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Hey all, First time posting. I've been following for sometime and learning as much as I can but still consider myself a novice - intermediate. Yesterday while I was completing a coolant flush I noticed very tiny amount of bubbling right at the headgasket line on the aft end of the engine nearest the flywheel. I googled and found this user's post: here The bubbling is exactly that, though on the back end of the engine. Similar to that user, I also notice no issues starting, no water in oil, or oil in coolant. I was able to observe the water in the headertank while engine was running and didn't notice any bubbles either. I followed the suggestion to retorque the head bolts to spec, and noticed next time I fired the engine there was no bubbling, after some time before the thermostat opened, I noticed much reduced bubbling, so small I was second guessing my eyes. After the engine was a temp no further bubbles. I gave her some throttle, no bubbles either. I'm planning on pulling the injectors and swapping in a rebuilt injection pump due to a small fuel leak from the pump weep hole. Should I dive in and replace the headgasket now? Is this typical behavor for a head that just needed tightening? Am I nuts to consider a gasket replacement? Thanks all for any advice!
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Just had new engine electrics done and hoping boat would be happy for a while A local mechanic had just tightened the gearbox cable, and made a minor adjustment to the engine speed, to stop the engine rattling so much at low revs. Alas I moved the boat everything was fine. Wouldnt start next day. Checked engine bay Must have overheated - overspill residue left on radiator Only the water was oily had leaked down both sides. I jumped the leisure and starter batteries (no ignition lights were coming on as I turned key) ignition lights now coming on, but engine wouldnt engage. I know nothing about engines. But I figure if oil has mixed with the water system, this is very bad & I might have to find ££££ What's the damage peeps? Cheers Mart
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Hi recent issue, I believe the output shaft seal has gone on me. I was playing with the morse controller without the engine running and when I fired it up this began to leak. its behind the control plate, how can I take this apart and replace the seal, I really need to do it myself as I am out of money. But worried I may lose something. any help will be great. Okay so I should scrap the above, how to keep the ball bearing and spring in place, when I undo the nut where the control lever lives ? IMG_1644.mp4 IMG_1681.MOV
