Had to pull power head to do what I thought was going to be
lower swivel pin bushing. Turned out to be the yoke was worn.
It was a good thing looks like exhaust plate gasket was ready to
go soon. Two bolts broke taking exhaust plate off.
Thinking of some preventative items while I was this far in, I would replace
poppit valve and thermostats in preparation for the rally at Lake Cumberland.
Well many of you already know what happened there. One head bolt broke
on each side. Been trying to get them out for a couple days.
Two questions.
If I am unsuccessful at removing the bolts and need to do Time-Serts
Do I use stainless or the carbon steel?
Head Bolt Torque. Much controversy over reusing old yield to torque bolts.
I ordered new bolts. Torque two steps 25lb then 35-38lb and stop
or the torque to spec and 90 degrees.
Thanks, and I will see many of you at the 2016 Rally with or without the
boat. Paid balance due at Grider Hill yesterday
lower swivel pin bushing. Turned out to be the yoke was worn.
It was a good thing looks like exhaust plate gasket was ready to
go soon. Two bolts broke taking exhaust plate off.
Thinking of some preventative items while I was this far in, I would replace
poppit valve and thermostats in preparation for the rally at Lake Cumberland.
Well many of you already know what happened there. One head bolt broke
on each side. Been trying to get them out for a couple days.
Two questions.
If I am unsuccessful at removing the bolts and need to do Time-Serts
Do I use stainless or the carbon steel?
Head Bolt Torque. Much controversy over reusing old yield to torque bolts.
I ordered new bolts. Torque two steps 25lb then 35-38lb and stop
or the torque to spec and 90 degrees.
Thanks, and I will see many of you at the 2016 Rally with or without the
boat. Paid balance due at Grider Hill yesterday