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  1. Lou C

    Running Volvo Penta 4.3GL with outdrive removed?

    That part is actually plastic. and they can crack and leak! What I did was run my water hose to the thermostat housing but the OMC Cobra had the impeller in the drive unlike the Volvo so it was a bit simpler. If you like you can just disconnect the feed hose to the impeller, measure the ID of...
  2. Lou C

    OMC COBRA 5.8 EFI and ESA

    Sounds like you tried to cover all the bases... questions... did you check the drag of the shift cable with it disconnected at both ends with a fish scale? should be not more than 2.5 lbs, the drag on the cable is pretty important... also if you shifted the lower unit when it's off the boat...
  3. Lou C

    Running Volvo Penta 4.3GL with outdrive removed?

    Just make sure the hose stays in place because if it falls off the impeller will burn as well as the rubber exhaust hoses below the exhaust elbows.
  4. Lou C

    Running Volvo Penta 4.3GL with outdrive removed?

    Yep at idle most will come out the bottom of the transom mount but some will come thru the exhaust bellows
  5. Lou C

    Running Volvo Penta 4.3GL with outdrive removed?

    Yes that’s how to do it. I would stick a rag in the driveshaft bellows because water may splash out of the exhaust bellows right underneath the driveshaft bellows.,
  6. Lou C

    OMC COBRA 5.8 EFI and ESA

    https://www.westmarine.com/dometic-xtreme-side-mount-control-18874594.html?queryID=bb904f4a4c91f10261674604486e1695&objectID=18874594&indexName=production_na01_westmarine_demandware_net__WestMarine__products__en_US Like this but check if our sponsor iboats sells something similar….
  7. Lou C

    OMC COBRA 5.8 EFI and ESA

    Are you sure you need a new remote control? There are others listed on the iboats website…
  8. Lou C

    OMC COBRA 5.8 EFI and ESA

    Overfilling if extreme could hypothetically cause a leak but nothing, nada, zero, zilch to do with the clutch dog. That’s either a shift cable/linkage/ESA issue or a lower unit issue. Not overfilled oil & water in the gear oil.
  9. Lou C

    Is a 4.3 Mercrusier Waterpump the same as a 4.3 Chevy waterpump ?

    So are mine, spraying with Boeshield/CorrosionX have kept them from rusting thru so far after 20 seasons in the salt air.
  10. Lou C

    4.3 won’t start

    Was the battery wiring checked, positive to starter solenoid positive, ground to engine stud near bellhousing? Was the fuel pump getting a good ground? When I look at these schematics I am grateful to have a simple points ignition, mechanical fuel pump and 4bbl carb. But always check and verify...
  11. Lou C

    Gimbal bearing lubrication without zirc fitting

    Like a sealed unit bearing on the front of a 4x4 truck or SUV Not sure if you could use one of those needle adapter fittings but be careful! I also prefer the greaseable ones but in fact thinking about it all my vehicles have had the sealed bearings and only had to replace them on our Subarus...
  12. Lou C

    Can I use this Y pipe

    I might just replace it with a good freshwater used one. I have one for my Cobra that I bought from NLA Marine it literally looks brand new. Still running the original one, if you can believe it, 20+ years of salt water use.
  13. Lou C

    Simple winterization process / draining 4.3gl

    You’re welcome & good luck with the winterizing job!
  14. Lou C

    The End

    Already thinking of next season. Bought a new Garmin fishfinder/plotter to replace my 10 year old one, also will upgrade the sound system and install a new remote control.
  15. Lou C

    Is a 4.3 Mercrusier Waterpump the same as a 4.3 Chevy waterpump ?

    Most people working on older boats probably wind up using a Sierra marine pump.
  16. Lou C

    Simple winterization process / draining 4.3gl

    You can really use either one, if you always used syn before then I’d continue, but the conventional oils are good too. To me the true test is 2 things: 1) oil analysis, does it stay in grade or shear down? 2) hot slow idle oil pressure, how much does it drop from cold oil pressure? Esp after...
  17. Lou C

    Simple winterization process / draining 4.3gl

    Other options: Rotella 15/40 Delo 15/40 Valvoline VR-1 20/50 The thing to avoid is any non syn 10/30 or 10/40 because they will break down under sustained RPM use. I have used the Merc conventional 25/40 and the syn blend 25/50 both hold their viscosity well; I know this because I do a...
  18. Lou C

    Winterizing a Merc A1-G1 Block Question Antifreeze

    Well that’s good!
  19. Lou C

    Simple winterization process / draining 4.3gl

    Either one will work; you can also use Mercruiser 25/40 very easy to find.
  20. Lou C

    Simple winterization process / draining 4.3gl

    checking alignment
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