well i hope i have a better day next time

[spareparts]

sounds like you may hae a damaged prop hub. With the engine off, put the shifter in forward gear, rotate the prop counter clockwise as viewed from the rear till it locks in gear, then apply extra pressure by standing ion the prop blade, if the prop rotates easily, the hub is probably spun out and will need replacing

[aussie]

Originally Posted by spareparts

sounds like you may hae a damaged prop hub. With the engine off, put the shifter in forward gear, rotate the prop counter clockwise as viewed from the rear till it locks in gear, then apply extra pressure by standing ion the prop blade, if the prop rotates easily, the hub is probably spun out and will need replacing

ok i will try that today what about the reverse not engageing when trim up is that cable adjustment

[aussie]

well i found a bent pushrod well its good in one way but is this common on these engines may look into harden ones well i just check it it is hardened well now what any suggestions would be good and dont say burn it

[spareparts]

I don't think using hardened push rods will solve your problem. I think it may be more of a lash/geometry issue. there is a way to set the valve lash with various length push rods. You have to get the lifter all the way deflated to check the lash. I allways wanted to use a set of adjustable rocker arms on the head, you can use a set made for a 429/460 Ford or adapt a set from a big block checy. It may take a little work, But I bet it would be worth it, it would solve your valve train issues

[aussie]

ok ill check the preload on the lifters and check the rockers slots r not bottoming out i have been look for rollers yella terra make a bolt on one bug i want to avoid buying 16 of them and the push rods r hardened the engine could not of been valve bounching it was only 4000 rpm and the valve springs and double ones may be a tight guide ill let u o im my progress spareparts thanks

[step up here]

ah maybe when you spun the prop the rpms went a little higher then you thought. just get a push rod install and check the lash like spareparts said get a newer style prop with a sleeve and away you go!