how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

[delsol]

got a different thread open but this is super inportant to me as i had to valves to tight and i rushed to take manifolds off..water will go into clys right??? i cranked engine over with all plugs out and started up for 5 seconds to get it running. please i need advice..this is a horror story for me 6 months in shop total abuse by shop
bob/philly

 

[Don S]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

What the hell were you taking the manifolds off for? If you have tight valves, you take the valve covers off, not the manifolds.

If you have had it running, even for 5 seconds, you have the water out of the cylinders. If you want to leave it for the night, pull the plugs back out, squirt a little oil in each cylinder and crank then engine over a few times to spread the oil.
Then, explain what you are trying to do.

You are becoming your own worst enemy with this boat.

 

[hullofalottatrouble]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

not the end of the world.. but not sure why you were taking the manifolds off.. pull all the plugs.. spray some oil in there and turn it over a few times.. water will shoot out the plugs holes etc.. etc.. spray some more oil if you want..

then let us know what you were trying to do..

 

[delsol]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

guys sorry the valve covers with these barr manifolds seemed to tight to get off..but with 2 bad clyinders, do you think that was all my problem with running at 10 mph and rough idle...don i might be my own worst emeny. but at least i tryed to leave this job to the pro's and only get dig myself deeper..never in my 45years will i ever be in this position
bob

 

[Coors]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

Just pull the plugs, and spin it over.

 

[Don S]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

Can you get your valve covers off by only removing the risers, or do you have to remove the complete manifold.

 

[Robj]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

I think that you need to explain what your are trying to achieve, and how do you know that you have two dead cylinders? You also said the valves are too tight, how did you determine this??

Hope your day gets better.

Rob.

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

Dude.......WTF are you doing????? Did you even read any of the other posts??? Where in any of the posts did it say to unbolt anything other than the spark plugs???? ANYTHING?? You need to formulate a plan (with the help of the people here) and stick to it. When you find something you THINK is wrong ASK before you act. Again step back and take a breath and listen to what these posters are telling you.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

Don, some of the GM big blocks I`ve worked on you have to aleast slide them back about a inch to access the valve cover bolts that went down the side of the cover.a piece of 3/8 threaded rod works wonders

 

[delsol]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

Can you get your valve covers off by only removing the risers
yes.
i had a plan do a compression test i had 2 dead cyl's . removed riser's preying that the shop did not hurt my new engine..made a mistake not to drain manifolds in the hot sun..i have had lots of chevelle's etc. ity was not rocket science to get the cly on dtc and see that the valve was not closing..adjusted the 2 bad cly's and had compression put engine back together..you guys are tough sometimes.. i might not be the sharpest tool in the shed..but i am not stupid.
compression test show zero compression.
valve adjustment restored it
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

sorry don i meant riser off,

 

[hullofalottatrouble]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

what are the comp numbers you are getting now?

 

[delsol]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

i got a defective gauge, i had a penske for 30 yrs and it was bad so i borrowed one from my buddy. it was not accurate, tommorow i will have a new gauge and new #'s . but the 2 could not blow a match out. with a finger in all they got good presure is this the correct way no. but when you are 15 miles from home you do he best you can
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

guys i really thank your for all the help you have given me thurout the last few months. in respect to the boat going 10 mph and runnning real bad. would it be enough to make a 5.7 in a 19' boat run so slow its sad.no compression in 2 cylinders . i got to put the risors on today with new gaskets. if it possible with all the stuff i checked that this would cure the problem, i have with no power in engine and a rough idle..
am i correct in thinging that with 6 more pistons i still would have ran faster and a little better and i still have issue's.
i am going to reset the timing today also
bob

 

[sea wolf]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

Uh, make sure you have a timing light that isn't defective. Sheesh.

 

[Don S]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

If you had valves too tight on 2 cylinders enough to cause problems, then you probably had others that were tight also, along with some that were to loose. My guess is you didn't have the timing right (1 turn off) when you started the valve adjusment.
Then there is your carb. You have had that old gas sitting in it for so long, probably most of the passages are plugged up, and you need a complete carb rebuild (including soaking in carb cleaner and blowing out the passages) to get it so it will run.
Put that all together, and you were lucky it didn't just die when you put it in gear in the water. Let alone only run 10mph. Lucky it ran at all.

 

[delsol]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

like an oscar award, i want to thank don, bondo, coors, hayt, all you guys on saving my summer, as i can look to buy a bimini top tonight at overtons...compression 150 all 8 cly. with in 5lbs. runs great need to time it. have not beat on it . but secondarys seem a little lagging. probally like you say needs to be cleaned..just got back from walmart and boat store brought all those little things i been wanting batt duel switch,,bumpers etc.
thanks guys i could not have did it without you , my 14 y/o thanks you as he hates me playing in the sun needing tools..i tryed to avoid this by using a shop for total job , but it bach fired
bob/philly with a running boat

 

[Don S]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

I'm really happy it all came together, but it really hasn't quite yet. You still have a drive ratio and prop problem to deal with..... Don't space out on it because you got one part of the job done.

Keep the rpms below 4,000 and go have fun this weekend.

 

[delsol]

Re: how to get water out of clys took manifolds off without draining

don simple question when can i go to 4000 rpm and i have a 23 pitch on this 1.84 drive what if i went to a 19 pitch??? i realise i am not out of the woods..i will be gentle
bob/p