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  1. Lou C

    Running 5.7 without choke on quadrajet?

    I’ve never had a problem with the ancient divorced choke on my QJet. Just like my ‘72 Chevy!
  2. Lou C

    Trim and tilt problems on 5.0L

    When I R&R the drive each year I have always greased that Ram rod & the bushings & never had noise from there. I guess if the bushings are worn & have play that could cause noise. You remove at least one of the nuts on the rod then lube the rod in the bushings and use a socket & ratchet to twist...
  3. Lou C

    Oil level too high?

    I think you'll get a better outcome that way. Just checked mine today for a data point: Checked cold before running: about 1/2 a qt high on the dipstick Checked hot after running on plane for a while, then letting it sit 5-10 min: right at the full line.
  4. Lou C

    Oil level too high?

    Mine has always taken a bit less than the book says, usually 1/2 qt to 1 qt depending on the angle of the boat, I always recheck when its in the water. The dipstick tube that connect to the bottom of the oil pan depend on the oil level equalizing between the pan and the tube and this causes a...
  5. Lou C

    Fuel System questions for Mercruiser 260 EFI Conversion

    It sounds like you had either an old worn out carb, or a carb that might not be worn out but wasn't really cleaned properly which is the most important part of the process. If done right with high quality parts you shouldn't have those problems. I wonder how much of an improvement you would...
  6. Lou C

    1991 4.3 OMC Oil and Water

    Well yes but you won’t know unless you do an air pressure test of the cooling system. How did you winterize it? Suck AF up the drive? That’s no good unless you drained the block first. That much water had to come from somewhere!
  7. Lou C

    Motor out of alignment

    That tool is a must have to get the engine aligned….
  8. Lou C

    5.7 ENGINE OIL PAN

    Before doing anything I’d see if the banjo bolt from the original engine fits the one you are replacing it with. Also and perhaps more important are the flywheels different? Will the coupler from the original engine bolt onto the one for the 2 piece main seal??? Cobra or Stringer?
  9. Lou C

    Fuel System questions for Mercruiser 260 EFI Conversion

    Unless Holley says specifically that this system can be used in a marine application I’m not sure I’d do it. What’s the big advantage over rebuilding a Quadrajet or even a brand new Edelbrock or Holley? Better cold starts and smoother cold running for all that expense & complexity? I just don’t...
  10. Lou C

    1991 4.3 OMC Oil and Water

    Sometimes when running it on the water hose the engine doesn’t get hot enough to cause leaks in the cooling system to bleed over into the oil. The only true test is a run under load in the water. Air pressure test the cooling passages first. When my HGs blew I could run it on the water hose with...
  11. Lou C

    1988 4.3 ltr engine starter wiring

    My engine (mechanical pump) has the purple wire on that small stud on the outboard side but mine is a points ignition not electronic, maybe that makes the difference. If you want a good quality starter get an ARCO, I have their starter and alternator on my engine and both work 100% all the time...
  12. Lou C

    Trim and tilt problems on 5.0L

    Yep I’d do it before it gets any worse. Should be checked yearly
  13. Lou C

    Ram 5.7L hemi engine tick, misfire cyl 3

    I’ve read of these problems for a long time having owned a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 5.7. I have not had cam/lifter problems though. The earlier run of the Hemi starting in 2005 had some problems with dropped valve seats but not a lot of cam problems. On the next revision of the Hemi...
  14. Lou C

    1991 4.3 OMC Oil and Water

    Sad to see that with such few hrs. I have the same engine in my boat. Mine blew both HGs about 6 years ago but it was likely due to an overheat 3 years before that. I got the water out of the oil fast (salt water) and was able to save it. Installed reman heads because the originals were cracked...
  15. Lou C

    2005 Rinker Captiva 192 - should I stay away

    I actually really like that style of boat and wish US manufacturers would build boats like that in that size. All we get here are bowriders (poor in rough water, not really safe) dual consoles (better but still not what I want) or center consoles (only good in warm weather regions, not North...
  16. Lou C

    2005 Rinker Captiva 192 - should I stay away

  17. Lou C

    2005 Rinker Captiva 192 - should I stay away

    That P/S ram is about a grand but that’s not the worst of it….some boats you can change it with the engine in place some you have to pull the engine. I did the one in my Cobra last year and it was no fun. Removed rear seats and both exhaust manifolds. Then got to deal with the 4 cotter pins from...
  18. Lou C

    Trim and tilt problems on 5.0L

    When I do mine I grease it with the engine running on the water hose that spreads it all through the bearing because that bearing turns whenever the engine is running.
  19. Lou C

    2005 Rinker Captiva 192 - should I stay away

    The biggest issues due to age are wood rot in structural members and availability of certain engine parts for ignition and EFI if so equipped. If not built well to start (glassing structural members) and/or left out in the weather in a damp climate it could have lots of rot from 17 years of...
  20. Lou C

    Trim will go down not up IO Volvo Penta

    I would check all the terminals on the trim relays it’s possible they got wet & the one not working got corroded. Might have to take ‘em apart clean the terminals with contact cleaner or fine sandpaper if really bad. The blue wire is up & the green wire is down…. That or the relay might be bad...
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