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  1. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Perfect thanks! This is what the block looks like in between the two cylinders. Not sure how good you can see it but I'm assuming this is what fire slotted means?
  2. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Hey guys, so just finished taking it all apart. Here are some pictures. Thankfully the culprit is the head gasket lol. Also I inserted 2 pictures of the head bolts. Not sure how visible or what sort of inspection they need. I cleaned them up with acetone and they don't seem to have any rust or...
  3. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    I heard Fel-Pro is mainly focused on automotive parts. I ordered myself a full MANHLE gasket kit. You guys think this one is good? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007ZJKGP8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
  4. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Found a manual. I think it would be the same for my 2008 Merc 3.0TKS? See page 67 https://www.jblllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/GM-3-L-Service-Manual.pdf Page 69 for pushrods and valves
  5. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Wow amazing lesson lol. Oh man poor guy... Hope he learned his lesson... I know exactly what your talking about now. That really helps a lot I'm going to save that. That answered everything. This guy has a nice clear step by step process of everything:
  6. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks for the advice kd, thats actually very helpful with tightening the lifters. Lifters meaning the Pushrod lifters? About loosening head bolts, if I don't loosen the head bolts in a sequence and bit by bit won't the head crack? I'm afraid if I just start loosening them out of order the head...
  7. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks lol. Noted thanks. I will take it all apart and post pictures here. Also, question about untightening the head bolts. I know that many videos dont show this and dont talk about this but is there a specific way to untighten them? I read that you have to do 1/4 - 1/2 turn for every bolt...
  8. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks ESGWheel! Hope it'll only need a head gasket... I went with a MANHLE complete gasket kit. So I think I'm going to start tearing into the engine tomorrow. I've made sort of a "step by step" list for disassembly and reassembly. 1. Disassembly Prep Disconnect battery. Drain coolant...
  9. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Hey guys, so I'm starting to look at everything that I will need to do this project with. I made a list of all the things I will need. Do I need any additionals or wanything removed? Any sealants? Sorry it's not neat... TOOLS: - EPAuto 1/4-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (20–200 in-lb /...
  10. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Also, I attempted to try and do a leak down test since I got a kit and I've come across a problem... I've searched online a bunch and Im not too sure of how to turn this engine over by hand... because getting in between the mount arm and crankshaft bolt is literally impossible and I heard that...
  11. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thank you! I have nothing to say than will follow🫡 lol. I seriously appreciate all the help you guys.
  12. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Got it thanks for the heads up! Warped meaning not completely flat right? I'd have to "sand" it down or probably be better to take it to a machine shop? Or can I do Dales way lol?
  13. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks for the info! Ill try the compression test again tomorrow and see what I get. Maybe this time Ill warm up the engine because the compression readings I got were on a cold engine. I talked to my friend hes a car mechanic and he swapped head gaskets in the past. But he said it could be a...
  14. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Read every word lol... No I haven't run the engine after I did the compression test. I will run the engine tomorrow since I am getting a pressure tester tomorrow so it'll be an engine work day tomorrow lol. I will do the spark plug pull test and I will let you guys know what happens to the...
  15. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thank you I appreciate all the info! Really under $50? See I don't mind paying lets say $100 for a head gasket kit aslong as its higher quality and I'd have the peace of mind on the water. What kind of engines did you do headgaskets on? Im assuming 3.0 as well? Just curious lol. I will dig...
  16. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks! I think I'm overthinking this... I want to try it out because if I don't I'll never learn... Okay I'll order myself a pressure tester and post my results on here.
  17. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks I hope i got a good deal lol. Boat overall is in really good shape no tears or anything like that. Thanks for all the advice and info! Ill try that out, I think that'll be a clearer sign. Is it okay to start and run the engine with a blown headgasket? Im assuming for a short period of...
  18. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks its a nice boat i think I got a good deal for it. It looks clean and well taken care of. Its a 2008 Bayliner 175BR and got it for a little over $2500CAD
  19. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Ah great... just what I needed to know...😔 Im no engine mechanic myself. I know theres youtube but I've never in my life worked IN an engine... Well future kids lol, Im only 20 and this is my second boat never thought id get lucky with a blown headgasket... Ive never taken the boat on the...
  20. DanOnTheBoat

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Here it is running and idleing in neutral... To me it seems like its running good, althought could be better. If it didnt have compression in 2 out of 4 cylinders there is no way it would run like that...
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