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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-13-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

I only made two passes, I was crunched for time. ...

I only made two passes, I was crunched for time. 4800 rpm probably could have gotten more. Diameter of the 23 is 14.25. Ran it this weekend with the old 19 pitch aluminum. Two adults three kids...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-13-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By Sunshadow

raise the drive cut the cable (you need to...

raise the drive cut the cable (you need to replace it anyway if it's seized) find the shift lever at the front where the lower bolts to the upper and shift it manually, twist it to port. Get ready...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-13-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,477
Posted By Sunshadow

Isn't there an old video of him running his...

Isn't there an old video of him running his Fountain into a pier as well.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-06-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

Got the lash worked out by a little review rather...

Got the lash worked out by a little review rather than thinking I know everything. I guess the springs in the lifters must have felt soft to me turns out my zero lash was compressing the lifters all...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-29-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,418
Posted By Sunshadow

how about a picture of what you did so we can see...

how about a picture of what you did so we can see and advise?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-24-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

Broke in the cam and got it pretty well dialed...

Broke in the cam and got it pretty well dialed in. currently set @ 39 degrees total advance. Idles real nice @ 720 rpm has that great lopy sound. Time to clean up the rigging and put some carpet...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-22-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

I feel like a real azz with this problem. I've...

I feel like a real azz with this problem. I've built several engines and have never had this problem. I'm going to break in the cam @ zero lash. once I've run it for 20 min I'll recheck and adjust...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-22-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

I did have the block decked. I did not degree...

I did have the block decked. I did not degree the cam. I didn't feel it necessary for what I was trying to get out of this engine.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-21-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

I read on Crane's website that the lifters don't...

I read on Crane's website that the lifters don't have to be primed. That aside when I was putting things together I did soak them. I also spun the oil pump with a drill. I also cranked it over...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-20-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

Finally signs of life. Question fot the engine...

Finally signs of life. Question fot the engine guys. I'm running flat tappett hydraulic lifters. I adjusted the lifters to zero lash plus a quarter turn. That made zero compression on all eight. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-19-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

The package I put together should be making...

The package I put together should be making right at 400. Got it to the point of cranking over today but have some timing gremlins and ran out of time. Hopefully tomorrow I'll get it to fire off.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-19-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,549
Posted By Sunshadow

The hotter you can run an engine the more...

The hotter you can run an engine the more efficient it will run. we run marine engines cool mostly because we don't want all that heat in the engine compartment.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-17-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,549
Posted By Sunshadow

I'd only do it until I get another 140. Drill...

I'd only do it until I get another 140. Drill three or four 1/8 inch holes in the 160.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-17-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,870
Posted By Sunshadow

Thumbs up what Sun-Chaser said!

what Sun-Chaser said!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-17-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,870
Posted By Sunshadow

I think this is decent advice however I would...

I think this is decent advice however I would still keep the engine I pulled rebuild it for the experience and either keep it as a spare or sell it as a good engine.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-17-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,870
Posted By Sunshadow

Dry piped means the water doesn't mix with the...

Dry piped means the water doesn't mix with the exhaust. The exhaust is double walled all the way to the exit. The only reason to run a dry pipe is so you can use a cam with more than normal overlap...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-16-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,870
Posted By Sunshadow

Watch the "friend of a friend" deal I've seen...

Watch the "friend of a friend" deal I've seen several of them go bad with poor work and whole engines missing. A lot of time the lower priced guys don't have the experience, take longer and you...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-15-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,870
Posted By Sunshadow

I think you have all the right ideas right in...

I think you have all the right ideas right in your questions. I've rebuilt a big block for $2500 myself after a 10k rebuild quote. Get friendly with your local engine machine shop not a rebuilder...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-15-2010, 05:25 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

I've never been a fan of side exhaust. I thought...

I've never been a fan of side exhaust. I thought about it but I wanted the exhaust to be above the water line and didn't think side exhaust would be too dock friendly.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-14-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

Haven't had much time to work on the boat. Work...

Haven't had much time to work on the boat. Work has been crazy busy. The engine is in it's final resting place and you can see what the exhaust ended up looking like. I'm pretty happy with what I...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-10-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,201
Posted By Sunshadow

Agree after working on my own little project I've...

Agree after working on my own little project I've spent about 2 k more than I thought and I'm still not quite done. ...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-10-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,321
Posted By Sunshadow

I'm good for an xl

I'm good for an xl
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-10-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,201
Posted By Sunshadow

Give him good advice Uncle Dave, tell him to buy...

Give him good advice Uncle Dave, tell him to buy a faster boat.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-06-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

Finally have the engine in it's final mock up...

Finally have the engine in it's final mock up with the exhaust on. Took a lot longer than I thought thanks to a frozen broken stud in the aluminum exhaust manifold. It's ready for the final resting...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-31-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,385
Posted By Sunshadow

I'll have about six into it when I'm done. ...

I'll have about six into it when I'm done. Dosen't make much sence when there's three of them for sale around here between $4500 and $5000. None othem have a 383 with a loud exhaust. Don't count...
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