Wow that's crazy. I would not even consider using a flat tappet camshaft in anything. It just doesn't make sense. Put rollers in there and jesel on top. No more valvetrain worries.

My winter project is to get my boat reliable and use it alot.Try diff props and set ups.I may even bolt on a blackhawk.To do this I must not be wasting time pulling the motor out. hf...

Mine will be ready by spring but im in the same boat, bought used engines and besides sort of going thru them best u can without tearing them down you really dont know what ya got until you run them. And they BETTER run good (as advertised) or im going to be bashing the chit out of the seller on here... :lolhit:

PROWRENCH- Buy 525's and be done with it! Just DOOOOO it!!

Well apparently the shavings were in the drive oil not the engine. Simple miscommunication. New gears and I'll be good to go.

Call George @ All-American Drive Service, get the cryo'd gears... Especially with the power you are putting out, will last twice as long

Will do. Thanks

Motors sent to Native Engines for rebuild
Paint touch up
Drive and tranny service
Put 2000 miles on the boat in 2013. Hope to put 3000 miles in 2014.

Fish what does that cost? im a little worried about the endurance of my stock bravo behind my procharger.

My upgrades will consist of an ext box and hydro steer, all new interior for sure. should have time to pull the engine to freshin it up rings + arp studs, springs, lifters, metal head gaskets ect. and gonna throw a couple more pounds at the Procharger and a re tune. and if i have anything else i can sell to aquire a couple more grand id like to have a nice set of K Planes.

Josh, is your boat paint or is that a wrap, post some pics!