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Forum: General Q & A
01-26-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,063
Posted By bwiencek

I don't think I'd mill either head - the...

I don't think I'd mill either head - the compression ratios would be real safe on premium pump gas, but with the vortec's more efficient burn chamber design can I get it safe to run 87 octane pump...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-24-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,737
Posted By bwiencek

What is the static / dynamic compression ratio of...

What is the static / dynamic compression ratio of your combo now and what weren't you happy about with the performance of the existing cam?
Forum: General Q & A
01-24-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,063
Posted By bwiencek

Small block - vortec or aluminum heads

I have a 355 (.030 over 350) that I built and it's only got a couple dozen hours on it but I've got to pull it out this spring to find a nagging oil leak (that I suspect is the seal retainer in the...
Forum: Swap Shop
11-27-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 560
Posted By bwiencek

Exhaust cutouts from Mercruiser big-block in Kansas City - $250

I'm selling a mercruiser OEM selectable exhaust setup for twin big blocks - no longer have a boat with a big block on it so they're doing me no good. Everything worked good when pulled off but...
Forum: General Q & A
08-20-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,839
Posted By bwiencek

Thanks for the info - I'm only looking at CG...

Thanks for the info - I'm only looking at CG approved pumps that have the puke tube - after this pump failed I wouldn't risk otherwise! It's an engine mounted pump - mounts on the block with the 2...
Forum: General Q & A
08-19-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,555
Posted By bwiencek

The regulator fried and is overcharging the...

The regulator fried and is overcharging the battery - if it ran it until it smoked then you've fried it and the battery AND alternator needs to be replaced - if you want to TEST you can pull the boat...
Forum: General Q & A
08-19-2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,839
Posted By bwiencek

Dealer says that the pump kit is no longer...

Dealer says that the pump kit is no longer available and he hadn't seen one for several years....

Here's the link to the Big-Block pump... notice the safety fitting on the top - that *looks* like...
Forum: General Q & A
08-19-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,839
Posted By bwiencek

Aftermarket mechanical fuel pumps???

This weekend my fuel pump diaphram decided it didn't want to live anymore so it puked it's guts out and poured raw fuel into the carb...

Now searching for a replacement I've seen reference to...
Forum: General Q & A
06-20-2008, 04:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,472
Posted By bwiencek

I'll vote for the pickup either being bottomed...

I'll vote for the pickup either being bottomed out on the oil pan or it has fallen off... the symptoms are dead on for an oil pickup that's off... when the pan is full the pump can suck the oil up -...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-20-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,665
Posted By bwiencek

The blocks are the same - *IF* everything else in...

The blocks are the same - *IF* everything else in the block is in good shape and the block that he's acquiring from the donor is in good shape - the most economical would be to strip the truck block...
Forum: General Q & A
06-09-2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,122
Posted By bwiencek

Flat tappet camshaft or hydraulic roller (and new...

Flat tappet camshaft or hydraulic roller (and new or used camshaft?)

New flat tappet cam and oil subject is all over - make sure to use something with a good load of ZDDP (Zinc) - I broke my last...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-02-2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,536
Posted By bwiencek

Let me know how much you're wanting for them...

Let me know how much you're wanting for them...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-29-2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,437
Posted By bwiencek

Any SBC / Alpha stuff??

Any SBC / Alpha stuff??
Forum: General Q & A
05-27-2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 786
Posted By bwiencek

Yeah - that's what I was afraid of.... Is this...

Yeah - that's what I was afraid of.... Is this prop worth anything?? I can pick 'em up cheap she's got 4 props total - 2 each in 21 and 25 Pitch (assuming 1 std and 1counter rotation)
Forum: General Q & A
05-27-2008, 03:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 786
Posted By bwiencek

Help id-ing mercury prop

I'm looking at a couple of used props for my Alpha outdrive and came across a couple of cleaver design props that the only information that I could get from the owner is they have the part number -...
Forum: General Q & A
05-22-2008, 09:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,562
Posted By bwiencek

If you pull the race off and where the race seats...

If you pull the race off and where the race seats onto the spindle is still mostly OK and the seal surface isn't gouged then go ahead and just put bearings on there - be sure not to over tighten them...
Forum: General Q & A
05-22-2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,417
Posted By bwiencek

WOW - that's a nice looking engine - those...

WOW - that's a nice looking engine - those valvecovers look like aftermarket aluminum ones - I called comp before posting and they said that the pro-magnum's won't fit under the "Stock" valvecovers -...
Forum: General Q & A
05-20-2008, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,417
Posted By bwiencek

SBC Roller rockers that fit under stock SBC valvecovers

I'm thinking I'm real close to the max travel on the stock stamped steel rockers that are on my 5.7 SBC - I'm running the XM270H cam with .480/.489 lift and from what I've read the stock rockers are...
Forum: General Q & A
05-15-2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,239
Posted By bwiencek

SO - I guess the only question I have left - will...

SO - I guess the only question I have left - will it be obvious (i.e. an obvious wet spot right under the riser) or will it be tiny tiny mist-like droplets that I am looking for?
Forum: General Q & A
05-15-2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,921
Posted By bwiencek

I was figuring that with the new engine combo I'm...

I was figuring that with the new engine combo I'm going to be producing about 40-50 more HP than before and my target RPM will be around 55-5600 RPM according to engine analyzer pro (wish I had a...
Forum: General Q & A
05-14-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,239
Posted By bwiencek

Good point... bow will probably be uphill on the...

Good point... bow will probably be uphill on the drive as it's slightly slanted (maybe 1-2*?). I guess I won't worry about checking when I break it in.

Should I put it in the water and then idle...
Forum: General Q & A
05-14-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,239
Posted By bwiencek

Checking for reversion and manifold riser Q's

I am going to be putting the rebuilt engine back in this weekend and have stepped up to an XM270H camshaft which several here have said they don't have reversion issues with, but I want to check to...
Forum: General Q & A
05-14-2008, 10:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,921
Posted By bwiencek

Just reading all this info and it seems that...

Just reading all this info and it seems that there is a lot of information floating around... I was just going to swap to a higher pitched prop to hit my target RPM once I get the engine broken...
Forum: General Q & A
05-08-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,921
Posted By bwiencek

Prop pitch .VS. outdrive gearing questions

OK - I've done some basic searching here and haven't seen any real discussion about this - what's the relationship / benefits/drawbacks between prop gearing and performance - not the lower (higher...
Forum: General Q & A
05-08-2008, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,563
Posted By bwiencek

I had an old boat with a Mercruiser 470 (170hp...

I had an old boat with a Mercruiser 470 (170hp 4-banger) that had one of these installed - it was the "best thing ever" for doing maintenance on the engine - it was mounted on the transom a couple...
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