hp500 valve springs
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hp500 valve springs
i am at 165 hours use boat moderately. should i change springs now.
what is the best spring to upgrade to and the best place to get them. prefabley in the north east.
also the best place to get a 26 4 blade bravo1 prop labbed, need 400 more rpm,s
thanks for any help 25 thunder
what is the best spring to upgrade to and the best place to get them. prefabley in the north east.
also the best place to get a 26 4 blade bravo1 prop labbed, need 400 more rpm,s
thanks for any help 25 thunder
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Re: springs
Originally posted by mtm
i would use the new crane #99896 these are the new springs that merc uses on all the new hp stuff
i would use the new crane #99896 these are the new springs that merc uses on all the new hp stuff
I found the pressures still high with the Crane springs. Isky would now be my first choice (pricey) and the Comps would be a good second choice.
If your motors are EFI I would consider a change or at least a valve trane inspection. They may still be ok for a while. If your motors are the carb version you are running on borrowed time! The springs that are on there are bad! If they are carb motors I would also check out the lifters and make sure crimp on the roller keeper is ok.
I know it may sound like a pain but this will save you money and downtime.
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some are it depends on year the older ones had Crane that at around 100 hrs got very weak ( DEPENDING on driveing style) !
Coated springs are worth the money and last ,If you can use ISKY talk with Ron Iskenderian (323-770-0930 ) or I'll help with a price ,good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!
Coated springs are worth the money and last ,If you can use ISKY talk with Ron Iskenderian (323-770-0930 ) or I'll help with a price ,good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!