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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-01-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,116
Posted By RDP595

The latest.... Did a few more tests....noise...

The latest....

Did a few more tests....noise is getting worse/louder. Pulled off each plug wire while running to the see noise changed...it did. Sounds like #1 rod bearing. time to pull it down...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-23-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,116
Posted By RDP595

Timing was set (grounded out T/bolt ignition)....

Timing was set (grounded out T/bolt ignition). still good. Will check h/balancer. Sounds like coming from port side upper.

Will update when I rip into it.

Thanks....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-18-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,116
Posted By RDP595

Engine noise 454 Gen VI

Just did a rebuild on a Gen VI 454. Engine has about 10 hrs on it. Runs fine up to about 1900-2200 RPMs or so.

New mains, rod bearings, rings, and heads redone.

Oil pressure good (40 to 60)...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-04-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,404
Posted By RDP595

Weber vs Edlebrock carbs

Have a 454 with a Weber 9780 S that needs replaced. Does anyone know what the CFM is on this (650 or 750) ? And is the Edlebrock 1410/750 CFM a direct replacement ? (Know Edlebrock is building...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-30-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,069
Posted By RDP595

intake Manifold to use on BB Vortec Heads

Read many times folks are running Air gap manifolds on this forum with BB Vortec heads....

Quick question...have a 454 with Vortec heads (casting 279) Is the 7561 - Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap Manifold...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-10-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By RDP595

Some how got a duplicate reply in here...deleted.

Some how got a duplicate reply in here...deleted.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-10-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By RDP595

The block is a "297" Gen VI roller. Heads are...

The block is a "297" Gen VI roller. Heads are "279". Will be going through the engine shortly before I install it. I am guessing it a a standard 7.4 (not a Magnum: Will know when I pull the pan of...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-09-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By RDP595

After doing some digging an Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap...

After doing some digging an Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap Manifold might do the trick....thanks
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-09-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By RDP595

Will a Hardin manifold work ?

Will a Hardin manifold work ?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-08-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By RDP595

Repower Question: BB Vortec Heads to carb setup ?

Repower update: Questions

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Well my 502 turned out to be a 454 Gen VI. Think it is a late 90's Mercrusier...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-08-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,680
Posted By RDP595

Repower update: Questions

Well the 502 turned out to be a 454 Gen VI. It is a late 90's Mercrusier rebuilt....the Mercury Marine tag number 061047 and has less than 100 hours on it.

1) Can any one with a Mercury Marine...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-06-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,680
Posted By RDP595

Repower Question: 7.4 to 8.2: Will it work ?

I have a 1995 Sea Ray with a 454 (7.4) with a tired engine and have a line on a 502 (8.2) out of a 97 Fountain (Think all Fountains had Mags as well). Will it work without any mods ?

Think it...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-30-2009, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,150
Posted By RDP595

It is a Bravo 1. Pulled it because of overheating...

It is a Bravo 1. Pulled it because of overheating problems. When I pulled the heads the head gaskets holes were clogged up and also found chunks of the cylinder walls were laying in the water jackets...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-29-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,150
Posted By RDP595

Repower suggestions: 7.4 24' Sea Ray

I pulled my 1996 7.4 (Block has salt water damage: Gen 6 casting 297 with large oval 156 heads 119CC (carb engine)) an I am looking to repower with a bit more power.

Some of the sites list a 297...
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