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Forum: Engines 09-10-2013, 10:43 PM
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2979Everything seems to check out ok so I am...

2979Everything seems to check out ok so I am reassembling the motor.So far the heads are back on. Progress slow but sure
Forum: Engines 08-20-2013, 12:14 AM
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Posted By mrxitmt
OK so the more i dig the worse it gets..I decided...

OK so the more i dig the worse it gets..I decided to pull the heads after I found water in 2 cylinders and a compression check showed 160 150 120 The gaskets looked bad ..(Because the temp guage...
Forum: Engines 08-14-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 36
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Posted By mrxitmt
I'm hoping you all are right I will pull the...

I'm hoping you all are right I will pull the intake today.The shabby way the engine was put together I'm thinking that is the case ....Every bolt i have removed seems to be only a little more than...
Forum: Engines 08-13-2013, 07:36 PM
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Posted By mrxitmt
I have to ask ...how could the crankcase fill...

I have to ask ...how could the crankcase fill with water with the motor running (oil was fine before we went out)..Now for an update I went out to crank the motor and get the new oil I put in...
Forum: Engines 08-13-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 36
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Posted By mrxitmt
The deal is... the engine was running fine when I...

The deal is... the engine was running fine when I opened the enging hatch to check temps with a infrared thermometer ..The bilge was full of water!!!I looked back by the flywheel on the starter...
Forum: Engines 08-11-2013, 10:48 PM
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Posted By mrxitmt
It gets worse . Installed new water pump in lower...

It gets worse . Installed new water pump in lower unit. Checked everything for blockage .Checked Circulator pump. Bought an infrared thermometer . Finally had a chance to take her out today. We put...
Forum: Engines 07-29-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 36
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Posted By mrxitmt
After some more checking I think the tstat...

After some more checking I think the tstat housing may be bad (one piece)...The incoming water is not going to the circulator pump . I am going to check it this evening
Forum: Engines 07-28-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 36
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Posted By mrxitmt
ongoing overheating problems

I replaced the thermostat after my last post and the temp seemed to stabilize so I thought the problem was solved.went out the 4th of july but was close to home and didn't even get up to cruising...
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