I need info on the Bundy. They are vintage from the sixties I believe. Maybe an export from OMC? Thinking about buying a 500 and know nothing about them. Can anyone help?
I've had several of these engines over the years both Mercrusier and OMC. Even had one in a 1963 Chevy Nova. They called them the Iron Duke when they first came out in autos. They are used also in forklifts to this day. Here's the question. I now have a Iron Duke in a 20ft offshore boat I...
My gasket kit came with a sleve for the lower crankshaft. There wasn't one on it when I took it apart. Could this be my low compression problem. New engine to me. Lower oil seal leaking and crankcase not holding pressue. I Just thought of something. The sleve may have come off and slid down the...
On the crankshaft, upper and lower oil seals. Took mind apart and the upper seal was metal out and the lower seal the rubber and spring ring were out or should I say exposed. The manual isn't clear on this. Can anybody help.
Got a good one here! I've got a rocker arm stud rising up or maybe I should say pulling out from the head. Does anybody no how to fix the problem without taking the head off. Standing by.
Well I think I found the problem!! Got out in the shop and looked every thing all over again as it layed there in parts all over my table. And quest what? I looked at the crank and son of a gun! I had left the seals on each end as I split the case<br />and the one on the bottom was in UPSIDE...
Engine runs great to half throttle. Beyond that, cuts out and bogs down. Checked-carb&fuel delivery OK-Checked ingnition OK- Compressiom is exactly 44 lbs each cyclinder checked rings and appear to be OK- no scoring anywhere- Reeds OK-No leaks in crankcase. Compressions jumps to 80lbs when oil...
