The current block is 100% GM. It is fuel injected with the Vortech style intake manifold. I do not know what the original block was in 1997 or what was on it. For whatever reason, the previous owner decided to put in the new block in 2007 and my assumption is that many of the old parts like...
I will do another compression test. Roughly one year ago, I did a compression test and the mechanic noted that there was just one cylinder just barely under the 10 percent threshold.
For my own mechanical knowledge, let’s say there was one cylinder that had really bad compression either due to...
1997 Parker 2520 with a Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-f 750 hours. Block is from 2007 so maybe the heads and manifold and other parts were transferred over after the 1997 engine was replaced.
Purchased the boat a few years ago and had a new VP fuel pump put in. I have never heard it whine. Bogging tends...
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!
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...
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...
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?
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...
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...
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...
