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kd4pbs replied to the thread Scupper below water line?¿.

Why would a manufacturer think it's a great idea to unnecessarily put holes below the water line? Sounds like a disaster waiting for a...

Sep 3, 2025
kd4pbs reacted to GUS 79's post in the thread Not getting Forward with Like.

THANK YOU GUYS for all your support. It was a mistake I made reinstalling the remote. I am getting all gears now, F, N & Reverse. That...

Sep 3, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 won't "lock in".

Yes - now that I can see that on a decent display, things look quite wonky. Like the input pinion has some parts of the heel of the...
Sep 3, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Oil selection.

While the marine engines do indeed have cooler water jacket temps than their automotive counterparts, I can assure you the oil temps -...

Sep 3, 2025
kd4pbs posted the thread Links at top - shopping on iBoats? in Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics).

Please forgive me if this has been discussed ad-nauseum before, but I've noticed over the past couple of months that the SHOP, BOATS FOR...

Sep 3, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Screeching Noise from Frankenstein 383.

If the coupler were spinning, engine speed would increase and boat speed would decrease until shortly later you would go nowhere and...

Sep 2, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Oil selection.

OEM recommends SAE30 synthetic. Good luck finding that anywhere. I use Rotella T6 15w40.

Sep 2, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread SX-M repainting tips needed.

I am not sure I understand… the primer does not leave a residue or remove aluminum. It chemically etches through whatever oxide layer...

Sep 2, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Question regarding 1999 Volvo Penta 5.0GL and power to the fuel pump relay.

My younger self would never have imagined the reality. I guess those of us who go through it should feel blessed somehow. LOL

Sep 2, 2025
kd4pbs reacted to ESGWheel's post in the thread Question regarding 1999 Volvo Penta 5.0GL and power to the fuel pump relay with Like.

I call those senior moments, and continue to have too many myself :-)

Sep 2, 2025
kd4pbs reacted to i_build's post in the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue with Like.

Got it with the torch and vice grips just have to source new bolts and chase the threads and use anti seize which apparently was left...

Sep 2, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Question regarding 1999 Volvo Penta 5.0GL and power to the fuel pump relay.

Sorry - old age made me miss that you did jump 30 and 87, and the pump ran.

Sep 2, 2025
kd4pbs reacted to Garutlan's post in the thread Question regarding 1999 Volvo Penta 5.0GL and power to the fuel pump relay with Like.

Yes I have confirmed in the past that I do have voltage on pin 30 at all times with the battery connected. I was thinking that I was...

Sep 2, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Question regarding 1999 Volvo Penta 5.0GL and power to the fuel pump relay.

Yes, you will not get the pump running until you turn the key to start. Once started, the voltage from the alternator will sustain that...

Sep 2, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.

If that were mine, I'd MIG weld a nut to what's left. The heat from welding also helps with freeing the stuckness many times. No...

Sep 2, 2025

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