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Search: Posts Made By: Big Block Billy
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Forum: General Q & A
10-29-2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 37,438
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post 1.32 gears in the upper. They came stock on...

1.32 gears in the upper. They came stock on boats in the 80's with 454's And alpha drives. They get a bad rap from inexperienced drive builders and people that don't know how to operate a boat. They...
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,767
Posted By Big Block Billy

Smile That's funny, I was thinking of that a few...

That's funny, I was thinking of that a few minutes ago in the shower. The only thing is the gas vapors, I don't want to blow up the boat. I figured if I get them out in one piece they will go back...
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2007, 10:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,250
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post Get some 702 style old 60's Closed chamber large...

Get some 702 style old 60's Closed chamber large oval heads, change cam, and rejet carb. Also add hi octane gas. This will wake up the motor.
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 37,438
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post Get a stock 330 Hp 454. The torque is the real...

Get a stock 330 Hp 454. The torque is the real difference. Change the gears in the upper drive go up about 2 pitches on the prop and hold on to your seat. These motors are getting cheap due to Diesel...
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 851
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post Use Naptha. Do a check on here on stabil. I...

Use Naptha. Do a check on here on stabil. I posted a while back.
The race fuel will make you absorb more water too, I have seen it. BBB
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,815
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post 1 drain on each side of block near motor mount,...

1 drain on each side of block near motor mount, drains in manifolds. I usually pull the hoses off the lower water fitting and drain the block. You could just run until it is warm on hose and put 5...
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,441
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post I've seen this several times, pulley can get...

I've seen this several times, pulley can get distorted because it is stamped steel. I put a Gen5 motor in a boat a few years ago and ended up smacking the pulley with a hammer until it ran true. ...
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,767
Posted By Big Block Billy

Question Fuel tanks, replacement need advice 33' Egg Harbor

Replacing friends tanks on 33' Egg Harbor, 1980
They are aluminum, and one leaks bad.
Deck is teak and looks like too much work, and is too nice to mess with.
Loosend tank...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-21-2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post There are more differences in stock vs High perf...

There are more differences in stock vs High perf gimbal rings.
On a newer style ring the U bolt was thicker and was machined square without the scalloping in the upper pin area.
...
Forum: General Q & A
09-22-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,956
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post It's still hot even after changing the filter...

It's still hot even after changing the filter adapter on the block.
Maybe motor has to come out and have bottom end examined. Maybe bearing clearances are too tight. I didn't build the motor !
Forum: General Q & A
07-29-2007, 12:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,521
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post I use the proform Self powered unit. It works...

I use the proform Self powered unit. It works well and have changed the batteries only recently after apx 2 years of use.
Very durable, and the clip is so easy to use.
I was tired of...
Forum: General Q & A
07-22-2007, 04:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,064
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post I have one seat from a Formula Fastech Blue and...

I have one seat from a Formula Fastech Blue and white with also some black no pedestal, Hydraulic bolster with a drop down push button bottom. works great in perfect condition.
This...
Forum: General Q & A
07-20-2007, 05:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,354
Posted By Big Block Billy

Konrad !

Konrad !
Forum: General Q & A
07-20-2007, 05:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 713
Posted By Big Block Billy

Unhappy Corteco Gaskets

Anyone stock Corteco gaskets.
Need part # 59312HG or 59230HS
Need gaskets with a 4.100 or 4.130 bore on the fire ring.
This is for a 350 chevy. Trying to avoid going for new...
Forum: General Q & A
07-19-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,265
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post Friend just installed a set of gibsons. They are...

Friend just installed a set of gibsons. They are real quiet.
Hardware could have been bigger and better where they clamp on. BBB
Forum: General Q & A
07-19-2007, 06:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,219
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post Where are you located. Try to buy one as local as...

Where are you located. Try to buy one as local as possible, shipping can get very costly.
Forum: General Q & A
07-13-2007, 03:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,354
Posted By Big Block Billy

The bearing is in the tailstock of the...

The bearing is in the tailstock of the transmissions . Not like alpha or Bravo.
Forum: General Q & A
07-13-2007, 02:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,785
Posted By Big Block Billy

Unhappy Sold a guy a motor 2 years ago and it ended up...

Sold a guy a motor 2 years ago and it ended up blowing up recently.
They tried to blame me, # 2 rod bearing had failed.
I used my fiberoptic borescope and found out that the piston...
Forum: General Q & A
07-13-2007, 02:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 796
Posted By Big Block Billy

Smile 1998 Searay 5.0 Merc Ign Problem

Trying to help a friend, actually is boat next to my slip.
Have not worked on it yet, but know it has no spark.
Do I need to do diagnostics, or could it just be a bad cap etc... I...
Forum: General Q & A
07-12-2007, 03:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,630
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post BINGO ! What a way to hit the nail on the head...

BINGO ! What a way to hit the nail on the head !
look at the old Gil manifolds and they have a similiar plate for the exact same reason. BBB
Forum: General Q & A
07-12-2007, 03:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,078
Posted By Big Block Billy

Smile Go with another Msd coil. It's a cheap fix. I...

Go with another Msd coil. It's a cheap fix. I wouldn't overlook the wiring or anything. How's the starter ? Maybe index the distributor by scribing lines from it and on the manifold. Back off the...
Forum: General Q & A
07-12-2007, 03:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,144
Posted By Big Block Billy

Smile I concur ! Blaster 2 works well and have had...

I concur ! Blaster 2 works well and have had zero problems with them. BBB
Forum: General Q & A
07-12-2007, 03:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 31,749
Posted By Big Block Billy

Smile Chlorox Cleanup ! This stuff kills the...

Chlorox Cleanup ! This stuff kills the bacteria that live deep in the pores that actually live off the vinyl. This stuff will kill em' and eliminate the ever so common black specs that are...
Forum: General Q & A
07-12-2007, 02:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,247
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post Something is definitely wrong, I am not a fan of...

Something is definitely wrong, I am not a fan of the Msd distributors in the first place. Also Msd claims that their wires are of the least resistance, maybe so . If the coil is grounding out this...
Forum: General Q & A
07-07-2007, 02:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,923
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post Doctor up your fuel with 114 octane Toluene...

Doctor up your fuel with 114 octane Toluene available at any hardware store for about $9 Gal. Avoid Xylene or otherwise called Xylol its 116 octane and will destroy fuel pumps carbs lines and any...
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