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Forum: General Q & A
08-26-2009, 06:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,691
Posted By ljsmith1

One last thought....If you want extra insurance,...

One last thought....If you want extra insurance, just buy a 2" or 3" disc or square magnet and stick it on the bottom of your oil pan (on the outside). This will certainly keep any metal parts from...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-24-2009, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,910
Posted By ljsmith1

How old are the ignition wires?

How old are the ignition wires?
Forum: Beware and Stolen
08-24-2009, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,059
Posted By ljsmith1

This is the kind of thing that burns me about...

This is the kind of thing that burns me about dealers selling used boats and cars that are put "on the lot" without any kind of operational/safety check. When you go to purchase these things, you...
Forum: General Q & A
08-21-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,691
Posted By ljsmith1

I wouldn't worry about it. The parts are heavy...

I wouldn't worry about it. The parts are heavy enough to stay at the bottom of the pan and won't get sucked into the oil pump due to the pickup screen. It certainly won't block oil flow to cause a...
Forum: Beware and Stolen
08-18-2009, 06:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,059
Posted By ljsmith1

You made arrangements to buy the boat. You drive...

You made arrangements to buy the boat. You drive 3+ hours to pick it up. You get there and the boat is not even ready, needing numerous repairs. You wait 7 hours for them to get it ready? To me that...
Forum: Beware and Stolen
08-17-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,059
Posted By ljsmith1

You lost confidence in the dealer, yet you agree...

You lost confidence in the dealer, yet you agree to let them continue? I hate to say it but, you should have walked away at that point. Salesmen are just that - salesmen.. They will tell you...
Forum: General Q & A
08-16-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,180
Posted By ljsmith1

Riser gaskets failed...or blown head gasket..

Riser gaskets failed...or blown head gasket..
Forum: General Q & A
07-26-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,998
Posted By ljsmith1

Arrover - Glad you figured it out. I was going to...

Arrover - Glad you figured it out. I was going to ask if you checked that, and I assumed you did.

TAKE THE SHIMS OUT if you already haven't done so. If your motor didn't have them initially, you...
Forum: General Q & A
07-22-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,998
Posted By ljsmith1

They typically look like this: ...

They typically look like this:

http://www.volvette.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/en43a.jpg

The hole in the shim is where the starter bolt goes.

They fit between the starter and block, and...
Forum: General Q & A
07-20-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,998
Posted By ljsmith1

50-863007A1 is the OEM # and looks like you have...

50-863007A1 is the OEM # and looks like you have the right item. One thing that might be preventing the bendix gear from engaging is it may be too close to the flywheel gear. This is what the shims...
Forum: General Q & A
07-20-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,737
Posted By ljsmith1

It could be your shift interlock on the LH side...

It could be your shift interlock on the LH side of your engine (mounted on the LH riser). If the shift cable is too stiff, the interlock will cut out the engine briefly to allow the drive to shift....
Forum: General Q & A
07-17-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 41,873
Posted By ljsmith1

Since you are having it soldered up, perhaps some...

Since you are having it soldered up, perhaps some better brackets can be made to support the cooler. Ideally, it should be supported on the ends - and with beefy brackets. Also, I would highly...
Forum: General Q & A
07-16-2009, 08:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 41,873
Posted By ljsmith1

Paper burns at 451F. Many plastics melt at...

Paper burns at 451F. Many plastics melt at 300-350F. You will receive a 1st degree burn over 130F.

JB-Fse: Race trucks? We are talking marine applications with *water-cooled* exhaust - not open,...
Forum: General Q & A
07-15-2009, 04:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,049
Posted By ljsmith1

Did you take out the starter yet? If not, the...

Did you take out the starter yet? If not, the grinding noise may be the starter gear hitting the flywheel - or a little rust in the cylinders.

*Most* hydrolocking does not occur during running as...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-14-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,086
Posted By ljsmith1

Her top speed was 69.6 knots or about 80mph. If I...

Her top speed was 69.6 knots or about 80mph. If I recall, a fuel tender met them at pre-determined coordinates out in the middle of the Atlantic a few times to issue fuel and supplies. The dam thing...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-13-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,086
Posted By ljsmith1

Back in July '89, I was allowed to participate in...

Back in July '89, I was allowed to participate in a test ride on the Gentry Eagle when they were docked for a few days in Greenwich, CT just before they made their cross Atlantic speed record...
Forum: General Q & A
07-13-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 562
Posted By ljsmith1

The 4 hose riser system and spring loaded...

The 4 hose riser system and spring loaded pressure balls were used on the 454 Mag Alpha (I have one). They slightly pressurize the system and reduce the flow to compensate for the lower volume pump...
Forum: General Q & A
07-12-2009, 08:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,049
Posted By ljsmith1

Hydrolocked. Probably a , intake manifold, head,...

Hydrolocked. Probably a , intake manifold, head, or exhaust riser leak. Immediately pull out the plugs and turn over the motor to expel any water in the cylinders. If water is found, make sure you...
Forum: General Q & A
07-02-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,701
Posted By ljsmith1

Because I want to be in the water...

Because I want to be in the water tomorrow!:evilb:

After cleaning up with a wire brush, and brake cleaner, I coated the inside with Permatex rust stopper. This will stop the rusting. The coating...
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,701
Posted By ljsmith1

You guys would think that would be the case....

You guys would think that would be the case. However, ever since my motor was a cappuchino maker back in 2007, the rust keeps coming back from the condensation in the motor - especially after being...
Forum: General Q & A
06-30-2009, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,701
Posted By ljsmith1

Would you paint the inside of a valve cover?

Silly question...

Would you guys paint the inside of a steel valve cover on a 1987 454 Mag? I have to get my motor back together before Thursday and the inside of one valve cover is pretty rusted....
Forum: General Q & A
06-02-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,700
Posted By ljsmith1

The problem may have been my Quicksilver riser...

The problem may have been my Quicksilver riser gaskets (the silver ones with the SS insert). I kept using them because thats what people told me was the best. Apparently, there was a problem with...
Forum: Wanted
06-01-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,495
Posted By ljsmith1

Thanks, but Aluminum and Salt Water are not a...

Thanks, but Aluminum and Salt Water are not a good combo...
Forum: General Q & A
06-01-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,700
Posted By ljsmith1

At the time in early 2005, I had already...

At the time in early 2005, I had already purchased the OSCO manifolds when a few folks from here PM'd me to tell me I made a big mistake. They said that they were crap. After the first season I took...
Forum: General Q & A
05-31-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,700
Posted By ljsmith1

What are good brands of stock 454 manifolds for salt water?

I have an '87 454 V8 330Hp Alpha 1. Salt water cooled. Had new OSCO manifolds and risers only last 3 seasons before causing trouble at the riser elbow mating surface. I flushed the motor RELIGIOUSLY...
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