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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-06-2016, 02:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

My water intrusion was from and awesome leaking...

My water intrusion was from and awesome leaking head gasket.

I have read about 525 and 575sci engines with silent choice on boats I run across in the classifieds. Is what you are explaining...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-05-2016, 12:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

I have been following that post thank you! Some...

I have been following that post thank you! Some great info!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-28-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Bring em' on I need all the help I can get lol!

Bring em' on I need all the help I can get lol!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-28-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Absolutely! Thanks! Have any more parts links I...

Absolutely! Thanks! Have any more parts links I need? Lol
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-28-2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Boy I like the price of those better than the...

Boy I like the price of those better than the ones I posted. Sold!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-28-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Are these what we are talking about? ...

Are these what we are talking about?

http://www.cpperformance.com/p-14377-big-block-chevy-rings-502-4470-bore-metric-rings.aspx
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-28-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Got it! If I have to buy the two pistons are the...

Got it! If I have to buy the two pistons are the OE ones ok though?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-28-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

I am getting the impression that the cam I called...

I am getting the impression that the cam I called and spoke with Mark Boos about 230/230 and 578/578 @ 144 is about all I can use with my Stainless Marine exhaust.... but no proof one way or the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-28-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

So standard tension rings I will be sure and ask...

So standard tension rings I will be sure and ask the machine shop about. The marina that tore my engine down subsequently sent out all the parts out to their machine shop who said I needed two new...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-27-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

That would be great If I could do the same with...

That would be great If I could do the same with the cam and get that power. What cam did you use for this?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-27-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Ok I see! Is the reason to replace them the...

Ok I see! Is the reason to replace them the blow-by I have heard you mention in other threads?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-25-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Interesting.. do you think there is a huge...

Interesting.. do you think there is a huge difference in CMI's vs. the Stainless Marines in reference to any possible reversion issues between the two? In other words, can someone with CMI's run a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-11-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Well I can't comment on speeds and props for your...

Well I can't comment on speeds and props for your boat I will say from my experience thus far with my engines is that you should pull your heads and do head gaskets and ditch the cast exhaust if you...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-11-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Wow thanks for the responses that's some good...

Wow thanks for the responses that's some good info on the intake etc! How much would you think someone would charge these days to do those as you have done? Very interested in the throttle bodies as...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-05-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Hey go for it! I'll share what I know with anyone...

Hey go for it! I'll share what I know with anyone that needs help! Granted I am still learning also but have blundered through a lot so far with every ones help. You can post here or PM me if you...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-05-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Funny you mention that... I have had issues with...

Funny you mention that... I have had issues with my water pressure gauges. I have flushed numerous times but I'm sure there is more in the block I can't get out. I will make sure I have machine shop...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-05-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

I was HOPING to be somewhere around 4k if I go...

I was HOPING to be somewhere around 4k if I go the full overhaul and upgrade route. Are you sure you didn't mean to multiply instead of divide in your formula? Lol

I saw this thread:...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-04-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Lower prices are always a good thing! If I get...

Lower prices are always a good thing! If I get enough responses here to sway me in the "it's worth it to build it" direction I will hit him up for sure thanks for the info!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-04-2015, 05:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Yes I agree the head gasket let go as a result of...

Yes I agree the head gasket let go as a result of that days events... The shop told the insurance company the cylinder walls showed signs of water discoloration on the cylinder walls. They said there...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-03-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Well looks like that is definitely the cheapest...

Well looks like that is definitely the cheapest option! I wasn't sure if the cam was something that needed replaced along with the lifters. Thanks for the link SB, any idea on what the adjustable...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-03-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Ah the story lol... Ran aground which did...

Ah the story lol...

Ran aground which did some hull/ drive damage and sucked up debris for good measure, immediately overheated one engine and burned up its impeller. Limped back home after...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-03-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

Yes I am leery of reusing them if there is a...

Yes I am leery of reusing them if there is a chance it will fail I'd rather not risk it. The shop that tore it apart will not be reassembling it... lol.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-03-2015, 02:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,003
Posted By Diamond Dave

502 MPI Gen V freshen w/ possible cam upgrade questions for the pros

I have searched, searched and read every post I could find on this subject but there is nothing I found that is CURRENT or that applied to my exact situation. Old dead threads, no answers or updates,...
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