I took some parts off the engine, and need some advice from you guys please. I'll put links instead of inline pics because they are huge!
Its an 85 OMC 5.0. Chevy
Looking at the valve covers, there is rust on the inside. Is this normal? The valve springs and all of the parts on the engine are rust free, there is only the surface rust on the inside of the covers. Same on both sides of the engine. You may recall from a previous post that I had steam coming from them last season.
Covers
Valves
Is my gimbal joint shot? I think I caught the rust pretty early, so it seems to be only surface rust. My plan was to wire brush it, re lube, and reinstall.
Gimbal
Closeup Gimbal closeup
Bearing
I will replace the bellows, but in the picture below, it looks like some water is getting around the drive seal. Does this look normal to you guys? I suspect this is the cause for low water pressure from the impeller, as well as my leak into the bellows.
Gimbal surface
Water tube closeup
Exhaust mani's are obviously shot, but not as bad as I thought they would be . There is a little rust on the exhaust ports. Do you think it is going to be big trouble? I knew the mani's were shot last time I shut it down, so I let it run for about 10 seconds dry before shut down to make sure there would be no water in the cylinders. I'll replace the impeller after that for sure, but I was willing to sacrifice.
Mani
Exhaust port
Riser elbow
Where should exhuast and used water exit the outdrive? I was under the impression that it was only through the propeller. Mine exits there and right under the gimbal at the transom.
Does anyone know the part # for the mani's and elbows and head gaskets off the top of their head? Is iBoats the cheapest spot to get them, or should I check some local places to save on the shipping? I'm planning on replacing the head gasket too, since I'm halfway to it already.
Thanks in advance!
Darcy
Its an 85 OMC 5.0. Chevy
Looking at the valve covers, there is rust on the inside. Is this normal? The valve springs and all of the parts on the engine are rust free, there is only the surface rust on the inside of the covers. Same on both sides of the engine. You may recall from a previous post that I had steam coming from them last season.
Covers
Valves
Is my gimbal joint shot? I think I caught the rust pretty early, so it seems to be only surface rust. My plan was to wire brush it, re lube, and reinstall.
Gimbal
Closeup Gimbal closeup
Bearing
I will replace the bellows, but in the picture below, it looks like some water is getting around the drive seal. Does this look normal to you guys? I suspect this is the cause for low water pressure from the impeller, as well as my leak into the bellows.
Gimbal surface
Water tube closeup
Exhaust mani's are obviously shot, but not as bad as I thought they would be . There is a little rust on the exhaust ports. Do you think it is going to be big trouble? I knew the mani's were shot last time I shut it down, so I let it run for about 10 seconds dry before shut down to make sure there would be no water in the cylinders. I'll replace the impeller after that for sure, but I was willing to sacrifice.
Mani
Exhaust port
Riser elbow
Where should exhuast and used water exit the outdrive? I was under the impression that it was only through the propeller. Mine exits there and right under the gimbal at the transom.
Does anyone know the part # for the mani's and elbows and head gaskets off the top of their head? Is iBoats the cheapest spot to get them, or should I check some local places to save on the shipping? I'm planning on replacing the head gasket too, since I'm halfway to it already.
Thanks in advance!
Darcy
