GEORGE YURICK

that really sux.....i have seen that happen on stock mercruisers before.....i always locktite those silly studs when i am in there.......

keep us posted....

Stormrider

K, sorry to hear about that.

Pat McPherson

That's a total bummer!
How will the engine run without the blower?
Can you just bolt on an intake and carb to get back out on the water?
I think I remember when you built the engine originally, it didn't have a blower, right?

Airpacker

that blows in a big way. May I suggest the following modification to stop anything like that from ever happening.

Remove the stud and toss it in the garbage. Get a stainless BOLT to replace it with. Bolts with a washer can only ever fall OUT, not in.

Wally

iTrader: (1)

Either that or get a Nylock nut for the top of the cleaner instead of a standard but...they dont wiggle them selfs loose

noli

What's the latest on this rebuild?

Superbabi

K, whats going on with the motor ??

Pure Energy

Pulled the innercooler and intake. Pulled the plugs and took a look at the cylinders with a bore scope. All looks good!! Just waiting for the new compressor. That reminds me.....time to make a call!

Superbabi

Do you still have the outboard boat we spoke about last year.

Pure Energy

Hell yea!!! On the 4th I had 6 adults, 3 kids and 1 dog!!! Cruised around all day, watched fireworks at night. End of the day......hose her down and wait for tomorrow!!!