Hi...
Just bought my first boat with a '95 BlackMax 3.0L 225HP Carburated engine which had a no start condition. I found the stator had an open coil and two CDM were shorted.
I have some experience overhauling automotive engines; however, this is my first outboard experience. While waiting for parts to arrive, I started messing with other parts of the engine, like replacing thermostats. While trying to remove thermostats, one of the bolts broke and I had to remove the cylinder head in order to drill out the bolt and install a Heli-coil thread repair kit. I have the block ready. I also purchased new bolts, thermostat, and to my surprise, this engine does not have a head gasket. It comes with o-rings.
I've never installed heads with no head gasket.
I need help with two topics:
1) Do I need to take the cylinder head to a machine shop to get it resurfaced? Is there a recommended method to clean the o-ring grooves on the head by myself?
2) When re-installing the cylinder head, should I use any type to silicone sealant? Like I said, no experience with o-ring cylinder heads.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Just bought my first boat with a '95 BlackMax 3.0L 225HP Carburated engine which had a no start condition. I found the stator had an open coil and two CDM were shorted.
I have some experience overhauling automotive engines; however, this is my first outboard experience. While waiting for parts to arrive, I started messing with other parts of the engine, like replacing thermostats. While trying to remove thermostats, one of the bolts broke and I had to remove the cylinder head in order to drill out the bolt and install a Heli-coil thread repair kit. I have the block ready. I also purchased new bolts, thermostat, and to my surprise, this engine does not have a head gasket. It comes with o-rings.
I've never installed heads with no head gasket.
I need help with two topics:
1) Do I need to take the cylinder head to a machine shop to get it resurfaced? Is there a recommended method to clean the o-ring grooves on the head by myself?
2) When re-installing the cylinder head, should I use any type to silicone sealant? Like I said, no experience with o-ring cylinder heads.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
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