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by Trowerpower
Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275299

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

We hope to pull the boat out of the water mid September to pull the port motor.
by Trowerpower
Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:25 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275299

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Engine builder will disassemble, diagnose and repair after boating season is over. Taking the entire motor to him.
by Trowerpower
Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275299

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

I do not believe the overheating caused the blown head gasket. I believe its the result of a blown head gasket. It started at 160 then fluctuated between 160 and 200. Yea it went to 220 but only momentarily. It runs/starts well, only under wot does it start stumbling. Only further disassembly will t...
by Trowerpower
Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:12 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275299

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Well, i have bad news, the port motor has blown another head gasket between cylinder one and three. This is the third one. She will run up to 4,000rpm and then backs off to 3200rpm. No water in the oil thank you Lord. Will probably pull the motor, check for worpped heads and block and try it one mor...
by Trowerpower
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:15 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275299

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Considering trying "Barnacle Buster", let it sit in the engine for four hours and then open the fresh water valve and flushing the engine. It is really meant for salt water closed cooling systems however they do claim rust removal.. It appears i have slight blockage some where in the engin...
by Trowerpower
Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275299

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Installed a new engine circulation pump with no change. No engine hot spots and cool exhaust manifols. Clamped the short hose between the circulation pump and the engine and it cooled right down. So there is something keeping the water in the engine at the thermostat housing. It has the new thermost...
by Trowerpower
Wed Jul 17, 2019 3:29 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275299

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Tomorrow, new thermostat housing and new thermostat, will install a different washer/gasket on the sea strainer stud, check transmission oil cooler for a restriction, inspect all hoses. Will pull spark plugs to sure its not running lean (i doubt it).
by Trowerpower
Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:07 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275299

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

I replaced the thermostat with a new 140 degree stat. In the process i found two impeller tips wedged in the two smaller holes of the housing. Lord knows how long they have been there. I thought that was the problem but nope. No change. The cast housing is very rusty, will replace it with the revise...
by Trowerpower
Mon Jul 08, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275299

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Thanks for your suggestions! Next time down i will try them, next weekend.
by Trowerpower
Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:57 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275299

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Disassembled the fresh water strainer, small o ring on the strainer bolt is in good shape. It appears the water is flowing through the system, questioning the engine circulator pump. The raw water pump hose appears to be in good shape, wire reinforced hose.