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Lpgc replied to the thread 2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer.

Pleased for you @mart284 :) I suppose a dead valve spring could lead to localised overheating around that exhaust port, this (valve...

Jun 11, 2025
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Lpgc reacted to Scott06's post in the thread 2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer with Like.

this one had us all stumped... one thing maybe that wasn't looked at is if the igntion timing was late/retarded temps can get hot...

Jun 11, 2025
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Lpgc reacted to mart284's post in the thread 2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer with Like.

It was checked as well - and was OK. Consensus here seems to be linked to dead valve springs - during 3000 rpm excaust valve stayed...

Jun 11, 2025
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Lpgc reacted to mart284's post in the thread 2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer with Like.

So! 3 trips made and it seems to be fine now. What was done and what fixed it - I have no F***ing clue:) New valve springs, heads done...

Jun 11, 2025
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Lpgc replied to the thread Random.

Come off skis, surrounded by jellyfish AND not surrounded by your shorts anymore with brothers wives and kids on the boat... That would...

Jun 11, 2025
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Lpgc reacted to Mc Tool's post in the thread Random with Like.

Or you come off the skis and realise that your NOT surrounded by your shorts......any more ,and the boat is full of your 2 brothers and...

Jun 11, 2025
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Lpgc replied to the thread Random.

Told the girlfriend she'd put her fake eyebrows on too high, she seemed surprised.

Jun 10, 2025
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Lpgc reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread Random with Like.

Jun 10, 2025
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Lpgc reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Bent push rods….calling engine builders with Like.

are you sure you have adjustable valve train? GM went to non-adjustable with the vortec heads. so if you have stock heads, you tighten...

Jun 10, 2025
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Lpgc replied to the thread Bent push rods….calling engine builders.

The OP tightened to zero lash then tightened another full turn, no mention of tightening to 20ft lbs etc so like I implied above the OP...

Jun 9, 2025
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Lpgc reacted to Scott06's post in the thread Bent push rods….calling engine builders with Like.

100 % up and down slack is gone at zero lash. twisting for drag will lead to over tightened rockers.

Jun 9, 2025
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Lpgc reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread Bent push rods….calling engine builders with Like.

I always thought the purpose of hydraulic lifters was............

Jun 9, 2025
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Lpgc reacted to Bondo's post in the thread Bent push rods….calling engine builders with Like.

Ayuh,....... I Hate that explanation, as the pushrods will twist, long after 0 lash,........ Instead of a twisting motion, it's...

Jun 9, 2025
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Lpgc replied to the thread Four Wins Volvo Penta stiff steering.

Thanks again Lou, been a while since I looked at this, I should have another look.

Jun 7, 2025
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Lpgc reacted to Lou C's post in the thread Four Wins Volvo Penta stiff steering with Like.

I’d have someone hold the outdrive steady while you turn the steering wheel this way you can feel of it’s in the helm unit under the...

Jun 7, 2025

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