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Forum: General Q & A
04-26-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,251
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

35 Fountain with rotten transom.

Just found out my buddies 2000 35' Fountain has a rotten transom. He had a small leak in and his mechanic found it was coming from his Port trim tab.

He got a quote of 10-12K for repair. That...
Forum: General Q & A
03-15-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,933
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

I am running in Saltwater and it was those little...

I am running in Saltwater and it was those little hole in front of the cylinders that caused my issue. I tapped the holes and Loctited small plugs in them. Problem solved. The corrosion was primarily...
Forum: General Q & A
03-14-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,933
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Galvanic corrosion of aluminum cylinder heads.

SBC with aluminum intake and cylinder heads. Blew a head gasket due to galvanic corrosion. Had heads repaired but now need to make sure it doesn't happen again. I don't have a mercathode system. I...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-15-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,453
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

OK. Now we are getting somewhere. I have my...

OK. Now we are getting somewhere. I have my initial timing set as high as possible. In the neighborhood of 18. Basically I set the idle to 36 degrees while running engine at 3000 rpm to make sure I...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-15-2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,453
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Niger HUH. LOL. Not sure what I was thinking. I...

Niger HUH. LOL. Not sure what I was thinking. I meant BIGGER jets. Allow more fuel??
I have adjusted the carbs with a vacuum gauge with no improvement. Yes I have twins. Same problem both engines....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-14-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,453
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

350 carb stolling shifting

This is a new 2014 383 stroker with holley 750 (marine) carb. When I shift it seems to overload the power of the engine at idle. It sputters for about 5-10 seconds and eventually will Stoll. Drops...
Forum: General Q & A
04-02-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,473
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Best Aluminum cylinder head SBC 383.

My sportsman 2 iron heads are getting tired and leaking oil out of the front exhaust bolt hole so I've decided to replace it before this up coming boating season.

What's the best Aluminum head...
Forum: General Q & A
07-18-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Adjustable rocker/Valve adjustment help

SBC 383, Sportman II iron heads, Edelbrock RPM airgap intake, Holley 750 marine carb, Hydraulic lifters with scorpion roller rockers. Base timing 13 degree's, total timing 33 degree's.

Light valve...
Forum: General Q & A
07-07-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

The engines are Gen 1. I like the sound of never...

The engines are Gen 1. I like the sound of never leaks. I'm over oil in the bilge.

Chris
Forum: General Q & A
07-07-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

SBC oil leaks. Gasket recommendations?

I have a pair of 383's. I spun a coupler this past week so the engine is coming out and I've had a few small nagging oil leaks. I'm going to reseal everything except the heads. Any gasket...
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Poor idling SBC

I have a pair of them and they have Holley 600cfm carbs. Engines are fresh. 1 Carb is brand new. They have a hard time holding an idle and won't at all when poped into gear. I'm running 36 degree...
Forum: General Q & A
05-30-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,924
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Low oil pressure.

I have twin Mercruiser 350 custom built to 425hp. This winter my old man and me rebuit one. New crank, bearings, rings, lifters, Melling high volume oil pump, carb ect. Kept the same pistons cause...
Forum: General Q & A
09-28-2007, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,080
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Block

Can you tell me the difference between blocks for street use and marine. Is there a difference. I just spun a bearing in my starboard engine and I'm really considering building 383 with new blocks....
Forum: General Q & A
03-29-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,807
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

All the gaskets were good and all bolts were...

All the gaskets were good and all bolts were sealed with ARP thread sealer. I changed the intake gasket twice and even used silicone gasket maker the second time to rule out any leaks.
Forum: General Q & A
03-29-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,807
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

You may have saved me a lot of down time and...

You may have saved me a lot of down time and wasted money. I was looking for a new block but now it will be a new exhaust with a dry joint. If that solves it I'll be estatic.
Forum: General Q & A
03-29-2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,807
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Would a leaky manifold cause the oil to turn...

Would a leaky manifold cause the oil to turn milky before your eyes while running. When I changed the oil and flushed the pan I ran it with the valve covers off and you could see it turn milky. ...
Forum: General Q & A
03-29-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,807
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

water in my oil.

I'm running SBC pumping out 425Hp and have never had any problems until I let the boat sit for 2 months and a valve stuck. I replaced all the valves and put the motor back together and all of a...
Forum: General Q & A
10-07-2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,593
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Re: Gear for Bravo One

They need to be replaced by the whole set now, but you could purchase the gear alone before, i wonder if premature wear from improper shimming made Merc start selling them as kits??

It used to be...
Forum: General Q & A
10-07-2005, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,593
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Gear for Bravo One

I'm looking for a drive shaft gear for my Bravo One 1989. They only want to sell the kit with all the upper gears rather than just one gear. Any body ave any, know where I can get one new or used....
Forum: General Q & A
07-19-2005, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Re: F-150 Ac pump

Its a 97, F-150. 4. 6 Litre. Manual climate control. I tried to run a test with the wires before and as soon as I unpluged the wires from the compressor the truck wouldn't run anymore. Is it possible...
Forum: General Q & A
07-19-2005, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

F-150 Ac pump

Anybody know anything about truck AC systems. Mine quit a while ago and I called for a used compressor and found one but before a buy I would like to know if thats whats wrong. I tried recharging the...
Forum: General Q & A
10-17-2004, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,140
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Re: Any ford techs out there. Wiring problems!!

JUst an update, it was indeed the signal lever switch. $95.00 bucks and 20 minutes and were back in business. Thanks for the input.

Chris
Forum: General Q & A
10-15-2004, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,140
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Re: Any ford techs out there. Wiring problems!!

I checked the bulb end and there isn't anything getting there. It stops somewhere past the switch. I have power going into the switch and exiting the switch but not making it to the fuse panel under...
Forum: General Q & A
10-15-2004, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,140
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Any ford techs out there. Wiring problems!!

My 97 F150 lost its head lights a while ago. Just poof gone. All the signals work, daytime running lights but no fog lamps, high beams or head lights. My lights are manually turned on via a light...
Forum: General Q & A
07-11-2004, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By nauticaL ILLUSIONS

Re: Seawater Pump leak

A $100. eh. Thats a steal. I've already tested it, good as new, actually better. With sealed bearings, no worries of grease contamination or water getting in. After having it apart I now know your...
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