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Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

02-02-2017, 10:38 PM

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5.3 LS into a Four Winns U17 - Build Thread

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Posted By enginerd

I thought about mounting a pump where the factory...

I thought about mounting a pump where the factory AC compressor sits, similar to Hardin Marine's LS Sea Water Pump (http://www.hardin-marine.com/p-27009-gm-ls-series-engine-sea-water-pump.aspx). ...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

01-31-2017, 09:22 PM

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5.3 LS into a Four Winns U17 - Build Thread

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Posted By enginerd

Hey Everyone, We're getting closer, but ran...

Hey Everyone,

We're getting closer, but ran into a few bumps.

I tore apart the motor this week and started replacing gaskets and seals. The local machine shop is cleaning up the heads. I...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

08-05-2016, 11:29 AM

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5.3 LS into a Four Winns U17 - Build Thread

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Posted By enginerd

Hey Everyone, Progress is still being made,...

Hey Everyone,

Progress is still being made, albeit slowly. Here is a "better" photo of the cylinder above as promised.

http://i.imgur.com/qF4ocUAb.jpg

Progress I made since last...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

05-06-2016, 06:11 PM

Replies: 48

5.3 LS into a Four Winns U17 - Build Thread

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Posted By enginerd

It's going, just a bit slower than I want. I'll...

It's going, just a bit slower than I want. I'll have a real update hopefully at the end of next week.

I sold the old Ford 5.0 block to one of my wife's coworkers. Mrs. Enginerd got the failed...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

03-23-2016, 05:48 AM

Replies: 48

5.3 LS into a Four Winns U17 - Build Thread

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Posted By enginerd

Thanks Sprink...any advice on how to set them up...

Thanks Sprink...any advice on how to set them up to spin true? I was planning on the trial and error method. :)

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

03-22-2016, 09:23 PM

Replies: 48

5.3 LS into a Four Winns U17 - Build Thread

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Posted By enginerd

I removed the factory aluminum stringer mounts...

I removed the factory aluminum stringer mounts tonight with plenty of pb blaster, leverage, and swearing (Red Wings game may have had something to do with that). I need to call around tomorrow to...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

03-15-2016, 08:03 PM

Replies: 48

5.3 LS into a Four Winns U17 - Build Thread

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Posted By enginerd

That is one heck of a build Corey; very clean and...

That is one heck of a build Corey; very clean and well thought out!

I really like your cooling system. I was struggling with what to do with cooling until I stumbled on Hardin's closed cooling...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

03-15-2016, 12:07 PM

Replies: 48

5.3 LS into a Four Winns U17 - Build Thread

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Posted By enginerd

Thanks Corey, pictures would be great. Thanks...

Thanks Corey, pictures would be great. Thanks for the link to the summit damper too. I'm assuming you didn't use the keyway?

Very cool Taboma. I kind of regret not buying the U-19, but...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

03-11-2016, 05:07 PM

Replies: 48

5.3 LS into a Four Winns U17 - Build Thread

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Posted By enginerd

Front Motor Mounts

The original rubber engine mounts were starting to show signs of wear. Volvo Penta used an oddball mount that would cost $250+ to replace. I decided to convert it to a mercury style mount and ended...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

03-11-2016, 04:31 PM

Replies: 48

5.3 LS into a Four Winns U17 - Build Thread

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Posted By enginerd

5.3 LS into a Four Winns U17 - Build Thread

Hi Everyone,

As promised in EFI Fuel Plumbing - Best Practices (http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-q/329413-efi-fuel-plumbing-best-practices.html), I will use this thread to chronicle the...

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