What to do next?

[Fishermark]

Re: What to do next?

Check your local library. Chances are good they will have a copy, or can find a copy. Plus, it's free!

 

[ckgreenman]

Re: What to do next?

Excellent idea. I'll give that a try.

 

[Cptkid570]

Re: What to do next?

A lot of libraries these days have electronic books and you can read them online. I like the fact that you went ahead and took this matter into your own hands and decided to fix it yourself.

Just out of curiousity, why did you buy a longblock locally and not through Rapido? Noone was in the ballpark with Rapido's prices when I bought mine.. and they delivered to my doorstep.

 

[ckgreenman]

Re: What to do next?

A lot of libraries these days have electronic books and you can read them online. I like the fact that you went ahead and took this matter into your own hands and decided to fix it yourself.

Just out of curiousity, why did you buy a longblock locally and not through Rapido? Noone was in the ballpark with Rapido's prices when I bought mine.. and they delivered to my doorstep.

I was kinda hoping they'd have online copies I haven't checked yet but I plan to this weekend.

As for why I went locally, there are several reasons. The local guy is, well, local. He's a respected mechanic in the local area. The engine was $750 cheaper and the guy has the means to remove and reinstall the engine in the boat. his house is on a slope next to the water and the bottom level of the back of his house is his work area. he has several garages, and the deck upstairs which hangs over the drivway is supported by a huge steel I-beam with a movable engine hoist hanging from it. He only charged me $100 to remove the engine and got me all the parts I needed at his cost.

I couldn't pass up a deal like that. In return I've recommended him to a number of my friends.

 

[Cptkid570]

Re: What to do next?

Wow! Excellent job with that.. and, since he's local, he can help you out with any other issues that may come up.

 

[ckgreenman]

Re: What to do next?

Ok Just to bring closure to this thread.

The engine is in the boat is back on the water and DAYAM is she quick now. In fact I'm going to have re-prop the boat because I'm revving a bit too high at WOT (close to 5500) I have an amazing amount of low end torque so I'm thinking of bumping up from my 19P to a 21 or a 23. I shouldn't loose too much on the low end and should increase the top end a bit. The only issue I'm having is it's a bit sluggish out of the hole initially but after running a while it isn't a problem. I'm also not sure if the timing is 100% on. I eyeballed it enough to get it running and the guy who installed it said he didn't have to do much but I don't know that he timed it properly since he mentioned he doesn't have an advancing timing light.