Recent content by Cmcneal1

I appreciate the reply! I'll plan to loosen and retorque one at a time in the same pattern as install. Do you think the Permatex aviation on the bolt threads will still hold up and do its job in the long run with a retorque?

Thanks Crosbyman! Just to clarify, I did 100 INCH pounds instead of 'up to 84 INCH pounds'. Even more of a reason to leave it? I don't plan on busting it all the way open ever again but I didnt plan on this teardown! The middle spark plug hole spit out an insert with another hole's threads...

Hello All, I have a 1975 70hp Evinrude that I recently replaced the head on. I learned the manual calls for 60-84 inch lbs on the cover bolts AFTER I installed them with Permatex Aviation to 100 inch lbs. All bolts and threads were clean and chased and I followed the right sequence. I just did...

Scratch that idea, I had to close the other port and it blocked the flow... here is a pic of the worst cylinder. I did have what looked like pieces of an old impeller stuck in the thermostat but it hasn't overheated. Maybe check the leaf assembly next? They looked good with a light through...

Hello All! Longtime lurker, first time poster. I'm hoping to get some more direct advice from the experts on this site. A few things first: 1) Compression = 85 psi on each cylinder 2) Correct plugs shooting a 7/16" gap on all cylinders 3) Rebuilt carbs and fuel filter/pump 2 years ago 4)...