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by matt w
Aug 16th, '07, 09:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 Problems--help needed (long post)
Replies: 32
Views: 22036

John, Just went through the same thing. Ticking noise was the cam lobe and lifter wearing out. The cause was a sticky valve. Something scored the valve guide and more force was needed to open and close the valve causing excess wear. Had to change the cam at anchor while on a trip in the Keys. Heads ...
by matt w
Feb 6th, '07, 09:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's your sign/boating follies continued........
Replies: 19
Views: 10045

Hey Bruce, Heard a couple of terms applied to the "sailors" Wistle Pissers, the sound made by sailors as they pull up to the fuel dock after sitting outside of a marina on the hook for a couple of days and ask how much a gallon of fuel costs, a gallon of water costs, and then just dump their trash a...