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    Pmt133 posted the thread 2025 Splash of the Year Nominations! in Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair.
    Sorry I am a little late to the party, I've been pretty busy and haven't sat down to take care of this and I apologize... With that...
  • dingbat
    dingbat replied to the thread 67 Year Old Head Bolts.
    Length (in inches) = Length (in inches) * Δ Temperature (in °F) * ε (in / °F). Steel = 0.0000065” / °F. Aluminum = 0.0000128” / °F...
  • Lou C
    Lou C replied to the thread Engine dieseling.
    I seem to recall this being common on Merc 4.3s and in fact they put out a service bulletin about this. I would make sure that your idle...
  • Bondo
    Bondo replied to the thread Engine dieseling.
    Ayuh,..... Just because it might says Vortec on the valve covers, count the intake bolts to know they're Vortec heads,.... If they...
  • Lou C
    Lou C replied to the thread 4.3 crankshaft/housing oil leak - next steps?.
    I think the oil pan on the newer 4.3s is aluminum, so might not be so prone to rust, I have sprayed my tin one with...
  • craig newton
    craig newton replied to the thread Engine dieseling.
    I think there's between 50 and 55 hours on the plugs. They appear to be burnt right under the letters ACDelco. Also I was told these...
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    Pmt133 reacted to Bondo's post in the thread Engine dieseling with Like Like.
    Ayuh,..... I merged yer threads to keep yer info together,..... no need to start a new thread,... If yer intake manifold has 12...
  • craig newton
    craig newton replied to the thread Engine dieseling.
    Thanks Bondo. My engine does have the Vortec heads.
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    Mc Tool replied to the thread 67 Year Old Head Bolts.
    Just me but I dont like using impact drivers on corroded stuck fasteners. There is a skill learnt of previous disasters where one can...
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    Crosbyman replied to the thread 67 Year Old Head Bolts.
    heating the bolt allows a heat transfer to the engine's bolt threads and body in effect releasing the bind on the bolt itself . This...
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    Mc Tool reacted to LaqueRatt's post in the thread 67 Year Old Head Bolts with Like Like.
    Thanks for the prompt replies. I have both a 1/4" hex impact and a 1/2" pneumatic, but think maybe I'll try to work them loose by hand...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    I have a space heater running in the garage but it can only do so much when it's 15-20deg outside. Once the overnight lows go back to...
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    saltchuckmatt replied to the thread 67 Year Old Head Bolts.
    Any salt evidence or not ...if not sure post pictures. Your talking about the "red headed stepchild" she ate the apple, so that's a...
  • FLATHEAD
    FLATHEAD replied to the thread Been a little cold..
    Stick around Pa a little longer, expected temps in single digits with 40 to 50 MPH wind this coming weekend in Montgomery county. Wind...
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    ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 crankshaft/housing oil leak - next steps?.
    I was surprised at how easy it was to pull the motor. All of the connections are pretty obvious, and it only took a couple hours to...
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