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  1. Lou C

    1994-96 four Winns freedom 3.0 cobra belt routing

    94-96 were the joint venture with Volvo models so it's the same as a Volvo SX of the same year.
  2. Lou C

    High compression in 1 cylinder - 7.4 carb

    The problem with cam design is overlap in addition to the torque curve. Too much overlap results in exhaust reversion. If the BBC is just like the SBC, to get the timing cover off the engine oil pan has to come off or at least get lowered.
  3. Lou C

    1988 Bayliner Capri with a 2.3L OMC Ford cobra

    Make sure your front cleats are secure I like a mooring with 2 pennant lines instead of one that spreads the load over both cleats.
  4. Lou C

    1988 Bayliner Capri with a 2.3L OMC Ford cobra

    About 34” so figure you want at least 4-5 feet to maneuver safely
  5. Lou C

    1988 Bayliner Capri with a 2.3L OMC Ford cobra

    Only if it’s going to be shallower than 4 or 5 feet. Otherwise I’d leave it down
  6. Lou C

    High compression in 1 cylinder - 7.4 carb

    The head gaskets have to be marine grade & I see that Fel Pro also sells marine intake gaskets separately from the full set. You want the marine gaskets because one thing you don’t want to have happen is for the water passage in the intake to leak into the cam valley. Marine engine gaskets are...
  7. Lou C

    High compression in 1 cylinder - 7.4 carb

    Yep that #8 intake valve seemed like it was hardly moving relative to the others. Unlike the earlier small blocks this engine has the non adjustable valve train. So at this point you have to decide how far you want to go with it. You can remove the pushrod & see if it’s bent. If so you can...
  8. Lou C

    HELP: Rusted bolts on leaf springs

    Just be careful with those pipe cheaters because if the socket strips the bolt or it breaks it you can go flying & wrench your back! I’m in my 60’s as well lol. Been working on my own stuff about 50 years!
  9. Lou C

    1988 Bayliner Restore or Replace

    the problem with all covers is lack of ventilation. I have a cover with a support frame so I don't have to use shrinkwrap, it does breath but still have moisture inside, even with moisture buckets etc. shrinkwrap should have vents it does not breathe at all. ultimately I should put vents in...
  10. Lou C

    HELP: Rusted bolts on leaf springs

    Sounds like the bolts may have been seized in the bushing I never had one that bad and I've replaced the leaf springs on my old trailer 4 times I think over 20+ years. I always grease up the threads when installing (and the springs) and spray all of it a couple times a year with Corrosion X. So...
  11. Lou C

    1988 Bayliner Restore or Replace

    I heard the same thing from the owner of one of the best 'glass & paint shops on Long Island (Raybo Marine in Lindenhurst, Long Island). In fact he seemed to feel that wood was better at strength and flexibility, if the glass work was really done properly. That's the big IF. If I ever buy...
  12. Lou C

    FACTORY PARTS..... a bit of a rant....

    look up Stumpy's fab works I'm sure it's a lot more now but well worth it, if you plan on owning I/O boats for a long time.
  13. Lou C

    FACTORY PARTS..... a bit of a rant....

    You can see how many times this thing has been painted with anti fouling, it looks bad but works great. No real repairs in close to 20 years salt water. The Cobra is a little different with the install, you R+R with it in Neutral, no need to keep prop from moving, slide a long thin screwdriver...
  14. Lou C

    FACTORY PARTS..... a bit of a rant....

    I r& r the drive EVERY YEAR. Salt water never sleeps! I use a drive jack & have done it so many times it doesn’t take me more that 15 min to get it off & 1/2 hr to put it back on. Been doing this since 2007. Shops here charge at least 300 for that. That drive jack I figure saved me over $4000 in...
  15. Lou C

    FACTORY PARTS..... a bit of a rant....

    Even on my old OMC Cobra I will search for and wait for OEM parts for certain things…. Bellows Shift cable Impeller Exhaust I use Barr because they are an OEM supplier. OEM shift cable on my boat was on it when I bought it (in 2002, 21 years ago) and is still good! How? Store boat with drive...
  16. Lou C

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    Glad you found the cause!
  17. Lou C

    High compression in 1 cylinder - 7.4 carb

    If you have been running with the choke like that (nearly closed) it’s been running way too rich & may have a lot of carbon build up in the combustion chambers. One issue with electric chokes is that they are actually an electric un-choke. Unless they have 12v continuously it will stay closed...
  18. Lou C

    1988 350 Stumble Problem

    All you have to do to check & clean & lube the centrifugal weights is remove the plate the points are mounted to I think it’s like 2 screws…
  19. Lou C

    90 4.3 reman

    Vibration? Yes the non-balance shaft units do vibrate more, but not excessively, I've had one 21 years. I'd want to know about the cyls that only had 120 & 110 psi. Mine normally is 165-170 both before and after a top end overhaul. If you go with the Vortec, you'll need an 8 bolt Vortec intake...
  20. Lou C

    1988 350 Stumble Problem

    All the fuel pump has to do is keep the fuel bowl in the carb full.
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