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  1. Lou C

    1987 2.3L OMC Steering Questions

    That is the old style Bendix actuator with the separate control valve and metal hydraulic lines. They are loose when the engine is off and get tighter when the engine starts and the pump supplies pressure. There is a grease fitting on the back side of it that might need grease but do NOT over...
  2. Lou C

    First start after lower unit rebuild - new boat owner

    It is more a question of volume of water than pressure. Open cooling systems like these move a high volume of water to carry away the heat of combustion and the exhaust. The fact that your exhaust is steaming suggests low raw water flow, either from the hose or your impeller isn't pumping enough...
  3. Lou C

    First start after lower unit rebuild - new boat owner

    An OMC Cobra usually puts out more water under the transom mount, like this vid, I'd consider replacing the raw water impeller, a very easy job on those.
  4. Lou C

    4.3L OMC Cobra 1988 engine knock/rattle

    Those have a drain plug on em but it’s nearly impossible to get at, all you have to do to keep ‘em from freezing is put the drive down, disconnect the raw water intake hose at the thermostat housing & point it down in the bilge to drain. Then hold it up & fill it with -100 marine antifreeze till...
  5. Lou C

    Where’s the fuse box-1988 BAYLINER CAPRI 3.0

    www.baylinerownersclub.org
  6. Lou C

    2006 Volvo penta 3.0 glp-e misfire on cylinder 4

    see what the maker of the gaskets says. Some say yes some say no. Barr told me yes, I used Permatex Aviation, 6 years later no leaks.
  7. Lou C

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    one way to know is to pull the drive and look in the bellows the other way, is to wait till your gimble bearing starts grinding and your u joints start knocking lol. BTW, this boat is my first boat owned and maintained 20 years. Based on my experience (which on the I/O side, not bad at all) I...
  8. Lou C

    1990 4.3 block and 1995 heads, which rocker tightening specs to follow?

    old school: since your tab only has one mark (zero I'm thinking) the tape just has to have the zero aligned with the slit on the harmonic balancer. that's kinda how Fords were different than Chevrolets they had the timing numbers stamped on the balancer and a pointer sticking out from the block
  9. Lou C

    5.0 mercruiser won’t idle under 1100(ish) rpm’s

    Sounds like your idle system is clogged; either the jets or the air bleeds. Or there is a float/needle valve issue.
  10. Lou C

    1990 4.3 block and 1995 heads, which rocker tightening specs to follow?

    If all you have is the zero mark on the timing tab you should put timing tape on the harmonic balancer for a more accurate job. Mine (1988 4.3 4bbl) is set at 6*BTDC. I have the old school style timing tab with the hash marks on the tin timing cover.
  11. Lou C

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    It is possible the transom is OK but the seal is bad, or there is corrosion between the seal and the gasket that is letting in water. this is one of the real headaches of I/Os, there are many places where they can leak water even beyond the bellows.
  12. Lou C

    5.0 mercruiser won’t idle under 1100(ish) rpm’s

    https://www.crowleymarine.com/omc/oem-parts/stern-drive/1993/502apljvb/deceleration-valve do you have one of these? If so that might be what the vacuum hose is for.
  13. Lou C

    5.0 mercruiser won’t idle under 1100(ish) rpm’s

    I see you have the J-tube for the bowl vent, did you verify float level, and also before installing the carb, set the idle screw so that the idle transfer slots are not over-exposed? This appears to be an OMC 5.0 Ford, judging by the color, stickers etc and exhaust system. What I would do is...
  14. Lou C

    Cut away....

    That is really cool. A boat dealer here on Long Island has one done on a Mercury (I think it’s a Tower of Power); Amity Harbor Marina if I remember correctly.
  15. Lou C

    U Joints

    Not sure who made the originals… Spicer? Rockwell? Anyone know? I still have the originals in my 35 year old OMC Cobra just greased every year.
  16. Lou C

    5.0 mercruiser won’t idle under 1100(ish) rpm’s

    Other signs of an auto carb are: No J-tubes for the bowl vents (although Marine Quadrajets didn’t have the same J tubes like Holleys do) No nipple to hook up the safety overflow yellow tygon hose if using a mechanical fuel pump (although again certain Holleys & Quick Fuel carbs don’t have these...
  17. Lou C

    5.0 mercruiser won’t idle under 1100(ish) rpm’s

    Are you sure it’s not an automotive carb?
  18. Lou C

    5.0 mercruiser won’t idle under 1100(ish) rpm’s

    Tension adjustment on the throttle cable? These are usually adjustable.
  19. Lou C

    Should I replace my surge brakes with electric on my boat trailer?

    I had that same problem with my sons ‘17 Jeep Wrangler. One of the rear calipers siezed up, replaced that & it was fine. A few months later got a dragging front brake. Thought it was the caliper again but this time it was the brake line not allowing the caliper to release. The rubber flex...
  20. Lou C

    Biggest problem with boating?

    Lack of basic knowledge Lack of training & practicing skills; it’s not like driving where you can practice all the time People buying old boats & don’t really realize the pitfalls (wood rot; obsolete drive trains & NLA parts, mechanics won’t work on old stuff). Limited # of skilled mechanics &...
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