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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-03-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 19,254
Posted By wfyehl

They must stop in OH, because I haven't been able...

They must stop in OH, because I haven't been able to find any in Fort Wayne, IN in about 2 years. I called the Mobil distributor locally, and he mentioned that they didn't package them in the 5...
Forum: General Q & A
08-13-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,292
Posted By wfyehl

These fuel pumps worked great! Installing them,...

These fuel pumps worked great! Installing them, and bending the lines were a real B@#$h, though. It took 3.5 hrs to install the pump on the port engine, and 2.5 hours to install on the starboard. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-12-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,657
Posted By wfyehl

What's the fuel pressure set at? Does a boat...

What's the fuel pressure set at? Does a boat have a fuel return from the rail? if so, could it be restricted/plugged. Fuel Pump? Low voltage to fuel pump at idle.

Good Luck,
Bill
Forum: General Q & A
07-26-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,292
Posted By wfyehl

Well, I found the fuel pump for the my 330 HP 454...

Well, I found the fuel pump for the my 330 HP 454 that will bolt up to the block. I looked under Mercury Marine, not Mercruiser. I don't know why the difference since my engines are Mercruiser. ...
Forum: General Q & A
07-17-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,292
Posted By wfyehl

Airtex only lists two pumps for the 7.4 engine: ...

Airtex only lists two pumps for the 7.4 engine:
60932 - 92-93 - GM Mark V eng, w/ 4bbl carb
41416 - 79-90 - Chev eng after 1-31-79, Dual diaphragm pump, inlet 9 O'Clock, outlet 8 O'Clock.
...
Forum: General Q & A
07-16-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,292
Posted By wfyehl

Apollard, I got the GPH rating of the pump...

Apollard,

I got the GPH rating of the pump directly from the Autozone product information page:

Part Number: 60932
Weight: 1.9 lbs
Warranty: 1 YR
Fitting Size: Inlet - 1/4 in. - 18,...
Forum: General Q & A
07-15-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,292
Posted By wfyehl

This Airtex pump is only rated at 40 gallons per...

This Airtex pump is only rated at 40 gallons per hour. Is that enough fuel for a 454 mag? or even a 330 HP 454?

I did a check on Autozone's site for fit, and any BBC vehicle I choose states...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-15-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,186
Posted By wfyehl

I have had those blueish dots on different parts...

I have had those blueish dots on different parts of my boat. If they are what I think, they are spider poop dots. Spiders love the boats and build webs everywhere around the canvas, and usually...
Forum: General Q & A
01-01-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By wfyehl

The boat looked newer than a 70's boat. I would...

The boat looked newer than a 70's boat. I would say it was a 90's model, but if someone totally refurbished this boat, it could be older with updated rigging (seats, gauges, wind screen, etc...). ...
Forum: General Q & A
12-30-2009, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By wfyehl

Twin INBOARD Sport/Cuddy

I was driving South on I-69 just north of Fort Wayne, and saw what looked like an offshore (similar to Formula), but it had twin inboards. The cockpit looked more like a cuddy cabin, but had a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-23-2009, 10:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 24,433
Posted By wfyehl

My engines are as close together as yours. I am...

My engines are as close together as yours. I am able to reach the middle plugs by laying on the exhaust hoses and reaching from the rear of the engine, under the exhaust hoses down between the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-20-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 24,433
Posted By wfyehl

kyboy, When I winterized my boat, the block...

kyboy,

When I winterized my boat, the block drains were close to the motor mounts. The inside ones are a b**** to get to. The only thing worse is the oil coolers. It seemed that I almost pulled...
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,021
Posted By wfyehl

That's what I thought. The only other question...

That's what I thought. The only other question is: Since I have alpha drives, do I need to disconnect the water intake hose going to the re-circ pump on the engine and plug it to prevent water from...
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,021
Posted By wfyehl

Replace Intake Manifold with boat in water

Has anyone replaced their intake manifolds with the boat in the water? I would like to replace my intake manifolds in my boat (twin 454s), and would like to know if there are any issues with...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-11-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,053
Posted By wfyehl

How will the insurance co. find out that there is...

How will the insurance co. find out that there is more horsepower? Will they dyno the engines for me? I plan on keeping it stock looking (keep the q-jet, 496 exhaust manifolds, not sure which cam...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-10-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,053
Posted By wfyehl

If I take it easy, the alpha's might last. If...

If I take it easy, the alpha's might last. If not, it is easier to get the insurance to replace outdrives than engines. I think I will just change the exhaust tips from 3" to 4" this offseason.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-02-2008, 02:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,053
Posted By wfyehl

I looked at that thread, but I have a Gen IV BBC....

I looked at that thread, but I have a Gen IV BBC. I don't think they interchange.

Bill
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-30-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,053
Posted By wfyehl

I wish I could fit them. I can barely wedge in...

I wish I could fit them. I can barely wedge in 4" exhaust tips. I'm not sure how close upgraded exhaust will be to my cockpit floor. Also, I'm not even sure I can fit an upgrade intake manifold. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-30-2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,053
Posted By wfyehl

Jeff P31, I understand about the ratio of...

Jeff P31,

I understand about the ratio of money to speed. I just want to make smart upgrades to these engines to help both efficiency and speed.

Also, I have a friend that just purchased a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-22-2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,053
Posted By wfyehl

Currently, I have non-switchable exhaust. If...

Currently, I have non-switchable exhaust. If anything, I would upgrade to 4" thru-hull exhaust, then put either muffler tips on, or copy what a friend built for his boat (4" tips with switchable ...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-22-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,053
Posted By wfyehl

How do you prevent reversion? There isn't enough...

How do you prevent reversion? There isn't enough room to raise the exhaust risers. What is your idle set at, ~1000?

Bill
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-22-2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,053
Posted By wfyehl

What cam and ignition did you use with that...

What cam and ignition did you use with that intake manifold? Did you get something that worked in the RPM range of the manifold, or a hotter marine cam? Did you use the stock thunderbolt ignition,...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-18-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,053
Posted By wfyehl

Formula31, What is the idle quality with the...

Formula31,

What is the idle quality with the Torker II? On the Edelbrock site it lists the Torker II's range of 2500-6500 RPM. Does it load up when idling alot (long no-wake zones/rivers)? How...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-17-2008, 02:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,053
Posted By wfyehl

I don't usually hammer it out of the hole. I try...

I don't usually hammer it out of the hole. I try to ease into it to get up on plane. These alpha drives are 21 years old (have 22 seasons on them) and have not been touched, yet (knock on wood). ...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-17-2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,053
Posted By wfyehl

Improvements

Formula31,

What type of performance improvements did you attain? How did you figure out what would fit? Trial and error? Did you try Edelbrock Performer intake or Performer RPM? Will the Q-Jet...
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