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    Lou C replied to the thread Volvo Penta 5.7 GXI Fuel in Oil Runs smooth at idle.
    Agreed it doesn’t make sense; id be thinking of doing an air pressure test of the cooling passages to see if they hold pressure….
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    Lou C replied to the thread I should add a 2nd battery....
    I've been getting 7 years average from the lead acid GP 27 dual purpose batteries I use. My boat is covered but of course some water...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 5.0GXi Starter Replacement.
    I’ve used ARCO with good results for my starter & alternator. Not the cheapest but good. Make sure to use their knurled bolts & torque...
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    Lou C replied to the thread I should add a 2nd battery....
    I added the dual battery system w/ 1, 2, 1+2 and off switch & all new cables about 20 years ago, I keep the boat on a mooring that is...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons.
    Remember it’s America anybody can sue anybody. I wouldn’t rent it. You own it, if someone gets hurt or hurts someone else they come...
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    Lou C replied to the thread The Hull Truth present form..
    Grady is not even at the top of the preference list. When I see center consoles (for our climate in the Northeast are useless) with 3...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Oil selection.
    However most inboard engine manufacturers recommend running at 75% of redine or approx 3500 rpm. If you do that, and make sure the boat...
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    Lou C replied to the thread The Hull Truth present form..
    The main thing about the hull truth is it is biased toward ultra expensive salt water fishing boats with (to me at least) overpriced...
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    Lou C replied to the thread The Hull Truth present form..
    Same I don’t get ads have been there as long as I’ve been here…since 2002…
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    Lou C replied to the thread Oil selection.
    Yep the only way to know is to run a virgin oil analysis. I have a 98 Jeep with a flat tappet cam (4.0 six) and it’s been run on...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Oil selection.
    if Volvos spec is a full syn straight weight oil my guess is that they are concerned about the oil breaking down and losing viscosity...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Oil selection.
    You can also use the Mercruiser 25/40 conventional or syn blend. I have used both & done oil analyses and they hold up well to marine use…
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    Lou C replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.
    The nice thing about replacing them is that Barr includes everything you need….however if you have the left overs any good hardware...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.
    If you ever have to do this job again, try heating the areas on the manifold where the bolts thread in before even trying to loosen...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.
    They don't look clogged, the main thing is you can't really tell if they will seal until you re-surface the sealing surfaces and measure...
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