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    440 loses oil pressure

    Maybe someone can tell me a quick fix for this situation. After an oil change or upon initial start up after being laid up for the winter my starboard engine (440) will have no oil pressure. I pull the pump and pack it with grease and off we go. Is there anything else that can be done to stop...
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    can't get flax stuffing into gland nut

    I cannot believe the difficulty I am having at getting new stuffing into my port shaft. Through all I have researched and measuring that I have done an 1 3/8 shaft calls for 5/16 packing. It just won't go into the gland nut. I have even tried to squash by hitting it with a hammer before...
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    stuffing box

    I need to either tighten up or repack my stuffing soon. I am running twins and does anyone know if the lock nut tightens in the same direction that the prop shaft turns or are they all right handed threads, Thanks for any input
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    any tips when replacing 440 manifolds

    I am ready to replace all manifolds, elbows, and risers on my 440's. I know that I have previously read some tips from folks on the forum. Went through the archives and just can't find them. Some I believe were about the type of make of the gaskets and another I believe was mentioned by Jeff...
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    prestolite dist springs

    Does anyone have a source for replacement dist springs for model ibm7004b model distributor. Not real happy with what they look like and not getting the response I should when doing Fast Jeff's distributor exercise.
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    drilling out edelbrock 1410

    Just received new1410 carbs. I know through this forum that they need to be drilled out but not sure of the depth. thanks
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    440 timing mark

    Sorry guys here I go again. I am assuming that my 440 is timed through the inspection hole on the bell housing since I have no markings or indicator on the harmonic balancer even though my service manual says there is. My question is I do not see a mark or indicator on the bell housing to...
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    m440x timing

    After seeing all the posts regarding the importance of total advance timing I thought I should check mine. Unfortunately my service manual does not tell me what it should be. Does anyone know what is recommended for a m440x engine. Thanks
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    opinions on best plugs

    Whats every ones opinion on the best brand spark plug for a 440. I am new to Chrysler and have no idea what was oem. Opinions Please.
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    Hot Spark

    Has anyone tried the electronic conversion kit from Hot Spark Performance Products?
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    what carb would you recomend

    I am considering replacement of both carbs on my 440's. I have previously had good luck with Edelbrock 1409 (600cfm) on small block chevy engines. Would this same carb be ok on the 440 or do you think the 1410 (750cfm) would be better. I am not looking for speed since this is a 34ft 15000 lb...
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    oil recomendation for 440

    Recently purchased boat with twin 440's. Never had a Chrysler marine engine before and am wondering what weight oil folks on this site would recommend.Thanks
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