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  1. Lou C

    Volvo Penta 855932 Prestolite 7801A advance springs

    Yep can’t get those modules for the Prestolite BID (electronic) units, the earlier ones with points & condenser can still be serviced. I have spare springs, points plate etc for mine…I think I might have bought the last of those in the inventory!
  2. Lou C

    Really strange issue with DPSM trim system - hoping for help

    I think that the Volvo SX has a manifold for the trim lines in the gimble housing just like the OMC Cobra, it’s tough to get at with the engine in place, maybe when the lines were connected to that they were crossed..
  3. Lou C

    Volvo penta 4.3GL Knock in engine.

    He’s playing with auto-correct You need to install your distributor correctly!
  4. Lou C

    Volvo penta 4.3GL Knock in engine.

    Distributor installed out of time
  5. Lou C

    Volvo penta 4.3GL Knock in engine.

    Distributor and customer installed out of time
  6. Lou C

    Stupid me, no oil

    When I put in a new set of leaf springs I coat em with a handful of OMC/Evinrude triple guard grease and then spray 2x a year with fluid film. The ones I installed 4 years ago still look new….
  7. Lou C

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    lol same As old as…the small block Chevrolet
  8. Lou C

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I’m very been at that same point for the past few years I might be a bit older than you Ted lol! I have permanently lubed ujoints & front wheel bearings in my 98 Jeep it’s 27 years old with 182,000 miles & I have not had to change one yet! With the drive, I’d be worried about the bellows...
  9. Lou C

    Housekeeping PSA

    Sorry to see that! Water damage is the worst! We have a whole house water filter system and as part of that we have water alarms in the furnace room, laundry room, all bathrooms and really should add one 1️⃣ n the kitchen! If there’s a leak the alarm system shuts off the water flow…saved us a...
  10. Lou C

    4.3L mercruiser engine

    seeing that, id want to take readings with an IR temp gun,,,,
  11. Lou C

    outdrive stuck

    sounds good and as much as it can be a pain, removing that outdrive at the end of each season, can help you avoid the pain, of this! my gimble bearing was last replaced 21 years ago just checked the bellows I replaced 9 years ago and it looks great the ujoints, are original, 37 years old with...
  12. Lou C

    outdrive stuck

    Yep thought of the grinder but gotta be careful!
  13. Lou C

    4.3L mercruiser engine

    Some of the other readings don't make sense, your engine temp is very low, yet water pressure is also low, with low water pressure you might expect the engine temp to be too high....
  14. Lou C

    outdrive stuck

    How about heating the inner race of the bearing?
  15. Lou C

    93 mercruiser 4.3 alpha one gen 2 fuel problem (I think)

    Well you’d have to know how much the floats are supposed to weigh or buy a new set and compare new to the old. I haven’t had that problem with the Quadrajet in the boat but it can happen…I have heard of those floats in the Carter/Weber/Edelbrock 4 bbl rubbing against the side of the fuel bowl…..
  16. Lou C

    Sealing the U-Joint Bellows watertight on an OMC Cobra

    PS I inspected the bellows today because I was going to reinstall the outdrive, and it looks good, no small cracks anywhere, even though it was installed 9 years ago!
  17. Lou C

    Is this Water Pump to Gear Housing Adapter Installed Correctly?

    Sounds good! Today I replaced that o ring on the bellcrank & put the drive back on & fired it up after its long winters nap..
  18. Lou C

    Sealing the U-Joint Bellows watertight on an OMC Cobra

    Looks good!
  19. Lou C

    Is this Water Pump to Gear Housing Adapter Installed Correctly?

    Here’s mine, crusty one is my original run in salt water for 20+ years one Next is a spare unit I bought for parts. Both appear to be flush with the upper gear housing
  20. Lou C

    Is this Water Pump to Gear Housing Adapter Installed Correctly?

    The other thing to look for is water in the gear oil, that seal is what keeps water from the water pump out of the gear oil.
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