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Forum: Beware and Stolen
06-16-2015, 03:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,750
Posted By rev.ronnie

Mike Nass at HNR makes of the best cowls...

Mike Nass at HNR makes of the best cowls available.
Forum: General Q & A
06-16-2015, 03:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 682
Posted By rev.ronnie

I have found that the Autolite racing series...

I have found that the Autolite racing series plugs have been the best. (AR prefix) Their catalog should have your listing in the correct heat range.
Forum: General Q & A
08-28-2014, 12:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,459
Posted By rev.ronnie

Solid rollers will always let you know where you...

Solid rollers will always let you know where you stand with your valve train. If you regularly check, and document your lash settings, failure is very rare. If you use a pressure fed, bushed lifter,...
Forum: General Q & A
08-05-2014, 11:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,881
Posted By rev.ronnie

10.25:1 and a 112° LSA are fine for marine...

10.25:1 and a 112° LSA are fine for marine applications. Marine engines run substantially cooler than their street counterparts. Detonation is not a problem on a properly tuned engine and premium...
Forum: General Q & A
08-05-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,881
Posted By rev.ronnie

Honestly, a cylinder head set up like this...

Honestly, a cylinder head set up like this benifet a greatly from higher compression (than stock) and a cam to compliment it. We have used 781 heads, with stock valve sizes and no porting and made...
Forum: General Q & A
08-05-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,881
Posted By rev.ronnie

.650"/.650" 252°/256° on a 110° or 112° Lobe sep....

.650"/.650" 252°/256° on a 110° or 112° Lobe sep. Hydraulic roller, pro series Morel lifter.
Forum: General Q & A
08-05-2014, 02:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,881
Posted By rev.ronnie

527419 I use lots of 781 and 049 heads for...

527419

I use lots of 781 and 049 heads for mild street and marine builds. This sheet is a pump gas 496" engine. 4.310" bore.

Here's what I do for our 625hp 625 # TQ package.

1/2" bronze...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-05-2014, 01:38 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,804
Posted By rev.ronnie

What a sad event. Everyone loses. A family is...

What a sad event. Everyone loses. A family is torn apart, a guy loses his freedom and the whole boating community takes a hit as being unsafe and careless.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
06-01-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,924
Posted By rev.ronnie

I use Captain Chomp hull cleaner. My lake is...

I use Captain Chomp hull cleaner. My lake is really brown and we get stains. I just did my dad's fishing boat for the first time ever since new 10+ years ago. It literally had barnacles. Several...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
06-01-2014, 11:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,208
Posted By rev.ronnie

I have fixed many chips using just polyester...

I have fixed many chips using just polyester resin with color added. I mix it up, catalyze it and once it's on place, I put a strip of clear packing tape over it. This makes the finish work easier if...
Forum: General Q & A
06-01-2014, 11:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,753
Posted By rev.ronnie

Tighter piston to wall clearances too. Less blow...

Tighter piston to wall clearances too. Less blow by because of less piston rocking.
I bored an import block once that had a piston to wall clearance spec of .000”-.0005”! I'm thinking "really?...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-22-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,078
Posted By rev.ronnie

I'll bet it's not over. My money is on the buyer...

I'll bet it's not over. My money is on the buyer who backed out insisting he take something for his trouble, time and fuel.
Forum: General Q & A
04-21-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 886
Posted By rev.ronnie

If you are using a quality, flourolastomer seal...

If you are using a quality, flourolastomer seal in a metal case, they are very effective at sealing. They don't "go away" over time. Now a rubber, or Teflon type positive seal will eventually loosen...
Forum: General Q & A
04-21-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,170
Posted By rev.ronnie

First thing, do a compression check and isolate...

First thing, do a compression check and isolate the cylinder.

Could be a number of things; broken rocker arm, broken valve spring, stuck valve, bent pushrod (along with one of the other...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-21-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,240
Posted By rev.ronnie

If an engine that is properly tuned on a dyno...

If an engine that is properly tuned on a dyno nets only a .05 pounds of fuel better on the BSFC, that is three gallons per hour you will save on a boat using 275hp to cruise. That is a $500 fuel...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-21-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,561
Posted By rev.ronnie

Some need 210° ball ends even if the length is...

Some need 210° ball ends even if the length is correct. I've seen this many times.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-21-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,078
Posted By rev.ronnie

Deduct your expenses, and any amount less than...

Deduct your expenses, and any amount less than the price he agreed to pay for the boat, refund the rest. That would be a fair accounting of what his change of decision cost you.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-21-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,561
Posted By rev.ronnie

Jesel is very expensive. I've used their 3 piece...

Jesel is very expensive. I've used their 3 piece pushrods on a 632" build with 14° chiefs. They were $70 each....the next time I just bought them from Manton, who incidentally, makes them for...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-21-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,561
Posted By rev.ronnie

I rebuild a lot of Jesel rockers in my shop. The...

I rebuild a lot of Jesel rockers in my shop. The biggest point of failure I encounter is the bearing cages. They use a "loose" roller bearing and the cages have an extremely thin wall that doesn't...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-20-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,561
Posted By rev.ronnie

Yes, the intake really can't "open too fast" so...

Yes, the intake really can't "open too fast" so to speak, but the exhaust is always a problem child. I had an engine in her once that we were upgrading and on inspection, it had .020" piston to valve...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-20-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 23,376
Posted By rev.ronnie

A guy is a lot less likely to ramp up to a "true...

A guy is a lot less likely to ramp up to a "true offshore" boat over the years if he finds that that community is something he is discouraged to wanting to be a part of. The "cruiser community" is a...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-20-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 23,376
Posted By rev.ronnie

Actually, nobody uses treated wood for boat...

Actually, nobody uses treated wood for boat construction, at least they better not. Treated wood contains oils, which resin will not adhere to properly. If they were having a problem with rot, they...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-20-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,561
Posted By rev.ronnie

Correct on exhaust valve hitting, but the piston...

Correct on exhaust valve hitting, but the piston is actually chasing the exhaust valve before TDC while it's closing. The exh. valve opens ATDC on the power stroke, and the piston chases it up the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-20-2014, 04:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,561
Posted By rev.ronnie

Thumbs up Hi, I have a few observations and suggestions....

Hi,
I have a few observations and suggestions.

First, you need to validate the open pressure on the valve springs. If the cam is "lofting" the valves, the rockers will pound the valve,...
Forum: General Q & A
04-19-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 40,702
Posted By rev.ronnie

This is a sheet on one of our oval port, pump gas...

This is a sheet on one of our oval port, pump gas combos. It's our 625/625 engine.

In a nutshell, 498" 4.320" bore 4.25" stroke, 6.385" rod. Early 049 port heads, 2.125" intake, 1.72" exhaust,...
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