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KAAMA
03-29-2007 10:35 PM
Originally Posted by badluck
(Post 2075537)
I suggest new bearings, rings, valves (inconel exhaust), rings, and good head gaskets if the engine is in good shape. You can keep the 420 flat tappet cam (same as the 525SC), but you would be better off with a hyd roller. bl
Yeah to what he says and just have everything magnafluxed (checked for cracks), and properly machined. Can't stress enough about good accurate machine work for a marine engine environment. Also, I would replace the rod bolts with some new ARP rod bolts. Glad you got the GIL's---you're good to go....just have them pressure checked for any leaks before you install them back in the boat again. Have Fun!
