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Forum: Engines 12-04-2012, 10:57 AM
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Oh and the power steering is stiff Sent from...

Oh and the power steering is stiff

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Forum: Engines 12-04-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 33
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Posted By 9Ball
The gear shift is a little stiff and won't go...

The gear shift is a little stiff and won't go back to neutral sometimes. And the throttle only part won't work. I'll have to go in and check the adjustments this weekend.

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Forum: Engines 12-02-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By 9Ball
Sea trials went awesome.. No problems at...

Sea trials went awesome.. No problems at all..woooohoooo

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Forum: Engines 12-02-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 33
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Posted By 9Ball
Got Everything hooked up last night. Then found...

Got Everything hooked up last night. Then found out the batteries were dead. They been charging all night so they should be ready to go by now. Only thing left is servicing the outdrive putting the...
Forum: Engines 12-01-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By 9Ball
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Forum: Engines 12-01-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 33
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Posted By 9Ball
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Forum: Engines 11-30-2012, 11:05 AM
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Posted By 9Ball
Okay got new head gaskets... going to build it up...

Okay got new head gaskets... going to build it up today. Hoping for sea trials tomorrow

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Forum: Engines 11-25-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By 9Ball
That is what I was thinking Sent from my...

That is what I was thinking

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Forum: Engines 11-24-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By 9Ball
Are automotive head gaskets the same as a Marine ...

Are automotive head gaskets the same as a Marine

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Forum: Engines 11-24-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,561
Posted By 9Ball
Its been one thing after another getting this...

Its been one thing after another getting this short block but... I got it!!!! Hope to get it all together today and run it on the ground before installing in the boat.

Todd
Forum: Engines 11-14-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By 9Ball
two wks ago he said it was done. But I was away...

two wks ago he said it was done. But I was away and wouldn't be back for 10 days, so he gives me the "I only hold onto it for 30 days" lecture.... Sooooo Then I go to pick it up and he said it was...
Forum: Engines 11-13-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,561
Posted By 9Ball
No motor yet. Gezzzz. Don't think ill use this...

No motor yet. Gezzzz. Don't think ill use this shop again.

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Forum: Engines 11-13-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,561
Posted By 9Ball
Short block will be delivered today....

Short block will be delivered today. WoooHoooo!!!! I hope to have it assembled by friday and Installed in the boat Saturday, shooting for Sea Trails Sunday!
I'll be posting Pictures of the Build...
Forum: Engines 10-01-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By 9Ball
After looking at a bunch of options, I decided to...

After looking at a bunch of options, I decided to have the Short Block in the Boat sleeved and rebuild by a local eng builder for $1000.

Pulled the old block out last weekend and just dropped it...
Forum: Engines 09-25-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,561
Posted By 9Ball
After cleaning the short block I took to a...

After cleaning the short block I took to a machine shop and they found a 4" crack on the side. The shop also specializes in mercruisers. They will sell me a rebuilt short block for $900. Sooooo...
Forum: Engines 09-21-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,561
Posted By 9Ball
Here's the Short Block I'm going to rebuild. This...

Here's the Short Block I'm going to rebuild. This weekend is Cleaning, measuring and inspection to make sure enerything is in Spec.





Todd
Forum: Engines 09-19-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,561
Posted By 9Ball
Looks like I'm going to get a short block from a...

Looks like I'm going to get a short block from a very good friend. Taking it to the Machine shop for a good look see to make sure everything is good. Getting a gasket set from...
Forum: Engines 09-17-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,561
Posted By 9Ball
The heads are in great shape, only one very small...

The heads are in great shape, only one very small nick, blended it out with emery cloth and all is good. A friend of mine has a complete eng (almost) that I'm going to install as soon as I can get...
Forum: Engines 09-13-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,561
Posted By 9Ball
Its a Torx Bit. Yes everything except the Block...

Its a Torx Bit. Yes everything except the Block and that one piston is in great shape
Forum: Engines 09-13-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,561
Posted By 9Ball
Pulled the Port Head off last night and found the...

Pulled the Port Head off last night and found the problem. Pictures say it all... ;( , Not only is the piston beat up but there is a crack in the cylinder.



Damn shame that this eng is ruined...
Forum: Engines 09-11-2012, 01:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,561
Posted By 9Ball
94 2400scr 5.7

I bought this boat knowing that the eng was frozen. The eng only has 100hrs. The boat is in really good shape, a few things here and there that will need fixed but, I really like doing eng work and...
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