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  1. Lou C

    5.0LX surging/stumbling

    As far as the tools given the access is not easy like a Holley 2 or 4 bbl it is easier with the style of tool that has the flex shaft with the various attachments. That’s what I use and when you do the port side one beware the spinning alternator fins & belt! The starboard side one is hard to see.
  2. Lou C

    5.0LX surging/stumbling

    There’s many in you tube and there is a link to a good one on the Boaters Ed web forum.
  3. Lou C

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    With the stats I always test them in a pot of hot water with an old style radiator thermometer before installing to make sure they open at the rated temp and far enough. When installing I use some gasket sealer on the gasket & bolts but nothing on the o ring. As far as winterizing what I do is...
  4. Lou C

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Well all we have here is coastal salt water. They can be made to last as I have done, but it takes a lot of work. As far as extra maintenance & repairs in salt water, what I’ve found it’s mostly the anti fouling of the outdrive & transom mount. Not many actual repairs needed, I just resealed the...
  5. Lou C

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I've had a good run with mine but would I buy another, not for here I wouldn't, I would consider repowering it, but really the only reason to put up with I/Os here is if you want a cruiser type boat, that can be powered by a single engine, that has good engine access, and NO cat converter...
  6. Lou C

    2005 mercury 4.3 spitting oil out. Starboard side

    no need to buy at Mercury's inflated prices, you can also find them at Summit Racing or Jeg's
  7. Lou C

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    My brother just traded his 2020 Chap 21’ I/O for a 2024 Chap 19’ outboard. Nice brand new no more I/O headaches!
  8. Lou C

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    190* F is too hot for raw water cooling because in the water passages around the exh valves which is about the hottest it can get you could be seeing over 200*!and get localized boiling. I think your old stat is not opening all the way. The new stat, what’s the rated opening temp? I have used...
  9. Lou C

    OMC Cobra Lower unit replacement

    And, the even cheaper alternative is the SEI Cobra to Alpha conversion. The conversions make sense if the engine & transom mount & transom itself are in good condition & don’t need work. This saves a lot of labor cost if you can’t pull the engine & transom mount yourself. As for me I’ve had one...
  10. Lou C

    OMC Cobra Lower unit replacement

    You can leave most of your transom mount in place & swap to a 1994-2005 Volvo SX.
  11. Lou C

    2005 mercury 4.3 spitting oil out. Starboard side

    Right above the level of the oil pan on the block is where the automotive dipstick would be, on marine engines this is plugged with a rubber plug, if that is missing or leaking that could cause your problem.
  12. Lou C

    5.0LX surging/stumbling

    On the Quadrajet one of the common problems is clogged or partially clogged idle air bleeds, but if you’re idling find that may not be the issue you’re having. Then some of the accel pump orings don’t hold up to E10 gas well there are better quality ones available. Lastly sometimes the secondary...
  13. Lou C

    OMC Cobra outdrive not aligning

    There’s that, and here’s a few tricks I learned on the Cobra… I use a drive jack with the boat on level ground Then get the height of the drive to line up with the pivot housing Next slide a long thin screwdriver in the ujoint area Carefully guide the driveshaft in keeping it as straight as...
  14. Lou C

    1989 Formula 26PC Twin Mercruiser 4.3LX, Alpha I, Gen 1 - Water Leak at/in Transom Assy

    The caulk around the transom assemblies is a sign that there has been a problem for a while, with a transom & transom assembly in good shape you should never need caulk on the outside of the transom mount. This is one of the chronic headaches of I/Os they can leak from several areas in the...
  15. Lou C

    How do you all like your remote oil filter setups?

    I did think of that but bending myself into the spot I've have to get into, is beyond my current physical flexibility lol. And don't want to muck it up. I use either Sierra or Merc filters and have never had trouble getting one off. Another good option for these engines is Wix. I have a...
  16. Lou C

    I am not perfect.

    Agreed about appliances et al. We have an 80s Kenmore fridge and a 70s Hobart dishwasher that I refuse to get rid of. A good friend redid his house a few years back and has all modern appliances and they all are junk.
  17. Lou C

    How do you all like your remote oil filter setups?

    Thanks for the confirmation on the bypass. I think I bought that same valve from Merc, I have to check the package. As my engine is installed I can't get at it for now, so not going to install the kit I bought from Michigan Motorz till I have to pull the engine due to old age or whatever...
  18. Lou C

    I am not perfect.

    For boats I like Deka Marine Master flooded lead acid DP gp 27s, I average 7 seasons on them.
  19. Lou C

    Water Intrusion Puzzle

    well I took my 1988 apart in 2017 due to bad head gaskets, it had been run raw water cooled in salt water about 15 years at that time, I used my De Walt 1/2" impact to get them out, and not one broke, so there's hope! I actually had more trouble with the intake manifold, it was stuck on there...
  20. Lou C

    Ram down....uggh

    I still think if you’d consider used it’s hard to go wrong with the last few years of a Toyota Tundra 5.7. Right now I’m debating getting a used 4Runner vs a Grand Cherokee or Wrangler…. Or, find the last of the Ram 1500s with the Hemi but no Etorque.
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