Needed to replace my original belts this year. Bought OEM and was surprised on delivery that one was NOS, 1984 on the label. It's new, but probably a little stale. Might be an exception to the OEM rubber preference.
I didn't trust the bow eye when I did mine. I used big screw jacks in the back and a 4" strap about at the windshield like a marina sling, worked great.
Not saying it will be a problem but I'd be a little bit concerned the new temp sender is on a dead end leg a ways out from the coolant flow. Be aware of the possibility of offset and/or lag.
If you remove the snap ring the piston should come right out and allow you to mess with the zerk fitting. I can't remember how the zerk was attached to the piston though.
Can anyone help me with Fel Pro one piece rubber gasket part numbers? My Googling isn't leading me to confidence in ordering...
Fel Pro 17983 is listed in the marine catalog
Fel Pro OS 34510 T looks to be right for automotive
I'm about ready to start this oil pan gasket replacement job after the holidays. I've found what I believe is the main leak source in one of the front corners, thinking a 1 piece gasket is a good upgrade there. Several different gasket options, are some better than others? Fair to assume...
Probably depends on where your shift cable terminates on the engine. You want a nice smooth curvature up to the shift plate. My shift plate is on the back of the motor, lower cable routes through the transom, over to the starboard side, up and back to port direction under the exhaust elbow to...
