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  1. Lou C

    1990 Mercruiser 5.7/v8 rusted exhaust manifold bolt

    Yep you’d think so as long as no water in the oil or cylinders it should be ok
  2. Lou C

    1995 Volvo Penta 5.8 FSI

    Approx $1390 less the fuel pump, not bad for what it is. The carb conversion could be done for about 800 or so depending on what you have to pay for the carb, those prices can vary if Holley runs sales. I wonder if they can find a local dealer with tech support if you have any issues with the...
  3. Lou C

    1990 Mercruiser 5.7/v8 rusted exhaust manifold bolt

    And if the manifolds were welded up (freeze damage) I wonder if you will find JB weld patching freeze cracks on the side of the block...because if someone let it freeze and the manifolds cracked, the engine might have as well. Is the oil clean, or milky?
  4. Lou C

    Awful Boat-Outboard Mismatch.-

    The decals are wrong but I do think that’s a Four Winns hull; probably a 195 Sundowner
  5. Lou C

    357 mag bravo 4v long block replacement

    Yep that looks worse than my old heads when I had both HGs blown! If the cyls did not get rusted up you might able to save it with reman heads like I did.
  6. Lou C

    1993 4.3 engine winterization

    Sounds like you got it right, I'd just disconnect the raw water intake hose where it connects to the thermostat housing, put the drive down and point that hose down so it drains, then fill it with -100 AF till it runs out the drive water intakes. Bump starter for a sec, that puts AF in the...
  7. Lou C

    Awful Boat-Outboard Mismatch.-

    You have to hit the drop down it will show more years going way back, I even found the catalogs for my '88 H-200 in there.
  8. Lou C

    Awful Boat-Outboard Mismatch.-

    I looked round their old catalogs, there was a 195 Sundowner outboard, this is a 19.5" boat, I think the one in the pics is mis labeled, a 210 Sundowner would be 20'10" long which I don't think that one is. In fact I don't think there was ever a 210 Sundowner outboard model built. What is the...
  9. Lou C

    1992 Mercruiser 4.3L 262 CID Pre-Vortex Back Fires

    Even some of the manuals tell you to spin the pushrod, but the moving it up and down method I think is more accurate, I think friction can throw off the spinning the pushrod method. If its backfiring through the carb an intake valve staying slightly open could cause that too, from too tight...
  10. Lou C

    Awful Boat-Outboard Mismatch.-

    Take a look at the Four Winns website, there are older catalogs available on their site... When the outboard is tilted down the anti cavitation plate should be at about the same height as the keel. Talk about a bad match the trailer is even worse, that axle has to go way back for it to be...
  11. Lou C

    Winterizing

    First you have to have a hose that puts out good water pressure and is not kinked. If you're doing this at home make sure someone is not taking a shower or doing the wash at the same time because it will drop the water pressure enough to overheat the engine... Put the muffs on the lower unit...
  12. Lou C

    Cooling Intake line issue - What next?

    Interesting and not that uncommon on salt water boats. On my OMC Cobra there was a plastic water screen in the lower unit just like on the Johnson & Evinrude outboards. Because my boat is moored in salt water approx 5-6 months each season even with painting it with anti fouling paint I still had...
  13. Lou C

    1995 Volvo Penta 5.8 FSI

    I don’t know anyone who’s tried to use this system, I’ve seen a number of installs on classic muscle cars on the internet that are interesting. I think in terms of cost, complexity and availability of spare parts for boats carbs are superior. Just take a look at the complexity of wiring harness...
  14. Lou C

    5.0 GXI-N Cooling System

    Well in either case if you use muffs or the flush port you have your water pressure helping the impeller move the water. The only true test is to put the boat in the water and test it under operating conditions. Normally, the raw water hose will be full of water due to the fact that its below...
  15. Lou C

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    They are ignorant. Vortec gives 30 hp on the V8 and if your in salt water ask that dealer if he’s ever seen the inside of a salt water run raw water cooled motor after 10 years...he does not know what he’s talking about...
  16. Lou C

    Another winterize question

    Well there is still the raw water intake hose that leads up to the heat exchanger, I'd disconnect that hose at the H/E, and put the drive down, then fill it with -100 marine antifreeze to push out any water in the hose and any coolers that are in line with that hose (p/s or fuel cooler).....
  17. Lou C

    5.0 GXI-N Cooling System

    It sounds like he said it worked on the flush port but not with muffs. Here's what I used.
  18. Lou C

    Winterizing

    You have a Ford 302 any filter that fits that engine will work. I used both Sierra and Mercruiser filters in the past, but a car oil filter like a Purolator will work fine. I like the Merc/Quicksilver oil, because I did an oil analysis and it held up very well in my use. For the drive oil the...
  19. Lou C

    Winterizing

    Also: If you’re old fashioned and like to buy stuff in person if there is an Evinrude outboard dealer near you they can order any OE parts that are available from BRP. I have a boat parts dealer who can order parts from Volvo Penta, BRP or Sierra. So one way or another I get the parts I need...
  20. Lou C

    5.0 GXI-N Cooling System

    The last ones of that style I bought (Tempo or Moeller square dual inlet muffs) the rubber was too stiff for them to conform to the lower unit contours and a lot of water was exited around the sides. The Merc/Quicksilver ones are much softer rubber and flex to the shape of the lower unit. That...
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