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Forum: General Q & A

05-24-2011, 08:07 AM

Replies: 4

Gil manifold riser gasket

Views: 2,137

Posted By Boat1

+1. There should be gaskets both sides.

+1. There should be gaskets both sides.

Forum: General Q & A

05-24-2011, 08:05 AM

Replies: 1

bellows install question

Views: 672

Posted By Boat1

The first lip of the beelows engages the lip of...

The first lip of the beelows engages the lip of the bellhousing. If the bellows is in to far, the ring cannot be installed.

Forum: General Q & A

05-24-2011, 08:03 AM

Replies: 8

Engine hard to start when cold

Views: 1,797

Posted By Boat1

I would completely remove the choke plate, shaft,...

I would completely remove the choke plate, shaft, and related hardware. If the engine is correctly set-up it will start and run when cold, warm it up by running 1200 rpm for a minute or so and your...

Forum: General Q & A

05-24-2011, 07:55 AM

Replies: 15

Thunder bolt IV timing question

Views: 2,926

Posted By Boat1

The reason to consider changing the module is to...

The reason to consider changing the module is to allow more intial timing at idle without exceeding the total timing at WOT. Larger camshafts and performance combinations need the extra timing for...

Forum: Swap Shop

05-17-2011, 06:56 PM

Replies: 6

420 w/ transmissions and TRS drives complete

Views: 948

Posted By Boat1

Pictures have been sent to all. Located in St....

Pictures have been sent to all. Located in St. Charles, Missouri. Delivery of all components will be provided for the cost of fuel, Payment is expected at time of delivery. Thanks.

Forum: Swap Shop

05-16-2011, 05:29 PM

Replies: 6

420 w/ transmissions and TRS drives complete

Views: 948

Posted By Boat1

Pictures have been sent to all. Thanks for...

Pictures have been sent to all. Thanks for looking.

Forum: Swap Shop

05-15-2011, 05:52 PM

Replies: 6

420 w/ transmissions and TRS drives complete

Views: 948

Posted By Boat1

Will send pictures of all parts on Monday. ...

Will send pictures of all parts on Monday. Thanks for looking.

Forum: Swap Shop

05-14-2011, 08:24 PM

Replies: 6

420 w/ transmissions and TRS drives complete

Views: 948

Posted By Boat1

420 w/ transmissions and TRS drives complete

Two complete fresh Mercuruiser 420 engines, dyno time only, full rebuild, new forged crankshaft std/std, block .030 over, small dome LS-6 style forged pistons, rectangle port GM heads, 420 hydraulic...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

05-14-2011, 07:55 PM

Replies: 1

bravo one leaking

Views: 1,010

Posted By Boat1

If your loking at the drive from the rear is it...

If your loking at the drive from the rear is it leaking from the lower right side stud. If so I suspect it will stop on its own. When you had the stud nuts loose the resevoir fill connection...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

05-14-2011, 05:14 PM

Replies: 21

First Start-up question

Views: 4,924

Posted By Boat1

Great news. Glad you got it sorted out.

Great news. Glad you got it sorted out.

Forum: General Q & A

05-14-2011, 12:25 PM

Replies: 25

valvetrain geometry check - do I need shorter pushrods?

Views: 8,982

Posted By Boat1

That was indeed a tough job, sounds like you have...

That was indeed a tough job, sounds like you have done everything correct to verify your measurements.

Forum: General Q & A

05-14-2011, 09:35 AM

Replies: 25

valvetrain geometry check - do I need shorter pushrods?

Views: 8,982

Posted By Boat1

My only concern is what you did to convert the...

My only concern is what you did to convert the lifter to solid configuration. You should use some test springs to check everything, that is the only way to truely check your set-up. Your results...

Forum: Swap Shop

05-12-2011, 07:45 PM

Replies: 9

anyone have a 454 420 hp?

Views: 831

Posted By Boat1

Are you looking for one or two?

Are you looking for one or two?

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

05-12-2011, 09:22 AM

Replies: 21

First Start-up question

Views: 4,924

Posted By Boat1

The loose power valve will act just like a blown...

The loose power valve will act just like a blown power valve and allow fuel to by-pass, that likely is your idle issue. I know it is recommended to have .015 clearance on the accelerator pump arm, i...

Forum: Swap Shop

05-12-2011, 09:09 AM

Replies: 21

Bravo 1 30 Left and Right

Views: 1,957

Posted By Boat1

Props are sold. Thank you everyone for looking.

Props are sold. Thank you everyone for looking.

Forum: Swap Shop

05-11-2011, 09:12 PM

Replies: 21

Bravo 1 30 Left and Right

Views: 1,957

Posted By Boat1

Tfarmer. Saw your post now. I'll call you...

Tfarmer. Saw your post now. I'll call you Thursday morning, hopefully we can get a deal done. Thank you.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

05-11-2011, 09:02 PM

Replies: 21

First Start-up question

Views: 4,924

Posted By Boat1

Be sure to change the needle and seats with high...

Be sure to change the needle and seats with high flow .120 units. Also change the power valves with high flow 6.5. The accelerator pump diaphrams are not very expensive and I would change them also....

Forum: General Q & A

05-08-2011, 08:18 PM

Replies: 6

Another one for ya

Views: 763

Posted By Boat1

Do you have white/red and white/green wires...

Do you have white/red and white/green wires running to the distributor. You likely have Thunderbolt ignition, you can match the magnetic pick-up wiring schematic. The distributor may have a plus...

Forum: General Q & A

05-08-2011, 08:59 AM

Replies: 53

Low oil psi 454 500HP

Views: 11,276

Posted By Boat1

My bad. Everything I said about checking the...

My bad. Everything I said about checking the clearances and end play still applies.

Forum: General Q & A

05-07-2011, 09:37 PM

Replies: 53

Low oil psi 454 500HP

Views: 11,276

Posted By Boat1

Did you check every bearing that came out or just...

Did you check every bearing that came out or just one or two. I'm sure the pressure went up, I'm just concerned now you may be to tight unless you verified every bearing shell.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

05-07-2011, 08:29 PM

Replies: 21

First Start-up question

Views: 4,924

Posted By Boat1

Talk more about the fuel system. Does it have...

Talk more about the fuel system. Does it have mechanical or electric pump. Is there a regulator, if so is it return style. Are you visually looking at the carburetor while running. At idle you...

Forum: General Q & A

05-07-2011, 08:05 PM

Replies: 53

Low oil psi 454 500HP

Views: 11,276

Posted By Boat1

It is very common to mix a standard upper bearing...

It is very common to mix a standard upper bearing shell with a + or - .001 shell to achieve correct clearance on the journal. Just because you found one does not mean they are all -.001. You need...

Forum: General Q & A

05-07-2011, 07:47 PM

Replies: 6

Another one for ya

Views: 763

Posted By Boat1

I would say red goes to +12V. Black and white go...

I would say red goes to +12V. Black and white go to ground. Green goes to coil negative. Voilet goes to distributor pick-up positive. Look on the distributor at the module, wires usually are...

Forum: Swap Shop

05-07-2011, 05:18 PM

Replies: 21

Bravo 1 30 Left and Right

Views: 1,957

Posted By Boat1

The pair for $600.00 plus the ride. I will...

The pair for $600.00 plus the ride. I will deliver to Lake of the Ozarks, no extra charge, for the sale.

Forum: Swap Shop

05-05-2011, 07:49 AM

Replies: 21

Bravo 1 30 Left and Right

Views: 1,957

Posted By Boat1

Checked-out I will send the pics today. Eddie i...

Checked-out I will send the pics today. Eddie i did receive your PM, I'll let you know, as of now two people are ahead of you with higher offers. Thanks.

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