And I stored that wisdom so well, that I can't find it anymore... lol
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    Record crappie

    Isn't that what makes fishing and live, for that matter, that much better? I mean the surprise is a lot of what fishing is all about anyway... JMHO
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    Possible Business

    I would have a serious problem doing what you are proposing. I have to FIX everything when I am repairing anything. I even have to make it look brand new as well. And that would mean longer repair times AND higher cost for the repairs the customer didn't ask for... But that is just me. Looks...
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY WIMUSKY

    I guess you thought you were going to slip by without happy birthday wishers. Not even close. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WIMUSKY!!!! Forget about the freezing weather and snow. It is all just in your mind...and the candles on your cake should keep you warm. lol
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    Possible Business

    Unless you work fast, 1/2 price of other shops is a huge endeavor to state. Parts and labor add up pretty fast and back-ordered parts can instantly get you behind with angry customers regardless of cost. A better suggestion would be to work in an already established marina and do the actual...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Sure looks like the oil leak is coming from the pivot screw seal. A mere $3 part that for some reason decided to leak now... I'll check to see how tight it is. But if need be, I will replace it. I just hope Murphy isn't hanging around when I do that... lol
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