It's been between valves both times so far, yes. My plan, after validating which head it is just to be sure, is to replace both over the winter....
My buddy used to run service for Harper Detroit and still has all the old connections, so I get the best parts - even when I don't know what the...
The cracked heads aren't too expensive, but the outboard one is anything but simple!
I’ve cracked both heads on the other engine and this was the symptom. The engines did not overheat, they got to running temp of about 150. I...
Thanks, I'll definitely check that.
My 55SS with 8v92's has cracked both heads on the starboard engine in the last 2 years. Today, I take the boat from my dock to the travel lift...
I don't have EGT - but I'll put it in when we replace the head!
Thanks! so I should leave the restrictor plates in there?
8v92
both heads, 1 last year, 1 this year? If that's the reason, I'm good with it, just don't want to ignore a potential bigger issues.
2 cracks on this one, between the valves. I believe it's a heat issue - but I'm certain it never exceeded 200 on the gauges. I've got a murphy...
750hp. I can't tell if the other has it without pulling things apart. It wouldn't be on the DD parts list. My DD expert buddy was a DD mechanic...
I cracked a head recently and my DD expert has never seen anything like this before. Is this normal? Do we need it or should it be removed?...
Thanks!
There are no legible markings on it. They’ve faded. I brought it to the local small engine repair guy and he had something similar but thinks it...
my 55SS has 8v92’s with 24 volt starters and all other systems are 12 volt. It has a relay/switch that delivers 24 volts to the starter and I’d...
Thanks, I’m pretty sure it wasn’t teak especially after using teak veneer next to it. I hadn’t considered cherry, so I’m glad I asked.
When I bought my boat 2 years ago, I did some extensive refitting. I had lots of teak veneer from an older Taiwanese trawler I'd restored years...
The 50 and 70 weigh almost the same. We use it for extensive touring and some waterskiing.
I’ve got a 13’ walker bay with a 70hp Yamaha on the bow of my ocean 55SS. Fully hydraulic SM1500 crane. Launch and retrieve is done in minutes...
