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    Grounding studs on bell housing

    Thanks....just to clarify, the picture is not what I have, just a stock photo of what it looks like from the factory! I got a new test light to poke around and make sure the grounds are good!
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    Grounding studs on bell housing

    I pulled my engine and put on a new bell housing. The two grounding studs were in bad shape and so were the nuts holding the wires. I found studs at the hardware store but they are black oxide and wanted to make sure those are ok to use. Also, I use stainless nuts but didnt use the star washers...
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    Oil Pickup Tube/Dipstick Fittings

    I just changed my oil pan and threw the pan in the trash without realizing there’s a special washer on it. Number 33 on exploded view.
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    Question about work shop manuals

    I downloaded this manual and it really has a lot of great information about torque specifications and doing general repairs. It has been very useful with my oil pan replacement. I don’t see anywhere in this manual that talks about a torque specifications for the motor mounts that attached to the...
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    Oil Pickup Tube/Dipstick Fittings

    I just finished pulling my engine and ready for the install. I also want to make sure I don’t have any drips or leaves from this exact same spot. Is it possible just to go to a good automotive shop and match the O-rings?
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Can anyone tell me the torque specifications for the bolts for the timing cover? I see lots of sources that point to around 8 foot pounds but I don’t know if that applies to this composite cover that already has a built-in silicon style gasket. I’m just worried that the 8 pounds is for a metal...
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Ended up getting the gasket off. Once it started it all pulled up. It was a bit rusty on the outer edges. Are used a flat blade scraper and a scotch Brite pad and think I have it pretty clean. I think the next step is to use break for to get the surfaces extra clean. I can see where extra RTV...
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Hey guys I’m knee-deep into the project and it seems to be going pretty good. The pan came off easily and there is one of those reusable gaskets with the metal tabs at every hole. It’s so nicely attached to the block should I just put the new oil pan back on top of this? Also wanted to know if...
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Is the dust shield even necessary?
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    The boat is a 25 foot 1997 Parker. The engine is a Volvo penta 5.7 and this one was put in the boat in 2007. Already found a nice set of motor mounts on eBay for $50.
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Got the motor out and lifted up and out fairly easy since the outdrive was off. The shield for the flywheel Had several missing bolts and a few snapped off right away. Not quite sure what to do about this yet but started soaking the broken bolts. Do I need to get a special Volvo penta or...
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Scott, I’m confused about the drain pan situation. I see lots of drain pans for sale with a threaded drain plug but I have no idea if my external to pull thread into the drain plug. Any chance you could send a link to anywhere that sells a drain pan that will work with my external tube? And...
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    I’m having a little bit of trouble sourcing an oil pan that has the external dipstick tube bolt. My dipstick travels on the outside of the pan then into a nut in the middle.
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    OK quick update. I managed to pull the drive off by myself without any type of accessory. I just rested the skeg on a piece of wood and shook it off and manhandled it. I wanted to share some pictures of what I found and get any more recommendations. The U joint did not show any signs of water...
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    OK I’m making progress and here are some pictures from everything that has been detached. I think the only thing left is are the negative ground at the back of the block and the positive cable on the starter. There are still a few things I don’t fully understand if you can help. We are going...
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Thanks everyone. Started tonight. The blister is the source of the leak. If I cant find a good used pan for sale, I think that a patch could be welded on. The entire pan is solid except for one blister the size of a silver dollar. Lag screws in stringers holding front motor mounts were very snug...
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Thanks! So this area in red slides in with enough pressure within the bellow that keeps water out? Bellows are two year old. Time to change?
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Just watched a vide on installing the outdrive. What is the "gasket material" that is painted on to the metal surface in picture two and is it correct to spread gasket material around the o rings in picture one? Does the liquid gasket keep the water out of the bellow and u joint or is the...
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    I wanted to add to this and see if I've got this right since I am a bit nervous about tackling something new like pulling a motor. 1) Drain oil and remove rubber exhaust couplers to free the exhaust. Possibly remove risers and manifolds to reduce weight and check gaskets. Remove fuel lines...
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Thank you all for the help. On my way to the boat now and going to take a few pictures to asses what I will do for disassembly. Also bringing borescope cable to see if it's the rust blister or the dipstick tube.
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