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I need to reduce the height of the Flame arrestor on my 5.0 2bbl because it just contacts the engine cover. The marine tech installing the engine for me asked me to remove a few of the plate baffles, but I thought that might restrict the airflow. Then I thought of taking the rise out of the...
Help!
Just finished putting my cylinder heads back on after cleaning out the salt and corrosion. I torqued to service manual specs (20 ft. Lbs.), but they weep water out the edges. Anyone know if I can increase the torque..or 'till it stops leaking?
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re: 1983 Ev 150 TRLCTE
Decided to remove the cylinder heads and covers after the overheat alarm went off. Had already changed the t-stats. Found plenty of salt buildup in the heads, to the point of eating away most of the number 4 cylinder boss. All set to install a good used pair of...
