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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Machine Shop
« on: July 20, 2015, 08:21:16 AM »
Sounds good. Once I gather up a new motor, I'll shoot you a price MorePower. Thanks..
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Machine Shop
« on: July 19, 2015, 01:35:52 PM »
Thank you B.CR33CH. I'm looking more for a complete motor (preferably one I can hear run) with mounts and exhaust that I could maybe re-ring and re-bearing to get back on the water. Much appreciated though and I'll keep it in mind.. 
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Machine Shop
« on: July 19, 2015, 10:45:14 AM »
After spending hours on here and other sites, I've been swayed to give up on the Olds motor. Feeling like I'm throwing good money after bad with the 455. Going to be replacing it with a 460.
Anybody with a 23' tank pushed by a jet want to chime in on a 460 motor build? I'll be looking for a complete motor and parts as well..
Anybody with a 23' tank pushed by a jet want to chime in on a 460 motor build? I'll be looking for a complete motor and parts as well..
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: OC IE repair work
« on: July 19, 2015, 09:03:41 AM »
Stay far away from "Dependable Performance Marine" or "House of Boats"..whatever they call themselves now. They have no idea what they are doing with jets. PM me if you want the whole story.
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Machine Shop
« on: July 15, 2015, 08:43:51 AM »
Got the driver's side head off last night. #4 exhaust sucked the valve seat. The valve kissed the top of the piston, not too bad though. I'm concerned about water/rust in #2 and #3 cylinders though. None of the gaskets on the motor are marine. It's all car stuff.
I'm going to pull the motor this weekend. It still has a stock pan and at this point, I'm sure no oil mods have been done to it. Going to check the bottom end and start gathering up a 10 qt pan/pick up. Got a lot of reading ahead of me about oil mods..lol
I have come across a few posts where the front timing cover has leaked or maybe corroded through a passage; causing oil/water to mix. Is the front timing cover problematic on the 455? As for oil pumps, I have read to stay away from high volume. What oil pump would be good for a river cruiser that will not see anything above 5000 rpm? Any suggestions are appreciated.
I'm going to pull the motor this weekend. It still has a stock pan and at this point, I'm sure no oil mods have been done to it. Going to check the bottom end and start gathering up a 10 qt pan/pick up. Got a lot of reading ahead of me about oil mods..lol
I have come across a few posts where the front timing cover has leaked or maybe corroded through a passage; causing oil/water to mix. Is the front timing cover problematic on the 455? As for oil pumps, I have read to stay away from high volume. What oil pump would be good for a river cruiser that will not see anything above 5000 rpm? Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Machine Shop
« on: July 12, 2015, 09:27:10 AM »
I have been thinking about replacing it. I guess sometimes it is better to cut losses. Ultimately, it is going to depend on how things look when I get into it this afternoon.
Quick Olds - I can relate when it comes to proving a point. I know the Olds motor can be a good long lasting runner.
Thanks TrollerDave. I have a 23' Sleekcraft Jr. Executive with a Jacuzzi/Dominator jet. It's my Edsel..lol
Quick Olds - I can relate when it comes to proving a point. I know the Olds motor can be a good long lasting runner.
Thanks TrollerDave. I have a 23' Sleekcraft Jr. Executive with a Jacuzzi/Dominator jet. It's my Edsel..lol
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Machine Shop
« on: July 11, 2015, 08:26:55 AM »Did it still have oil pressure? Sounds like a lean condition to me. Do you have adjustable rockers or factory fulcrums?
Has factory fulcrums - non adjustable. Looking into some adjustable ones from Mondello. Any suggestions?
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Machine Shop
« on: July 11, 2015, 08:24:53 AM »I've heard rumors that house of boats DO NOT know what they are doing when it comes to jet boats. I've seen pics of jet boats on their property but they had a lot more of the higher end boats (catamaran, high HP performance) style boats...
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I wouldn't let that place lube a bicycle chain. They are crooks and do not know what they are doing.
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Machine Shop
« on: July 11, 2015, 08:23:27 AM »
Gauges looked good. Had 60 pounds of oil pressure and was at about 120* when it quit.
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Machine Shop
« on: July 10, 2015, 02:56:57 PM »
I had what I thought was a reputable place (Dependable Performance Marine aka: House of Boats) rebuild the 455 for me and I think they just stuck a regular automobile motor in my boat with no mods. Its a long story..
Two weeks ago in Havasu, it backfired and quit running with an hour or two on the motor. 25 compression in #1, 0 in #4 and about 150-160 in all others. Oh, #4 electrode was melted out of the spark plug, other plugs looked ok. #1 exhaust rocker nut had backed off and the rocker was 90* from where it was supposed to be (off of the push rod and valve). Very excessive play in the #4 intake and exhaust rockers. Going to pull heads this weekend.. Will pull motor to check bottom end if there is any damage to pistons/cylinders.
Two weeks ago in Havasu, it backfired and quit running with an hour or two on the motor. 25 compression in #1, 0 in #4 and about 150-160 in all others. Oh, #4 electrode was melted out of the spark plug, other plugs looked ok. #1 exhaust rocker nut had backed off and the rocker was 90* from where it was supposed to be (off of the push rod and valve). Very excessive play in the #4 intake and exhaust rockers. Going to pull heads this weekend.. Will pull motor to check bottom end if there is any damage to pistons/cylinders.
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Machine Shop
« on: July 10, 2015, 11:25:37 AM »
I'm starting to see a business opportunity here. Anyone want to go in on a machine shop? Lol
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Machine Shop
« on: July 10, 2015, 08:54:11 AM »
Can anyone recommend a machine shop that knows what they are doing with an Olds 455? I am referring to the oil modifications for a marine motor. I am in the Chino Hills area but don't mind driving to a shop that knows what they are doing. Thanks..
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