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Since I was checking the valve springs, I also verified the valve timing. For cylinders 1 and 4, the intake valve pushrod lift begins at...
Aug 26, 2026
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In post #149 you mentioned that maybe I have overloaded engine - wrong prop, gear ratio, engine misalignment. Is it anything else I can...
Aug 24, 2026
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I checked what you asked for with Diacom recording. Checked graphs, looking at demand, rpm and trim. From what I can tell optimal max...
Aug 24, 2026
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It's not OEM lube its Motul Translube Expert 75W-90.
I have garden hose and earmuffs I normaly use to run the engine to operating...
Aug 24, 2026
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Unfortunately the boat is back on trailer, my 2 paid months in local marina are over. Wish I tried that test on idle when the boat was...
Aug 22, 2026
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I don't have the time right now to spend the time I need, hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
I do have a couple of questions for @tpenfield...
Aug 19, 2026
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@muc Please take a look at my recent Diacom test run. I did it using an external fuel tank. It was mailny test of WOT and playing with...
Aug 18, 2026
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O2 sensor was replaced with new one. Before I got Diacom, the engine was checked by a marine tech and the only think he told me was that...
Aug 17, 2026
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System voltage still drops to 10.2V. Checked @tpenfield files and both his V8 engines do the same while cranking. Maybe that's normal...
Aug 17, 2026
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@muc please see attached recent Diacom test run with new battery.
Old one wast tested and it was time to replace it. Capacity was still...
Aug 16, 2026
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Seems strange that Bayliner states that boat was sold with engine currently installed and you found out that thia engine was warranty...
Aug 16, 2026
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Never thought about that. Asked Bayliner and that's the info I got. Replaced battery but the weather wasn't good enough to run ang tests...
Aug 14, 2026
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Typo - my bad again Turning Point was 14.25x21". And yes Ballistic has clipped blade ends.
Aug 12, 2026
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Sorry my bad it was 2" from 14.25x19" Turning Point 2150211 that was on the boat to 14.5x19 SS Balistic...
Aug 12, 2026