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    Lou C replied to the thread 5.7 Vortec Mercruiser , water ingestion..
    I don't know if it was totally solved 100% but the Vortec engines both V6 and V8 had problems with intake gaskets leaking coolant into...
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    Lou C reacted to Pmt133's post in the thread My 84 4winns horizon 195 project. with Like Like.
    So I finally had a day off between events. I'll be out now for wedding festivities as someone decided to make me best man. (2 friends...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 1999 4.3L....
    It can happen with temperature swings and humidity. The only way to tell for sure it to run it on the water up on plane for a while &...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 1999 4.3L....
    https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=BARMC-KT-V643CONV About the same price I paid, for my conversion, and I...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 1999 4.3L....
    The condensation can definitely happen depending on weather conditions like humidity and temperature, and idling it on the water hose...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Engine backfiring through throttle body when trying to accelerate.
    Thinking back, a back fire through the carb was my prelude to the blown head gaskets I had about 10 years ago. I remember the first...
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    Lou C replied to the thread SX-A Gear Oil Question.
    there are non LS gear oils, just have to look for them.
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    Lou C replied to the thread Bayliner contessa wont plane.
    Are you sure the outdrive is staying all the way down when you’re trying to get the boat to plane.
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    Lou C replied to the thread Engine backfiring through throttle body when trying to accelerate.
    Might be a vacuum leak with the surging idle and low vacuum test results; should be higher than 12” of mercury.
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    Lou C replied to the thread SX-A Gear Oil Question.
    Not sure how the LS additive (friction modifier) would work with the cone clutch. Might not be the right thing for it, probably wouldn't...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Exhaust manifold/risers/elbow question.
    True and if you want a full system including the manifolds, you have to make sure that the impeller in the outdrive or on the engine...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Exhaust manifold/risers/elbow question.
    They do and can be set up either way. there was a guy on this forum who adapted those to a V6 Cobra like mine and if they actually fit...
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    Lou C replied to the thread How do I safely remove anti-siphon and intake line?.
    Good work trying to leave no stone unturned. I’d get an outboard tank and run it with fresh gas if it runs good that will tell you if...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Exhaust manifold/risers/elbow question.
    I'd start by removing the rubber exhaust hoses (this can be quite the battle, sometimes harder than getting the bolts out lol) what you...
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    Lou C reacted to Horigan's post in the thread Engine swap. Raw water intake 4.3 with Like Like.
    I would leave the hose connected at the transom and move it out of the way for engine install, then connect to the engine once it's...
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