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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-14-2011, 03:55 PM

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The heads are open chamber 118 cc cast number...

The heads are open chamber 118 cc cast number 14097088

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-08-2011, 04:27 PM

Replies: 90

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598??? Woww I read in a rebuild spec sheet based...

598??? Woww I read in a rebuild spec sheet based on the bore and stroke I should be around 515ci (4.530 bore 4.00 stroke)

Am I missing a factor here?

Can I get away with the gill manifolds and...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-08-2011, 02:13 PM

Replies: 90

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I used to have GIL exhaust but the risers cracked...

I used to have GIL exhaust but the risers cracked and I was gettin g water in the cylinders. When I buiotnthe engines I figured I should use a new exhaust to avoid reversion but didn't want to spend...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-07-2011, 03:41 PM

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I don't have camshaft specs, can they be...

I don't have camshaft specs, can they be meassured once the engine is torn down?

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-07-2011, 12:01 PM

Replies: 90

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Sea Horse. The engine was built by Bullet...

Sea Horse. The engine was built by Bullet Engines, for marine applications. During the rebuild the cam was nos changed. The engines ran beautifully when they came from Bullet, and im sure they...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-07-2011, 09:25 AM

Replies: 90

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Fuel preassure was arround 9 psi. The...

Fuel preassure was arround 9 psi.

The exhaust valve seat droped and was pressed into the piston, then disintegrated mostly. The other head , the intake valve seat was also coming loose, hence the...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-06-2011, 06:11 PM

Replies: 90

"Burnt" spark plugs

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what should be the fuel preassure? the pistons...

what should be the fuel preassure? the pistons are brand new, have only a few hours on the, break in basically. Im seriously considering changing the pistons. Im still waiting for the machine shop to...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-05-2011, 06:37 PM

Replies: 90

"Burnt" spark plugs

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cylinder is scratched, will need honing or a...

cylinder is scratched, will need honing or a jacket maybe. The carp in the cylinder is the residue from the valve seat

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-05-2011, 06:36 PM

Replies: 90

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on another note, i would like to thank all of you...

on another note, i would like to thank all of you for your valuable opinions and insight. all of the information and commentaries have been helpfull and educational for the future. hopefully I can...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-05-2011, 06:33 PM

Replies: 90

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more pics. Heads have gone to the machine shop...

more pics. Heads have gone to the machine shop that installed the valve seats.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-05-2011, 10:55 AM

Replies: 90

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I think I need flat top pistons as well. Sucks...

I think I need flat top pistons as well. Sucks the engines were just assembled. THis is a lesson learned from appliying car engine know how to marine application, two different worlds. I can run...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-04-2011, 07:34 PM

Replies: 90

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exhaust valve seat is gone.

exhaust valve seat is gone.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-02-2011, 05:58 PM

Replies: 90

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excellent info... i"m actually waiting to...

excellent info...

i"m actually waiting to figure out the correct head gasket to order. My engine was built by bullet and i overhauled it. I dont know if the deck height is standard , is there...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-29-2010, 05:42 PM

Replies: 90

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Thanks, Did a pressure check on the...

Thanks,

Did a pressure check on the cylinders that had the loose plugs, one has a bad exhaust valve and the other cylinder a bad intake valve. i am tearing the engine down tomorrow . Ordered new...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-28-2010, 09:55 AM

Replies: 90

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The water preassure gauges are not installed....

The water preassure gauges are not installed. thermostat shows around 220 when running at 4500, the rocker arm are crane adjustables, MSD dist and cables are brand new, pistons are domed a bit...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-25-2010, 07:52 AM

Replies: 90

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Taking the engine down on monday to have a look...

Taking the engine down on monday to have a look at the heads. Most propably a valve seal or a tuliped valve. These plugs were loose but the ones that are not seem to be ok, I was thinking of going...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-23-2010, 09:03 PM

Replies: 90

"Burnt" spark plugs

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Btw, I Am More Than Eager To Sell The Boat. Its A...

Btw, I Am More Than Eager To Sell The Boat. Its A Cigarette Cafe Racer, I Will Consider Any Reasonable Offers. Shoot Me A Pm And Lets Make A Deal.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-23-2010, 07:35 PM

Replies: 90

"Burnt" spark plugs

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timing on my engine is 36*, abd yesm they were...

timing on my engine is 36*, abd yesm they were loose when we pulled them out. Boat1 what was the damage to the engine due to the loose plugs?

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-23-2010, 05:55 PM

Replies: 90

"Burnt" spark plugs

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no water in the hole. the pistons are new 4.530,...

no water in the hole. the pistons are new 4.530, block is a 502 bored to .06

i think that i have a combination of problems, thin head gasket (.03) hot spark plugs and low octane gas.

the oil...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-22-2010, 05:07 PM

Replies: 90

"Burnt" spark plugs

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Posted By CafeRacerPTY

"Burnt" spark plugs

Went out for a small run yesterday and once i got back i noticed that 2 plugs were burnt. pics below of one burnt and one not burnt. Also, one of the cylinders has no compression now. I think im...

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