Havent been here in a while. I removed my outdrive a few years ago and replaced the gimbals bearing and bellows and it was fairly easy. Now I Iam puling the drive and engine to replace the Y-pipe.
Today I think my memory is slipping. I literally forgot how this stupid connector goes. I took...
2001 5.0 GL PEFS
Anyway, I was having problems restarting after running a while and letting it sit. Looking down the carb I noticed it dripping gas onto the plates. Yup its soaked and need to be at WOT to even start. Other then that it runs like new.
So anyway, time to give the carb a going...
I just rebuilt my carb and was setting it up the Vac gauge read 14.5 and says that means late engine timing. I used to always do it by ear but this time I figured to put a vac gauge on it and dial it in right.
So I go to look for the Harmonic Balancer and the indicator and I do not see any...
There are two large bolts that had cotter pins. I removed them as did I the other two in the end by the link. These things don't move at al. No rust or anything, the damn bolts don't turn no matter what. Anyone have that issue?
I pulled my risers not long ago to inspect due to one running really hot. No blockages or anything, seems fine.
Anyhow both risers have these weird attachments on them. CAme with boat when I bought it a few years back. A
Anyone have any idea what they are for? They had hoses on them laying in...
My starboard riser is scorching hot after running. Unfortunately I left my temp gun in the truck but its impossible to hold it for more than one second.
Engine temps never shoot up, thermostat feels ok, port riser is ok. Thermostat and impeller changed a couple months ago.
Pulled riser and...
I noticed that when I turn the key my fuel pump primes and never stops. I swear it used to only prime for about 5 seconds but now it seems to keep whirring away. I fired the boat up and ran her at the dock for a good while.
Engine off but key in on position the pump keeps going.. Key off no...
