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Forum: General Q & A
05-23-2026, 02:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,073
Posted By BillK

The Mercruiser spec for the exhaust guide is .001...

The Mercruiser spec for the exhaust guide is .001 to .0027 so .002 is not really "loose" For what its worth the service limit is .0037
I would prefer it a bit loose and not have it stick.
Forum: General Q & A
05-17-2026, 04:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,073
Posted By BillK

Its almost certainly the guides. The Chevy...

Its almost certainly the guides. The Chevy Vortec heads had problems when they first came out and if the aftermarket heads are made the same then they will have issues too. I think a lot of engine...
Forum: General Q & A
05-07-2026, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 501
Posted By BillK

Why do you say that ? Personally I think...

Why do you say that ?

Personally I think you are skating on thin ice with that compression ratio and iron heads. Vortec heads typically do not need as much timing as "traditional" Small Block...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-07-2026, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 817
Posted By BillK

What compression ratio is it going to end up at ?...

What compression ratio is it going to end up at ?
Personally I dont think that cam is going to be enough to reach your goal but I would call Isky and tell them exactly what you are trying to...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-22-2026, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 821
Posted By BillK

People don't realize that at a particular...

People don't realize that at a particular pressure only so much oil can flow through the engine. So unless there is a problem with the clearances a high volume pump is a waste of time. Like PH said...
Forum: General Q & A
01-15-2026, 08:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,588
Posted By BillK

Just curious what you were torquing them to ?? I...

Just curious what you were torquing them to ?? I have never had a problem with a Fel Pro head bolt.
Forum: General Q & A
12-06-2025, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By BillK

If it has been working fine all these years with...

If it has been working fine all these years with the 800CCA batteries then why mess with it. Put the same thing back. To be honest with you I have never changed a battery as preventive maintenance...
Forum: General Q & A
12-04-2025, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 607
Posted By BillK

A lot of aluminum heads have the exhaust ports...

A lot of aluminum heads have the exhaust ports raised for better flow. Could that be part of the problem ?

Like zz28zz said, when I was racing I had a set of custom "modified" sockets and...
Forum: General Q & A
11-30-2025, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,604
Posted By BillK

If your shop has a bore scope they should be able...

If your shop has a bore scope they should be able to look in the cylinder and see what piston is in it. That and the cylinder head casting number should get you pretty darn close.

Previous...
Forum: General Q & A
11-28-2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,747
Posted By BillK

Thats what is nice about having automotive...

Thats what is nice about having automotive tooling. I would put one of the existing studs in and use my valve guide level to get it level in the seat and guide machine. That plus having an air...
Forum: General Q & A
11-28-2025, 01:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,747
Posted By BillK

Sounds like others have done it but it sure does...

Sounds like others have done it but it sure does not sound like enough thread depth for me. I am seeing the tap drill size for 7/16 x 14 as 23/64 which is only .360" I know that does not sound like...
Forum: General Q & A
11-28-2025, 12:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,747
Posted By BillK

Sorry, I guess I didnt make the connection :) ...

Sorry, I guess I didnt make the connection :) And yes, best to keep a subject all in one thread.
With that being said, when I do that job on other heads I do it in my seat and guide machine...
Forum: General Q & A
11-28-2025, 09:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,747
Posted By BillK

ARP makes a set of studs with the 10MM bottom...

ARP makes a set of studs with the 10MM bottom threads.

https://arp-bolts.com/kits/arpkit-detail.php?RecordID=393
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-23-2025, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,066
Posted By BillK

You only need one. See if maybe a local engine...

You only need one. See if maybe a local engine builder will loan you one ? I would try it first with the pushrods that come in the kit. If you need to buy one the Comp Cams ones work good and are...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-22-2025, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,066
Posted By BillK

The oem setup will work fine but so will the tie...

The oem setup will work fine but so will the tie bar setup. However . . . . . . .



Dont fool yourself into thinking you wont have to check it. It absolutely can vary from engine to engine and...
Forum: General Q & A
11-18-2025, 06:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,076
Posted By BillK

Brad, I feel differently than most. I always...

Brad,
I feel differently than most. I always try to get the pattern centered. I would rather give up a little lift to have the valve pushed down as straight as possible. But every time it has...
Forum: General Q & A
11-13-2025, 08:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,214
Posted By BillK

Without seeing the bracket that you are mounting...

Without seeing the bracket that you are mounting there I would say it is usually not a good idea to use a washer under a bracket. It keeps it from sitting flat on the surface and might compromise the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-10-2025, 02:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,674
Posted By BillK

The gasket he is talking about is on the pump...

The gasket he is talking about is on the pump itself. Between the pump body and the 5 bolt bottom plate. Mercruiser used a gasket there. It is the same as the Melling M77G pump. I think the pump...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-10-2025, 11:15 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,674
Posted By BillK

You should not need that gasket with the Melling...

You should not need that gasket with the Melling pump.
Forum: General Q & A
10-25-2025, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 997
Posted By BillK

You have to use longer bolts, probably the ones...

You have to use longer bolts, probably the ones for a manual transmission flywheel. Should tell you in the instructions with the spacer.
Forum: General Q & A
10-12-2025, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By BillK

If it only has 170 hours on it and it runs good...

If it only has 170 hours on it and it runs good personally I would leave it alone.

The 929 springs are too much pressure for the flat tappet cam. They are normally used on hydraulic roller...
Forum: General Q & A
10-07-2025, 06:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,302
Posted By BillK

Correct. Knock the old ring gear off with a...

Correct. Knock the old ring gear off with a brass punch and a big hammer. Stick it in the oven at 450-500 degrees for 30 minutes and it should fall right back onto the other side of the flywheel....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-28-2025, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 933
Posted By BillK

How comfortable are you with electrical work ? ...

How comfortable are you with electrical work ? You could try wiggling the lanyard and the ignition switch while it is idling and see if either of them does anything but to go any further you...
Forum: General Q & A
09-25-2025, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,302
Posted By BillK

Thats funny because I did too. Mainly because...

Thats funny because I did too. Mainly because the info is not really correct and could cost somebody if they dont know any better :(
Forum: General Q & A
09-23-2025, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,302
Posted By BillK

Like F2 said you need to move the ring gear. ...

Like F2 said you need to move the ring gear. Knock it off with a brass punch and a big hammer. Put the ring gear in the oven at 450 degrees for a half hour and it should fall right back onto the...
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