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    Risers, Elbows, Gaskets, Studs - recommended sealants, threadlockers, torque?

    It's been 6 seasons so I pulled the risers and elbows last night. I'm looking for best practice info on the replacement process: What Permatex should I paint the gaskets with? Ultra copper? Ultra Black? #3? What should be applied to the blind side (manifold side) of the riser stud? Locktite...
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    1985 Crusader 7.4 Rear Main Seal

    It's been a long while since I visited the forum (I've been lucky to have a few years with only very minor problems). Currently I have an oil leak in my left hand 1985 Crusader 7.4 serial number 56549. We have some more diagnosis to do but right now it appears to be the rear main seal...
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    Westerbeke gas 6.5Kw Genset

    Sorry to stick this here,...had some basic questions about a westerbeke gen: 1) how many quarts of oil does it take? 2) what is the recommended oil weight? 3) how many gallons of anti-freeze does it take? Thanks!
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    Torque Specs - Intake & Heads?

    Can someone tell me the torque specs for my intake manifold and heads? 1986 Crusader 454 Gen IV Thanks!
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    Antifreeze in 5 cylinders

    1986 454 I went to turn over the engines for the first time this season. The port side started up good. The starboard was hydro-locked with antifreeze in five cylinders. There was lots of antifreeze. The starboard ran fine when I winterized it in the fall. I pulled both heads last night...
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    Stainless Riser Studs

    I can't seem to post in classified, not sure what's going on with the board. 16 Brand New Stainless Steel Crusader Riser Studs part number 22033. These are 3/8-16 X 7-3/4" SSTL. I bought these to replace my risers and I can not use them (my application requires the 9 3/8" version). They...
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    Oil

    "Changing the oil, first year "Changing the oil, first year with this boat. It has 1986 twin 454 7.4L, 1600 hours, 20,000lb vessel. Long Island, NY temperatures- (get's pulled out in a few weeks). Looking for recommendations on what oil to use (brand and weight). Tons of opinions I'm sure...
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