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Forum: Engines 09-05-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 32
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Posted By jrsick
Kevlar, thanks for the part number and...

Kevlar, thanks for the part number and recommendation. I've installed the exhaust manifold gasket on the port side, but will try this one when I do starboard side.
I used the Quicksilver...
Forum: Engines 09-03-2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,744
Posted By jrsick
Update: Plan: remove manifold and elbow as one...

Update:
Plan: remove manifold and elbow as one piece.
Reality: had to remove elbow first then manifold. I couldn't get the rubber hose off of the elbow while elbow was still connected to the...
Forum: Engines 08-29-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,744
Posted By jrsick
Mike, I think channels refers to number of...

Mike,
I think channels refers to number of water passages in the elbow; 4 channels is wet joint, 2 channels is dry joint. Not my term, parts reps at Marine Engine and Perf Pro both used that...
Forum: Engines 08-28-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,744
Posted By jrsick
Thanks jparsons, that sounds like the best way to...

Thanks jparsons, that sounds like the best way to get mating surfaces and gasket aligned. I'm going to the boat after our storm this week and take out an exhaust manifold bolt to match up at...
Forum: Engines 08-28-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,744
Posted By jrsick
Speedy, you've convinced me, I will remove the...

Speedy, you've convinced me, I will remove the riser. I was overly concerned about breaking the seal between manifold and riser but I will have to be precise.

Mike, I have dry joint. That's...
Forum: Engines 08-27-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,744
Posted By jrsick
Thanks for the responses. Some questions to help...

Thanks for the responses. Some questions to help plan repair:
- Do I need to separate the riser and manifold, or can I remove as a pair? I know this will be heavy. I have replaced riser gasket...
Forum: Engines 08-27-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,744
Posted By jrsick
I'm glad you remembered to mention exhaust leak...

I'm glad you remembered to mention exhaust leak because that is what I think it is.
I put stethoscope all along the valve covers and valves were smooth.
Found noise where port manifold meets...
Forum: Engines 08-26-2017, 11:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,744
Posted By jrsick
I think you've forgotten more about engines than...

I think you've forgotten more about engines than I have ever known.
I start troubleshooting tomorrow and will post my progress.
Forum: Engines 08-26-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,744
Posted By jrsick
Mike, I saw the documents, but looked to me...

Mike,
I saw the documents, but looked to me like they were dated 1999. I wasn't sure if info was same for my 2006.
I downloaded the Mercruiser manual and read section on valves. It says...
Forum: Engines 08-26-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,744
Posted By jrsick
I appreciate your inputs. I will dive into...

I appreciate your inputs.
I will dive into SELOC and start work on Sunday morning. Let me know if there is a better manual than SELOC.
Forum: Engines 08-26-2017, 01:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,744
Posted By jrsick
Thank you Mike and Speedy. For the...

Thank you Mike and Speedy.
For the lifter/rocker recommendations, should my first step be to look at the rockers and see if there is a rod with play or a nut that is backed off? I have some...
Forum: Engines 08-25-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,744
Posted By jrsick
Engine has a tick

2006 5.0 I/O with carburetor. I've got a distinct ticking noise coming from area under the valve cover on the port side. Sound is aft, from cylinders 5 or 7.
I need advice to ensure I check this...
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