That would be fine, I can show the exhaust and the engines. One is a bare engine ready for the dyno, and one dressed with accessories.
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11-23-2011, 05:10 PM
Thread: Merc 420 Cyclone engines
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That would be fine, I can show the exhaust and...
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11-22-2011, 01:23 PM
Thread: Merc 420 Cyclone engines
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Brian, If you search OSO you will find I have a...
Brian,
If you search OSO you will find I have a negative history from years ago, and if you keep looking you will find I have done what I can to accept responsibilty and make right any bad dealings.... -
01-24-2011, 07:06 PM
Thread: Cam Timing question
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The retainer plate is a plate that is designed...
The retainer plate is a plate that is designed with bend up lock tabs to keep the camshaft sproket bolts from coming loose, that is it's intended function. It will, by default, keep the degree...
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01-23-2011, 03:32 PM
Thread: Cam Timing question
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Keep in mind that backing the timing down with a...
Keep in mind that backing the timing down with a correct fuel curve raises the exhaust gas temperatures. I would set the timing at 34 or 36 total, your break-in is controlled by the throttle hand...
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01-23-2011, 01:15 PM
Thread: Cam Timing question
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Yes, maximum lift is the lobe centerline number I...
Yes, maximum lift is the lobe centerline number I was looking for. Use it as reference to determine amount of advance you are putting in the set-up. I would not mill the heads, your pistons provide...
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01-22-2011, 01:01 PM
Thread: Cam Timing question
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Forgot to mention the best way to get accurate...
Forgot to mention the best way to get accurate timing changes is with the degree buttons that install in the cam gear and on the cam pin. They are sold in muti-timing packs, you drill an oversized...
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01-22-2011, 12:49 PM
Thread: Cam Timing question
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Glad you found some issues. First you really...
Glad you found some issues. First you really should be reading the lift numbers at the lifter, I reccommend buying a flat tappet lifter and welding a flat surface to the top of it so the dial...
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01-19-2011, 03:15 PM
Thread: Cam Timing question
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I would agree with your thinking. Generally...
I would agree with your thinking. Generally advancing a cam will bring peak torque down the rpm scale, help cylinder pressure, and help fill velocity. You must degree the camshaft to be sure...
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Happy Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Gordo!!! Many...
Happy Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Gordo!!! Many more to come.
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12-19-2010, 04:18 PM
Thread: 502 mpi cam question
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Tyler, are you seeing these gains without...
Tyler, are you seeing these gains without modifying (cutting out the dividers) the lower intake runners and removing the tops down to the floor of the upper plenum?
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12-19-2010, 12:05 AM
Thread: Misc. Performance Goodies
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carb and manifold
Would you please send pictures of the carburetor and manifold to brokerralph@sbcglobal.net. Thank you.
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12-18-2010, 11:46 PM
Thread: 502 mpi cam question
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Your engine should be a hydraulic roller...
Your engine should be a hydraulic roller camshaft, factory GM style lifters. These lifters limit your lift to about .605-.610. The factory cam is 224/224 duration @ .050 on a 115 Lobe Separation...
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10-01-2010, 06:00 PM
Thread: Latham Steering
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Marine Machine Steering Rams
I've got a pair of Marine Machine rams with the clevis ends I'd ship to you for $800.00. I also have a polished tie-bar with the clevis ends for $150.00, I'll machine it to the length you need.
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03-20-2010, 12:37 PM
Thread: Bravo one 3" spacers
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Bravo one 3" spacers
Looking for two 3" spacers for year 2000 Bravo 1 drives. Have two 2" spacers to swap or sell if interested.
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03-02-2010, 01:06 PM
Thread: oil cooler reccomendations?
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Before you remove the crankshaft check the end...
Before you remove the crankshaft check the end play of the crankshaft, look for .005 to .008 play front to back. If you had trashy oil it will show in the main bearings with the rear main likely to...
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03-01-2010, 07:35 PM
Thread: 1999 7.3 Powerstroke
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Yes it has tandem relays. Am I correct in...
Yes it has tandem relays. Am I correct in thinking that one side of the coil circuit is 12 V with key on, the other side gets a ground from the computer. I'm going to look for a call signal in the...
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03-01-2010, 03:13 PM
Thread: oil cooler reccomendations?
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If there was residual metal from his last cam...
If there was residual metal from his last cam failure in the hoses or oil cooler they would be after the filter and sent back into the engine. Since you found metal with a magnet that signals flat...
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03-01-2010, 02:58 PM
Thread: Timing set BBC
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The set Eddie recommended is less expensive,...
The set Eddie recommended is less expensive, THANKS Eddie.
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03-01-2010, 01:55 PM
Thread: Timing set BBC
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Checkout Rollmaster products. The gears are...
Checkout Rollmaster products. The gears are billet, double roller chain available -.002/-.004/-.006 if needed. Part number CS2095 is for Gen 5/6 like yours. Check out www.romacusa.com, it is a...
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03-01-2010, 12:52 PM
Thread: 1999 7.3 Powerstroke
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Could you also please verify the coil side off...
Could you also please verify the coil side off the glow plug relay for me. I assume one signal wire should be 12 volt with key on, and the other side is ground controlled by the PCM. When the glow...
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02-28-2010, 12:29 PM
Thread: 1999 7.3 Powerstroke
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My glow plugs are only 6-7 months old I think...
My glow plugs are only 6-7 months old I think they are OK, the relay is a couple of weeks old. I saw no voltage drop at all when I first cycled the key, wait to start light came on like usual but...
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02-28-2010, 11:49 AM
Thread: 1999 7.3 Powerstroke
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The knowledge and time given by fixxer impressed...
The knowledge and time given by fixxer impressed me enough to ask a question, then this morning I got off my duff and did some investigating. I recorded the following: Intake air temp 36, Oil temp...
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02-27-2010, 05:19 PM
Thread: 1999 7.3 Powerstroke
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I replaced the glow plug relay. I do not see any...
I replaced the glow plug relay. I do not see any voltage drop on the dash guage and the wait to start cycle is pretty short. I estimate the wait to start cycle when cold is about 8-10 seconds. I...
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02-27-2010, 03:46 PM
Thread: 1999 7.3 Powerstroke
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1999 7.3 Powerstroke
Truck is high milage, 410,000. Last summer replaced all injectors, high pressure oil pump, injector pressure regulator, injector wiring harness, and all glow plugs. When below 30 degrees if I do...
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02-18-2010, 03:17 PM
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Steve, could you please PM me your emal address. ...
Steve, could you please PM me your emal address. I have a project to discuss with you. Thank you.
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