How's this engine look ?
06-02-2021, 03:12 PM
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How's this engine look ?
Been sitting seven years, 6 in the boat in a field and 1 in a box in my driveway.
the plugs are in order viewed from the flywheel.
couldn't get pics of the cylinder walls, but they are shiny with the exception of a slight stain where the pistons sat.
I was surprised to see how clean the top end was.
the valve cover bolts were just passed finger tight and that was the worst of any oil seepage.
i put 1/2 teaspoon of 10w40 down each plug hole and turned the engine by hand till the timing mark came around 8 times.
the plugs are in order viewed from the flywheel.
couldn't get pics of the cylinder walls, but they are shiny with the exception of a slight stain where the pistons sat.
I was surprised to see how clean the top end was.
the valve cover bolts were just passed finger tight and that was the worst of any oil seepage.
i put 1/2 teaspoon of 10w40 down each plug hole and turned the engine by hand till the timing mark came around 8 times.
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tommymonza (06-06-2021)
06-02-2021, 05:37 PM
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If the compression checks out, and you are happy with it - I personally, would throw a gasket set at it. You are already into VC gaskets, replace the pan and the timing seals and cut down on the chance of a leak... old dry seals never did like hot oil/ rotating parts.
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SABER28 (06-03-2021)
06-02-2021, 07:40 PM
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Pan off, new seals and gaskets, prime oil pump with drill, fire it up! I have a 1946 flathead that sat for ten years (running when I parked it!), all I did was change the oil and rebuild the carb, runs like a top
06-03-2021, 09:41 AM
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If your looking for a quick get on the water I’d cover the basics as mentioned including possible gaskets, pan replacement if questionable and fire it up with a HEI. Check for leaks and go have fun. You can refresh this fall/winter.
06-05-2021, 05:19 PM
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Thanks guys, Valve cover ,exhaust manifold gaskets were here before the parts came off, i split the manifold and riser apart today, they needed flushing and got painted too. Riser gaskets are on way.
Im good with doing the pan gasket but pulling the harmonic off and that front cover plate not so much, it's like asking for trouble.
far as a pan gasket goes, does the 1 piece rubberized with stops from fel pro sound good.
i don't have a stand but it has to get hoisted to freshen up the mounts, also remove trans and bell, i'll do the pan at that point.
The engine doesn't need to be upside down for the pan install i hope ?
Im good with doing the pan gasket but pulling the harmonic off and that front cover plate not so much, it's like asking for trouble.
far as a pan gasket goes, does the 1 piece rubberized with stops from fel pro sound good.
i don't have a stand but it has to get hoisted to freshen up the mounts, also remove trans and bell, i'll do the pan at that point.
The engine doesn't need to be upside down for the pan install i hope ?
06-05-2021, 11:09 PM
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Thanks guys, Valve cover ,exhaust manifold gaskets were here before the parts came off, i split the manifold and riser apart today, they needed flushing and got painted too. Riser gaskets are on way.
Im good with doing the pan gasket but pulling the harmonic off and that front cover plate not so much, it's like asking for trouble.
far as a pan gasket goes, does the 1 piece rubberized with stops from fel pro sound good.
i don't have a stand but it has to get hoisted to freshen up the mounts, also remove trans and bell, i'll do the pan at that point.
The engine doesn't need to be upside down for the pan install i hope ?
Im good with doing the pan gasket but pulling the harmonic off and that front cover plate not so much, it's like asking for trouble.
far as a pan gasket goes, does the 1 piece rubberized with stops from fel pro sound good.
i don't have a stand but it has to get hoisted to freshen up the mounts, also remove trans and bell, i'll do the pan at that point.
The engine doesn't need to be upside down for the pan install i hope ?
