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Bigcity 
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 Topic: Engine ModificationsPosted: February-04-2008 at 8:10pm |
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I have 1994 ski nautique closed bow with a stock 351 240hp 1.1 transmission. Thanks to the many suggestions and ideas I have picked up from this site I am about to add a little punch to the motor.
GT40P heads from-Trystate new cam and lifters- cam research edelbrock performer manifold- jeggs Acme 540 prop-Delta My question is can this work be done without pulling the engine, the mechanic I spoke to feels I should remove the motor. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: February-04-2008 at 8:31pm |
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Ron, I think you mechanic doesn't want to climb in and out of the boat. No, it really is easier to work on it on the engine stand. Even with pulling the engine which is easy, it will probably be quicker. I would pull it. You should be doing a spring alignment anyway.
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eric lavine
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Posted: February-04-2008 at 8:34pm |
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yes, there is no need to pull the engine to do what you are looking at doing, im a mechanic and i work by the hour, and of course it would be easier and more costly to remove the motor, if i was doing my own boat i would leave the engine in.
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eric lavine
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Posted: February-04-2008 at 8:41pm |
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Sorry, pete
thats what makes this country great...opinions, i was typing and didnt see your post, it is easier to do on an engine stand and my opinion is from the point of view of doing this everyday and i try to get out of things the easiest i can from a hobby point of view and if you enjoy doing this stuff i would surely pull the motor, probably take the pan off and check things out, pull the trans and check the damper and so on... |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: February-04-2008 at 9:15pm |
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Eric, your apology isn't needed!! I think you just like being in the bilge of a boat!
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TRBenj
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Posted: February-04-2008 at 11:22pm |
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I guess working on a stand would be easier, but the mods can easily be done with the engine in the boat. I wouldnt pull it.
You will need to pull the pylon to swap the cam, though. |
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