Had the boat out last saturday running like a champ. Came out of a no wake zone and tried to come up on plane to about a thousand snare drums and the sound of burning oil. I had oil pressure and temp was in the norms. My daughters boyfriends dad came over and had me run it, (omg sounds terrible). He told me to replace the water pump (for safeties sake) and do a valve adjustment on the port side (where the clattering is coming from). I have the clymers oem manual, which is AWESOME when rebuilding a drive but motorwise is vague and SUCKS. Can you do a valve adjustment on just one side? Can someone point me to the correct method for doing a valve adjusment on this thing? I know the basics, but need a set of instructions to print out and have in the boat with me while doing it. If this doesnt work im taking it to the local dealer who has already quoted me 150.00 flat for a valve job, if i need head work they will pull them and get them done at the machine shop for 130.00 (extra for valve parts if needed). Please dont say "buy a manual", lol.........I need to attempt this tonight so i can just take it to the dealer tommorow if this doesnt work. I appreciate the help guys!
p.s Happy Mothers day!
p.s Happy Mothers day!
