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  1. Lou C

    Electric Brake Overhaul???

    It is what it is, manual adjust drum brakes have to be adjusted regularly. Like my 1960s VWs and other old cars. Not hard, just spin the wheel, fwd, then tighten the star wheel till it locks, back off 10 or so clicks...spin it again, you should hear a bit of scraping of the shoe inside but no...
  2. Lou C

    Brake based limited slip differentials

    Mine is a bit more I think it's 76" or 77" you can see how I lowered it in a few pix How it was originally: 2nd pix is after lowering it, got OEM brackets from Load Rite to lower the crossmembers..... was fun getting those bolts loose after all the years in salt water lol. you can tell more...
  3. Lou C

    Brake based limited slip differentials

    If mine was that wide the launch would be easier but it would be too wide for my narrow local ramp & driveway that’s why I just stuck with this & upgraded everything in the running gear and lowered the crossmembers to get it as low as possible….
  4. Lou C

    Brake based limited slip differentials

    my boat sits high on the trailer (narrow track trailer) so I have to get the tops of the fenders just at the water line, I have found that works best.
  5. Lou C

    Brake based limited slip differentials

    Funny thing is that the steep and wide town ramp, is way less slippery than my shallow more local (1/4th mile) ramp. Gotta be careful when stepping off the trailer after recovering the boat. At least our local beach assn finally put in a new ramp the old one was tough on tires so much so that I...
  6. Lou C

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Fuel Starvation Under Load

    Fuel in the oil from trying to start it suggests that the ignition system isn't firing. Have you checked for spark when cranking? I'd do that first. Always rule out: Mechanical problems--check for water in cylinders, crank engine with plugs out and ignition disabled (very important, don't want...
  7. Lou C

    Electric Brake Overhaul???

    Most of these have a manual adjustment which has to be done regularly. I’d try that first with the star wheel thru the backing plate…..
  8. Lou C

    Brake based limited slip differentials

    Coastal regions = 6’ tide swings + salt water which leaves slime on the ramps. You have to be careful just walking on it!
  9. Lou C

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    But if the mechanic doesn’t know how to find bad grounds and trace a broken wire it is all for naught. Watch real pros in action like Eric O and Ivan (you tube).
  10. Lou C

    Brake based limited slip differentials

    They do wear fast. And at least on Jeeps need to be rotated every oil change or so
  11. Lou C

    Brake based limited slip differentials

    shallow ramp with slime, roller trailer needs to be in deep to get boat on/off, 4x4 is a must, and electronic lockers make it easy + 330 hp & Duratracs. this is my local ramp at the private beach assn. about 1/4 mile from my house, the town ramp about 5 miles away is a nice deep and steep and...
  12. Lou C

    Brake based limited slip differentials

    Brake activated traction control can work on level surfaces but not so much on a slope esp pulling a load. My 2007 Grand 5.7 had the Quadradrive 2 system which included electronic lockers in the rear & front. Excellent traction in all conditions. With GY Duratrac tires & 330 Hp & 375 ft lbs of...
  13. Lou C

    Bench/Sunpad vs Doghouse for Engine Servicing (pic included)

    IMO cat exhaust has KILLED the I/O market here in coastal regions. The bad news about the cost of replacement is out now for a long time and even big cruisers are coming with outboards. Every year I see less and less I/Os at local marinas. It’s not fair because it limits consumer choice...
  14. Lou C

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    That’s def a concern. Durango stays in present form 2 more years then goes to BOF after that
  15. Lou C

    Bench/Sunpad vs Doghouse for Engine Servicing (pic included)

    OK the head of EPA is now Lee Zeldin, he's a Republican from my area Long Island NY, come on Lee, kick this crap to the curb, Cats and O2 sensors have no place in engines with wet exhaust, that's why they are trouble!
  16. Lou C

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    I looked under the hood of a Bronco with the 2.7, great power but maddening array of hoses, plastic fittings and wires everywhere. Then I looked under the hood of a new Durango with the 5.7, same power, much neater installation, all coils/plugs easier to get at than my old 5.7 Jeep. Guess which...
  17. Lou C

    Thermostat Orientation

    Spring always has to face the direction that the exiting water is coming from...
  18. Lou C

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    However, look at the engineering complexity that is required to achieve those high #s. Look under the hood of an F-150 with the twin turbo V6 vs your V8. Which would you rather work on? About the safety features....some can really cost you money...example...if you have state safety inspections...
  19. Lou C

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    I've cleaned stuff out of small engine carbs using E10 fuel that suggests that it is pulling in moisture through the carb vent, I never had this problem with the Quadrajet in the boat, but in small engine carbs with a float bowl, unless they are drained, it happens. So all my small engines that...
  20. Lou C

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    are you running E10 or E0? What's the humidity where the boat is stored?
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