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Forum: Engines 07-28-2015, 09:00 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
OK sounds like you are correct. No the less...

OK sounds like you are correct.

No the less this would not make the intake leak and there must be some reason you cannot get a good seal. Still think the intake should be inspected by a shop.
Forum: Engines 07-28-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
Looking back at post 33 and 37, the picture of...

Looking back at post 33 and 37, the picture of the manifold in 33 shows heavy rust in the exhaust passage when looking down from the top. water sat here for some time.

In 37 it appears to be the...
Forum: Engines 07-28-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
Does the vent align with the middle of the engine...

Does the vent align with the middle of the engine with the cylinders that are getting water into them.

The intake has lots of pockets in its casting and I would think they would be filled with...
Forum: Engines 07-27-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
I would try draping some plastic over the vent to...

I would try draping some plastic over the vent to see if that stops water from getting onto the engine, if this works then you may want to either have the canvas extended or fabricate some type of...
Forum: Engines 07-27-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
Do you see water laying on the intake manifold?...

Do you see water laying on the intake manifold? Having a hard time believing rain is getting to where you believe.

Either way why is the intake leaking? May need to have it check out by a...
Forum: Engines 07-27-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
Not sure I am following you. You said the...

Not sure I am following you. You said the manifold is leaking between cylinders 3 & 5 yet water in 3 & 4 which are on opposite sides of each other.

Are you sure it not bad exhaust that's letting...
Forum: Engines 05-13-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
First I am glad to hear the boat is up and...

First I am glad to hear the boat is up and running again with minor costs.

I have only use OEM bearings, just to much effort to replace it to guess althought I doubt major aftermaket ones would be...
Forum: Engines 04-17-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
Like your buddy I have faith and never had an...

Like your buddy I have faith and never had an issue with Fel-Pro.

I think Sier makes good products, however i don't care for their paper riser gaskets and rather use the OEM stell/silver print.
...
Forum: Engines 04-14-2014, 01:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
Interesting, check out stitches thread as he has...

Interesting, check out stitches thread as he has something similar.

I do not have a good answer at this time
Forum: Engines 04-11-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
The flappers are at the top of the Y-pipe. You...

The flappers are at the top of the Y-pipe. You should have another rubber exhaust hose in the system that connects to the Y-pipe.


see link:...
Forum: Engines 04-07-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
From the pictures they look pretty good.

From the pictures they look pretty good.
Forum: Engines 04-07-2014, 03:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
What do you plan on doing next?

What do you plan on doing next?
Forum: Engines 11-03-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
Hey spyder you said you filled the hoses from the...

Hey spyder you said you filled the hoses from the t-stat with antifreeze, not sure how full you did but if completely full and either a head gasket or intake gasket is bad I would suspect the...
Forum: Engines 10-30-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
Re-install the spark plugs to prevent excessive...

Re-install the spark plugs to prevent excessive moisture from being able to build up in the cylinders. I would fill the outdrive with lube as well, it doesn't need to be drained to remove it and will...
Forum: Engines 10-30-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
One more thought here. Burning water raises...

One more thought here. Burning water raises exhaust temps which will result in burnt exhaust valves and or valve seats. These will eventually not seal well hence the low compression. Therefore water...
Forum: Engines 10-30-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
Been rethinking what Pas said and beginning to...

Been rethinking what Pas said and beginning to think that there might be merit here. However instead of a cylinder having both vavles open at the same time a crack in the head allowing water to enter...
Forum: Engines 10-29-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
Yep water will seek level where it can. I...

Yep water will seek level where it can.

I have never seen a set up where the exhaust manifold is 12" above the engine. They bolt to the cylinder head. The riser and elbow are somewhat higher but...
Forum: Engines 10-29-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
spyder yes if the flapper valves are missing...

spyder yes if the flapper valves are missing water could flow back into the cylinders but once again I don't see how a large amount of water would get past the rings and into the oil pan. Maybe this...
Forum: Engines 10-28-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
So no signs of water at the oil filter but you...

So no signs of water at the oil filter but you stated 1 gallon in the pan, not sure what to make of this other than the water did not enter the system when the engine was last ran and drain into it...
Forum: Engines 10-24-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
pas I just don't see how leaking manifolds would...

pas I just don't see how leaking manifolds would result in a large volume of water in the crankcase. Yes water would get into the cylinder and some may leak past the ring, if the compression is good...
Forum: Engines 10-24-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
I agree with ss about not running without water....

I agree with ss about not running without water. Late model engines (60 - 70's and newer) have thinner castings and are more prone to damage. Less metal less thermal mass to absorb heat.

While you...
Forum: Engines 10-23-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
spydermann22 since it is an open system there is...

spydermann22 since it is an open system there is no way to perform a pressure test on the cooling.

Since you have a large amount of water in the oil pan in a short time I doubt the manifolds are...
Forum: Engines 10-22-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,876
Posted By mmwjr
spydermann22 inaddition to what you have stated...

spydermann22 inaddition to what you have stated remove each sparkplug and spray fogging oil into each cylinder. Drain water from engine, pull t-stat housing and fill block with antifreeze. Pull hose...
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