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    Does this mean a total engine rebuild or just head gaskets

    Does anyone know what they mean by " long stamped steel retainers in the number 2 & 4 position..."????I didn't see this when I took this apart??? See below
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    Does this mean a total engine rebuild or just head gaskets

    Turns out the other head was cracked so bought 2 re manufactured heads @ 150/ea from cylinder heads international - there on their way to me now. Question (see photo) - I got two air inlet gaskets per side - I metal the other gasket type material. Do i use both? Metal against the head? Or is...
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    Does this mean a total engine rebuild or just head gaskets

    1979 LM 318 Rebuilt 10 years ago White smoke on port exhaust Engine over heated - steam Didn't run it after that Took out plugs and did compression test with starter (34 deg F outside) All cylinders are 100-160 psi except starboard front cylinder only showing 30 psi (checked twice) Haven't...
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    Charging at 16 vdc - OK?

    Put in a new isolator for 3 batteries. The bow thruster battery is in the bow and only has a # 10 wire to it. Start the boat up and it charges at 16 V for about 10-15 min (checked with my multimeter and the on board gauge). After that it goes down to somewhere between 14 & 15. Does this...
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    318 alternator amp power surge question

    I have a 29 foot dyer with a r I have a 29 foot dyer with a rebuilt 318. Alternator was rebuilt 100 hrs ago. Alternator is 55 A. The lights surge at night (go bright and then dim constantly)Changed out the voltage regulator. Alternator appears to be charging? Any ideas?
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    Lifting points to haul a 318M out

    Folks; Is there a particular Folks; Is there a particular bolt that can be removed at the front of the engine that I could add a lifting point for a chain. Need to haul the engine out and replace gas tanks? Other options??? Thanks in advance
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