Sattech200
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Evening everyone!
Quick version:
I found a cup of water in the gimbel bellows when I removed the lower end to remove engine. What should I look for?
Previous engine 'got hot' anything specific I should pay close attention to before reinstallation of new engine?
Any alternatives to the engine alignment tool or should I just go ahead and order one?
Long version:
Bought an 85 Rinker with a 350/OMC setup that had a suspected rod knock. I have only heard it run for about 10-15 seconds. Turned out that a valve seat dropped out and tore up four pistons and the block on a 3 year old reman engine (I have another post up about those specifics.) Also found a probable blowen head gasket. I also found 3-4 qts of water in the oil but it wasn't 'emulsified' the oil and water were completely seperate. We strongly suspect the engine got pretty hot from a visual inspection.
So I'm going through everything in my head this evening in preparation to reinstall the engine hopefully this weekend. Is there anything specific I should pay close attention before the engine goes back in related to overheating issues or anything else while engine is out?
I am planing to order a new thermostat and also want to inspect the engine water pump fins if possible or replace it. (If I remember correctly the last small block I worked on could remove back cover of pump but not certain on that.)
All of the rubber/bellows/etc... looked to be in great shape and almost suspect might have been replaced with the new engine three years ago.
I did remove the lower end but havnt serviced it yet. I beleive I'm going to go ahead and order a new water pump kit for it and also along with Type C gear lube.
Also, when I removed the outdrive I found maybe a cup of water inside the gimble bellows which concerned me. The gimble bearing looked good visually from what I could see and the u-joints looked great. (There sure was plenty of greese everywhere.)
Anything else I might be forgetting?
Have experience with mercruisers buy this is my first omc setup.
Quick version:
I found a cup of water in the gimbel bellows when I removed the lower end to remove engine. What should I look for?
Previous engine 'got hot' anything specific I should pay close attention to before reinstallation of new engine?
Any alternatives to the engine alignment tool or should I just go ahead and order one?
Long version:
Bought an 85 Rinker with a 350/OMC setup that had a suspected rod knock. I have only heard it run for about 10-15 seconds. Turned out that a valve seat dropped out and tore up four pistons and the block on a 3 year old reman engine (I have another post up about those specifics.) Also found a probable blowen head gasket. I also found 3-4 qts of water in the oil but it wasn't 'emulsified' the oil and water were completely seperate. We strongly suspect the engine got pretty hot from a visual inspection.
So I'm going through everything in my head this evening in preparation to reinstall the engine hopefully this weekend. Is there anything specific I should pay close attention before the engine goes back in related to overheating issues or anything else while engine is out?
I am planing to order a new thermostat and also want to inspect the engine water pump fins if possible or replace it. (If I remember correctly the last small block I worked on could remove back cover of pump but not certain on that.)
All of the rubber/bellows/etc... looked to be in great shape and almost suspect might have been replaced with the new engine three years ago.
I did remove the lower end but havnt serviced it yet. I beleive I'm going to go ahead and order a new water pump kit for it and also along with Type C gear lube.
Also, when I removed the outdrive I found maybe a cup of water inside the gimble bellows which concerned me. The gimble bearing looked good visually from what I could see and the u-joints looked great. (There sure was plenty of greese everywhere.)
Anything else I might be forgetting?
Have experience with mercruisers buy this is my first omc setup.
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