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  1. Lou C

    Replacing 95 merc 4.3 with 87 OMC 4.3

    They might be fine; the “official” way to check these is to lay a straight edge over them and see if you can fit a .003” in anywhere it should not fit, if they are really good a .001” won’t fit.
  2. Lou C

    1993 Mercruiser 7.4 - Is my Problem Carb or Thunderbolt IV module

    See it's not rocket science!
  3. Lou C

    1993 Mercruiser 7.4 - Is my Problem Carb or Thunderbolt IV module

    I wouldn’t exchange an original marine Q-jet for anything you get via internet because you might wind up with a Franken carb that will never work right. I used to think a QJet was too hard for a novice to rebuild but when I took a crack at my original one I found that it’s no harder than any...
  4. Lou C

    Replacing 95 merc 4.3 with 87 OMC 4.3

    On second thought I might want to go over those elbows with a file or belt sander and then check em
  5. Lou C

    5.7 TBI possible fuel pump issue

    How about the crank sensor? These can cause trouble when the engine gets hot.
  6. Lou C

    1993 Mercruiser 7.4 - Is my Problem Carb or Thunderbolt IV module

    Did the mechanic actually test the timing advance with an advance timing light at different rpm? Between an electronic ignition system & a carb, a carb is more likely to cause running problems.
  7. Lou C

    Replacing 95 merc 4.3 with 87 OMC 4.3

    The manifolds look ok, but the sealing surfaces of the elbows look a little questionable. If I was replacing an engine I’d replace the elbows to be on the safe side.
  8. Lou C

    Replacing 95 merc 4.3 with 87 OMC 4.3

    Agreed those gaskets can be a problem on any wet exhaust design especially in salt water. When I installed my Barr exhaust conversion 6 years ago I coated all of the sealing surfaces with Permatex Aviation & that & good gaskets seems to have helped it seal well. So far no leaks but I’ll probably...
  9. Lou C

    383 conversion, outdrive concern.

    That drive was used behind big blocks so it should be fine
  10. Lou C

    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    If you can see thru the hole in the gimble housing it should be obvious. Keep in mind if you run it with the water on it will be exiting the gimble housing just below the bellows so you’re gonna get wet. Me, I’d just do it at cranking speed. Good enough to see if there’s a wobble. Just disable...
  11. Lou C

    Explosion and Fire Danger

    I live approx 300 ft from the water in Long Island NY; but am elevated about 100 ft above sea level. It isn’t that easy to get homeowners insurance. So the last time I had to change companies the ins co sent an inspector who inspected the entire house in person! No problems found lucky for me...
  12. Lou C

    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    Anyone who questions if they want to resto an old rotted fiberglass boat has to really read through some of the resto threads in the resto forum here. You will find that: It’s always a lot worse than it looks It often involves pulling the engine & transom mount if an I/O you have to wear full...
  13. Lou C

    Explosion and Fire Danger

    Insurance companies do inspections so they will find things and ask you to change them. It could be things like loose shingles, overhanging branches, sub standard wiring etc.
  14. Lou C

    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    nah that looks like a 'deck over' meaning a deck laid over an old rotted deck, pass.
  15. Lou C

    Transom removal on SX

    Be careful with those, make sure whatever tool you use really fits properly, because you don't want to strip them. Might want to put the tool in place, give it a few taps with a hammer, maybe carefully use heat on the piece it screws into (pivot housing), because it looks like it's been in there...
  16. Lou C

    No longer made in USA

    my cousin & I used to return bottles to the supermarket when we lived in Brooklyn NY and bought balsa wood gliders with the proceeds.
  17. Lou C

    No longer made in USA

    I delivered newspapers on my English 3 speed (still have it) for a few summers 1969-1970 and worked at a summer camp all through high school. We did learn how long it takes to make a buck! Today they can't fill the jobs that are here still. What's wrong with this picture? While they are...
  18. Lou C

    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    I think you probably could see it, I know when the harmonic balancer slipped on my '98 Jeep 4.0 it was pretty obvious. As long as you have water hooked up you could run it at idle but the exhaust water would be shooting all over you trying to see the coupler thru the gimble bearing lol. when the...
  19. Lou C

    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    It would be interesting to crank the engine over (ignition & fuel sys disabled) with the drive off looking thru the gimble bearing to see if the coupler spins true….
  20. Lou C

    Replacing 95 merc 4.3 with 87 OMC 4.3

    I thought that looking at their parts section but it’s good to know for sure…
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