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05-21-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By Inspector

Boat Fuel Tank Fabrication in MI?

Does anyone know of a shop that fabricates aluminum fuel tanks in Michigan? Looking to have a new tank made and trying to avoid shipping costs from FL or NJ. Also want a tank certified for marine...
Forum: General Q & A
07-20-2021, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By Inspector

BillK, thanks for the information. That is...

BillK, thanks for the information. That is PERFECT!
Forum: General Q & A
07-19-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By Inspector

GEN VI BBC Cam Bearing Installation, Bearing 5

I am rebuilding two Mercruiser 502 MPI Magnums and have a question on the number 5 cam bearing oil feed hole orientation. On the GEN VI block there is a groove in the block under the number 5 cam...
Forum: Wanted
07-19-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By Inspector

I am no longer looking for a crank pulley. This...

I am no longer looking for a crank pulley. This thread can be deleted.
Thanks.
Forum: Wanted
06-03-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By Inspector

TTT, Still looking...

TTT, Still looking...
Forum: Wanted
03-28-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By Inspector

Anyone? There has to be someone out there with a...

Anyone? There has to be someone out there with a Whipple Side Mount with a bad head unit who wants to part with a V Belt Crankshaft pulley...
Forum: General Q & A
03-28-2021, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 670
Posted By Inspector

The Need to Hot Tank an Open Cooled Block?

Here is another question related to my previous thread requesting recommendations for Machine Shops in MI. Apparently very few shops still have Hot Tanks for cleaning bocks and heads thoroughly prior...
Forum: General Q & A
03-26-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,499
Posted By Inspector

Thanks for the input. Maybe I should have...

Thanks for the input. Maybe I should have explained in the original post that I plan to assemble the engines myself. It appears a lot of the big name marine engine builders only want to do the entire...
Forum: General Q & A
03-24-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,499
Posted By Inspector

Recommended Engine Machine Shops in Michigan

I am preparing to rebuild a pair of Gen VI 502 marine engines and am looking for a competent machine shop to deal with in Michigan or near by. Any recommendations or warnings are appreciated.
Thanks.
Forum: Wanted
03-01-2021, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By Inspector

Looking for a Whipple Side Mount V Belt Crank Pulley

I am searching for a Whipple Crankshaft pulley for Merc 454 / 502 MPI with V Belt accessories. I have a serpentine pulley I can trade it needed or can purchase it outright.
Forum: Wanted
03-01-2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 523
Posted By Inspector

This is really old. Did you ever find a whipple...

This is really old. Did you ever find a whipple crankshaft pulley?
Forum: General Q & A
06-19-2020, 11:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,365
Posted By Inspector

This is an old thread but I am in the process of...

This is an old thread but I am in the process of putting a pair of 502 MPIs back together after they ran lean and melted the cylinder 6 piston in both engines and ate the center electrode out of the...
Forum: Swap Shop
04-11-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,068
Posted By Inspector

Forum: Swap Shop
03-27-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 534
Posted By Inspector

I would like to try and make it work with my...

I would like to try and make it work with my whipple system and v belt accessory drive pulley. Send me your Paypal address and I will send $15 for shipping.
Thanks.

Keith
Forum: General Q & A
03-18-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,726
Posted By Inspector

If you don't want to jump right into hardware...

If you don't want to jump right into hardware changes I have had good luck with adding Marvel Mystery Oil to the fuel. This apparently raises the vapor pressure of the fuel.
Forum: General Q & A
02-22-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,193
Posted By Inspector

It sounds like you recommend the 2618 material...

It sounds like you recommend the 2618 material for all marine high performance engines. Do I read this correctly? What are the disadvantages of 2618 pistons? Will they melt at a lower temperature? Is...
Forum: General Q & A
02-18-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,933
Posted By Inspector

502 MPI Intake, POS or Can It Be Modified

I was looking at my 502 MPI Intakes and comparing the port size to the Intake ports on Dart 320 heads:eekdrop: The area of the intake manifold port is 25 % smaller than the intake opening on the...
Forum: Swap Shop
02-11-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,630
Posted By Inspector

What is included?

Are there gears, bearings and retainers or just the housings and shafts?
Thanks.
Forum: General Q & A
02-08-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,761
Posted By Inspector

Dart Heads 320 Race or 325 Pro 1

Looking for opinions on which heads would be better for a low boost Gen VI 502, the Race Series Heads with 320 cc intake ports or the Pro 1 Heads with 325 cc intake ports. In talking with Dart they...
Forum: Swap Shop
01-19-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,176
Posted By Inspector

Question on the block oil filter adapter. Is it...

Question on the block oil filter adapter. Is it for a Gen 6 block? I went to look at the KE web site for a second one and it looks like the one you have pictured is for a Gen 4 block.

Thanks.
Forum: Swap Shop
01-19-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,772
Posted By Inspector

PM Sent...

PM Sent...
Forum: General Q & A
01-18-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,426
Posted By Inspector

Great Lakes Engine Dyno Locations

That is a good question. What are the options for engine dynos with marine experience in the Great Lakes area? It would be great if there was a list of shops with pricing and tuning capabilities...
Forum: General Q & A
12-09-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,909
Posted By Inspector

More questions...

It sounds like there is nothing new in valve springs. But I have questions on the replacement springs commonly being used. The cam card for the Crane 169621 lists the spring requirements at 150 lbs...
Forum: General Q & A
12-07-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,909
Posted By Inspector

Talking 500 EFI Valve Springs

OK, there are several older threads discussing this but is there anything new in valve springs for a 500 EFI camshaft profile? What springs match the recommended installation specs and will last...
Forum: Swap Shop
10-29-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Inspector

What size are the pistons and rod bolts?

What size are the pistons and rod bolts?
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