When the rams were rebuilt did you get the most forward piece out of the tube? That is the one with the smallest “O” ring which is about 1/2” o d ?
Where did you source the “O” rings? The only place where you might find a perfect match is an aircraft supply location.
The real problem is that...
Since Ford engines are stronger than the chevies I have seen more than once where core plugs got pushed out and the block survived. Probably the thing to do first is to pull the engine and inspect it. If you lucked out and the block is good just buy new manifolds and use the boat.
You should...
This is my 67 XL, 32 valve 4.6 from a 98 MK8LSC. T45/3.70.
9 year project. This was taken in Tennessee on the 2010 Hot Rod Power tour.
The auto graph on the apron is Bill Elliot While we were in Dawsonville at the Moonshine Festival.
You have to read closely on the gasket if sealant can or cannot be used.
I once saw a head gasket blow completely out from under the head when someone used Copper Coat when no sealant was to be used.
I learned from an old engine machinst about Chrome Aluminum spray painting the gasket which...
Just to be sure stick a long Phillips screwdriver in each of the head bolt holes. I have have never seen an inline GM block that where the bolt holes were closed. I always used #2 Permatex on the threads.
In the Sierra catalog where OMC ignitions and distributors are listed the Petronics system states that it is not compatable with electronic shift assist.
you would have to get a Mallory or a Petronics breaker point distributor. If it comes to that for your boat I prefer the Mallory point...
I do not think there is a Petronics that will interface with your current ignition.
I myself have often thought how to add the Mercruiser shift interrupt to the OMC shift setup. That would eliminate the OMC system which I have never cared for.
Your problem is definitely shift dog related. I...
My old trade school Prof cautioned us about wearing rings and also bracelets or wrist watches. He told us that there is a nerve in the wrist that if it got burned from a battery can cause the loss of use of the hand.
I replaced the gear set under warranty several times with the under cut gears which cured the problem.
Without the shimming tools replacing the gear set is a dice roll. Also the threaded shift rod has to be exactly the same height. Before you do anything with the lower removed screw the...
You probably have a drive that has the preload button on the top of the vertical shaft. There is a spring under the button that is supposed to keep the pinion gear in place. This worked until the horsepower started going over 200. Drop the lower and if this is the case go ahead and get a new...
The head comes off pretty easy, however there are some bolts under the intake manifold going into the head which cannot be seen from the top.
Also be sure to tell the machine shop to replace the air injection plugs in the front and rear of the head.
That wire is being fed by the ignition switch in the “run” mode. After the engine starts the “bypass” circuit is no longer feeding 12 volts to the coil. The voltage at the coil is now provided by the ignition switch. Since the purple/yellow wire is connected to the + or Bat side of the coil...
You can match up the “O” rings at any auto/hardware store.
Be sure to put a straight edge across the mounting holes on the mating surface. You will see the plate is bowed, so just take a file or run it over a belt sander to flatten it out. Stick the “O” rings to the bottom of the pump with...
If the hole is not drilled do not panic. I have drilled and tapped the extra inboard hole. With the engine on a stand flip it over, mount the 2 bolt starter using the outboard hole tightly so it will not move. Square up the starter lining it up with the rear block surface. With a piece of...
