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Forum: General Q & A
03-07-2025, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,953
Posted By mike tkach

true story,last summer we took the engine out of...

true story,last summer we took the engine out of my buddy,s 26 foot boat to remove the transom assembly,he had a new starter in a box that had been sitting for about 10 years,when we put everything...
Forum: General Q & A
12-28-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,242
Posted By mike tkach

when one of my boating neighbors was having...

when one of my boating neighbors was having issues with one of his 496 engines i called mosetti looking for advice[i never worked on a 496 before].john told me what to look for and he was right on,i...
Forum: General Q & A
12-11-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,144
Posted By mike tkach

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Forum: General Q & A
12-09-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,144
Posted By mike tkach

looks like more than a few upgrades,if you don,t...

looks like more than a few upgrades,if you don,t want to reveal the total thats ok.
Forum: General Q & A
12-06-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,144
Posted By mike tkach

in my opinion the location of the sea pump won,t...

in my opinion the location of the sea pump won,t be a problem.
Forum: General Q & A
12-06-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,144
Posted By mike tkach

nice looking setup,what would the total cost for...

nice looking setup,what would the total cost for what is pictured be?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-02-2024, 10:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,392
Posted By mike tkach

with 9to1cr,651 cam and the305 heads at 8 lbs...

with 9to1cr,651 cam and the305 heads at 8 lbs boost i think 850 hp is about right.the 420 blower is in between a 671 and an 871.
Forum: General Q & A
12-01-2024, 02:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,115
Posted By mike tkach

nothing wrong with push lock

nothing wrong with push lock
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-01-2024, 02:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,392
Posted By mike tkach

the 651 or an equil cam from another company...

the 651 or an equil cam from another company would be a good choice.the heads would not be my choice and i think will hurt higher rpm power.what compression ratio are you at?
Forum: General Q & A
11-30-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,725
Posted By mike tkach

oops,looks like i reversed the numbers on your...

oops,looks like i reversed the numbers on your post,you, r 89 is a mark 4.
Forum: General Q & A
11-30-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,725
Posted By mike tkach

you,r 98 454 is a gen 6 externally balanced...

you,r 98 454 is a gen 6 externally balanced engine,you need a flywheel from a gen 6 but a gen 5 might be the same,do you know the year of the hp500?all big block 454 and 502 engines from 98 on are...
Forum: General Q & A
08-06-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,571
Posted By mike tkach

tgnition coil,s don,t last forever,also the coil...

tgnition coil,s don,t last forever,also the coil wire carys rhe load 8 times more than each plug wire,i have seen a coil wire cause strange issues.
Forum: General Q & A
02-28-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,047
Posted By mike tkach

i would take a good look at the gear on the old...

i would take a good look at the gear on the old distributor,if it shows much ware i would replace it with a new melonized gear,remember to put some high pressure grease on the new gear,it really...
Forum: General Q & A
06-27-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,800
Posted By mike tkach

the center part of the bearing will move,if you...

the center part of the bearing will move,if you can get the alignment tool in and out of the coupler with two fingers your alignment is good.
Forum: General Q & A
05-24-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,167
Posted By mike tkach

what are you using for an oil cooler? i suspect...

what are you using for an oil cooler? i suspect the oil is getting to hot when running it hard,i like to see oil temp in the 200 to 220 degree range.
Forum: General Q & A
01-01-2023, 07:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,226
Posted By mike tkach

you can reuse the head gasket,no need to replace...

you can reuse the head gasket,no need to replace it just because it was torqued down.
Forum: General Q & A
10-18-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,404
Posted By mike tkach

i have always removed the t stat but if it.s not...

i have always removed the t stat but if it.s not necassary it would make the job easier,sb,are you saying on a mercruiser 330 hp engine i can just warm it up until it hits operating temp and put the...
Forum: Swap Shop
06-09-2022, 08:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,273
Posted By mike tkach

is this still around or is it gone?

is this still around or is it gone?
Forum: Wanted
06-09-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By mike tkach

does not matter,what do you have?

does not matter,what do you have?
Forum: Wanted
06-06-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By mike tkach

need a thunderbolt 4 distributor&ignition module

looking for thunderbolt 4 dist&module.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-02-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,200
Posted By mike tkach

all the stuff on the top of the heads looks to be...

all the stuff on the top of the heads looks to be pc valve stem seals.
Forum: General Q & A
03-20-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,153
Posted By mike tkach

the one that lines up with the crankshaft keyway.

the one that lines up with the crankshaft keyway.
Forum: General Q & A
02-02-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,895
Posted By mike tkach

to answer the question,imo the 4032 piston will...

to answer the question,imo the 4032 piston will be fine for your .if you are going to run low boost [up to 6 lbs] 9 to 1 cr will be good.
Forum: General Q & A
12-22-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 45,284
Posted By mike tkach

psi uses a diverter plate to even the...

psi uses a diverter plate to even the distribution,that makes for more even cylinder filling.
Forum: General Q & A
12-22-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,956
Posted By mike tkach

i agree with wally,first thing i would do is...

i agree with wally,first thing i would do is throw a new set of spark plugs in it.i know they should be good to 100000 miles but ya never know till you get them out.
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