Very interesting. Honestly this seems like the correct answer based on my frustration with this valve train. The one turn past seemed very excessive as I was doing it and literally watching the valve spring compress. I will get a factory manual.
One question though. I noticed in a prior...
I Definitely have hydraulic roller lifters. But the manual (Clymer) says tighten to “just” zero lash (zero lash meaning you tighten rocker nut to the point that you can no liger twist the push rods under the rocker with your fingers). Then tighten rocker nut one more full turn. In theory this...
Last fall I lost an impeller and boat overheated. Engine is a 2000 5.7L Mag MPI. After compression test and leak down tests I decided to replace the heads. Swapped stock ones for brand new stock heads. I reused the roller lifters and push rods. I followed the manual. Started at cylinder 1...
If you’d like to understand the difference in wet sealed chargers and vented onboard chargers read the below article. The key is the vented onboard chargers can charge batteries while the batteries are under load. Lots of other differences as well...
I’m really not trying to create an issue here. Again I appreciate the responses. I said in my original post I need to replace a 2 bank hardwired charger on a cabin cruiser. Thanks to Paul’s response I now understand the difference between a sealed wet charger and a vented onboard (hardwired)...
I do appreciate folks chiming in. It is appreciated. I do believe however I posted enough info for those that understand these types of boats and how they are used. Cabin cruisers come standard with a certain type of charger to be used in certain ways. I understand someone familiar with bass...
Most the responses here aren’t making much sense. Larger boats have onboard chargers and are pretty standard. To charge the batteries you plug it in to shore power or run a generator, very similar to an RV. First it’s useful at the dock or with a generator. I often slip my boat for periods...
Hey all,
I need to put a new charger in my 26 foot Rinker cabin cruiser. The old one is dead. What do y’all recommend? Most of the chargers I see available already have a regular 110v plug on it. But my charger is hard wired and does not utilize a plug. I need a 2 bank. Advice please. Thanks.
Ok, so it’s time for a new motor. Compression test confirms rings are worn.
So now I’m trying to figure out what to replace it with. There are a lot of options and and I’m not even sure what I have as clearly the motor in it is not the original.
What I do know is that it’s a 5.7 GM but...
Was running great. Suddenly while under power engine lost power and starts blowing what seems to be burning oil out of both breathers. Got me back to the dock and with no load runs fine.
Did a compression test and and all cylinders within spec except one that tested 30 psi first try and 0...
Swapping the lower and can’t get the shift rod to disconnect. What is the right way to get it disconnected? I reviewed an online manual but not making any sense to me. Thanks.
Looking for an education on these alpha drives. I just completed an OMC to Alpha stern drive conversion. The drive hasn't even dipped a toe in the water yet. Just finished installing yesterday.
I followed the instructions to the letter when adjusting the shift cable. The very last step was...
I've winterized my boat for a number of winters and follow the procedures to the letter but I really screwed something up this time. Long story short I froze my block.
I've rebuilt many street motors but never a marine motor and never a motor that has been frozen. From what I can tell it froze...
