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  1. Lou C

    winterizing question

    That sounds like you did it just fine!
  2. Lou C

    suggestions on removing fuel from tank

    Same here. I once used 2 year old stabilized fuel and it was fine!
  3. Lou C

    winterizing question

    Depending on which ignition system you have that could be true. If you want to do it that way you can ground the high tension lead from the coil to an engine ground to prevent damage (on my old points system). I’d advise following the manufacturers procedure for doing a compression test with...
  4. Lou C

    Mercruiser, 4.3L, Alpha One,175 HP, rebuilt in 2018/inboard/outboard

    Look on eBay to see what people are asking for drives, transom mounts and engines. Being Mercruiser there’s for sure a market for them. Would be a shame to junk the boat though. The reality is and why I fixed mine is anything decent that does not need those repairs; most likely will cost more...
  5. Lou C

    Perspective of Fiberglass Boat design life

    Interesting and most of us, do like to do our own work to the extent that we can. Another perspective is to buy cars, trucks and boats following the used but not used up principal. The last vehicle I bought (2007 Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7 with Quadradrive II) that's what I did and I've owned...
  6. Lou C

    Starter Clicks no Crank

    remember DC electricity must travel in a circle (+)--->(-) Therefore you should: hook up a voltmeter to the large terminal on the starter solenoid with the battery switch on, is the large terminal that has the large positive cable attached to it measuring battery voltage? hook up a volt meter to...
  7. Lou C

    Question about re-filling an Alpha with the drive lube monitor....

    That's what I've always done, there are some of us who are naturally mechanically intuitive and look and listen, others, not so much lol!
  8. Lou C

    Random knock over 4k RPMs...

    Interesting thought, I had a bad leak from my old P/S actuator this summer and one time the fluid level got low enough for the pump to rattle, but I think it would keep doing it, as the pump is ingesting air... you're talking about a random knock that doesn't seem to follow a pattern, correct?
  9. Lou C

    Question about re-filling an Alpha with the drive lube monitor....

    thanks again! So what I'll do is advise the owner to monitor the lube level in the bottle when the boat is re-commissioned in the spring and add fluid as needed.
  10. Lou C

    Question about re-filling an Alpha with the drive lube monitor....

    thanks I'm kinda new to Mercruiser, been an OMC Cobra guy about 20 years so there are some differences to learn. This is a family member's boat so I want it to be right.
  11. Lou C

    Running non ethanal during layup

    Here's how mine looks before cleaning....nothing like that. So somthing else might be going on, maybe alu fuel tank corroding inside?
  12. Lou C

    Replace 1987 Bayliner 2150CF 5.0 liter OMC with a Mercuiser 350 alpha Gen II complete sterndrive

    Post up a pic of what you have. This is a Cobra....
  13. Lou C

    Replace 1987 Bayliner 2150CF 5.0 liter OMC with a Mercuiser 350 alpha Gen II complete sterndrive

    If its a 1987 Bayliner with an OMC Cobra that it totally not needed! The OMC Cobra used the exact same cut out in the transom as the Merc Alpha. That adapter was for the older Volvo drives, prior to the SX models. Now if your Bayliner had an OMC Stringer drive then yes transom work is needed.
  14. Lou C

    Question about re-filling an Alpha with the drive lube monitor....

    OK was doing a drive lube change on an Alpha with the drive lube monitor, I filled it till it came out the upper vent hole, (took approx 40 oz) then went up to the engine and refilled the drive monitor. Later I realized you are supposed to fill till it comes out the vent, replace the vent plug...
  15. Lou C

    Running non ethanal during layup

    Agreed take off your fuel separator and dump it out in a Mason jar and let it sit. See what shows up in the bottom of the jar.... Here's what mine looks like, 100% E10 for 15+ seasons.... I've been getting approx 6 years between rebuilds, I might up-grade to the Racor filter, to see if that...
  16. Lou C

    Hey Newbies

    To this I’ll add…. A REALLY old fashioned idea… Pry open your wallet and buy a FACTORY SHOP MANUAL! Read and learn! My well worn copy:
  17. Lou C

    Running non ethanal during layup

    Sounds like a good idea!
  18. Lou C

    Alpha One Gen 2 Outdrive not going back on

    Great Vid Chris my brother just bought a 2020 Chapparal with the Mercruiser 4.5 Alpha so I guess I’ll be doing this with him sooner than later. Only thing I’ll add is if you’re older have a weak lower back get a drive jack! It and the alignment tool are the best money I have spent on I/O...
  19. Lou C

    Oil sheen in water after start up

    I did have a similar issue with trim lines leaking because of cuts by barnacles but it wasn’t nearly that much oil in the water.
  20. Lou C

    Random knock over 4k RPMs...

    I don’t think a “random knock” is really reflective of detonation that would be more repeated knocking at certain loads. I think you’ve got something else going on there. I’ve been using E10 gas stabilized for at least 15 years and have not had knocking it pinging problems using either 89 or 93...
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