If you're into that, go for it. Me, I take one of my many dwell meters, set dwell while doing a spring service, then don't think about it again for a year
I normally set dwell while cranking as I am adjusting the points
Hydraulic seals last about 15-20 years
Most like the piston seals are leaking and bypassing the piston.
Easy test, lower outdrive, pull the up hose, then press down. If the piston seals are bad, oil will come out the ports up ports in the cylinders
So spent some time cleaning out a portion of the garage. Found the canvas bow brackets I bought for the boat.... At least 8 years ago.
Pulled the canvas back, and Florida humidity and frogs claimed the 3 bench seat tops
Fixed the canvas to keep water from pooling
Measured up the boards. I...
Have insurance and wear PFDs. It may be ok, it may sink
Since rot starts at the keel and goes up, and the floor rots 10 years after the stringers. I personally would want to fix it before bringing loved ones on board
A bit more progress......
4 steps forward, 1 step back
Adapter fits
Engine mount bracket design needs slight trimming
HTOB dimensions measures
Starter adapter plate needs some work as the LS4 block has some areas around the crank that were not shown on the LS3 block CAD model
I would love to take a look if your down here sometime and bring the beer..... check your fuel pressure and float height.
I normally buy pre 2004 carbs from Craigslist and marketplace , and then go thru them, including drilling and taping the main body for extra screws to keep the base from...
