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Lou C replied to the thread Bent push rods….calling engine builders.

GMs not the only one with non-adjustable valve trains, many V8 engines had non adjustable valve trains even back in the old days. Mopar...

Today at 6:23 AM
Lou C posted the thread Suzuki DF 2.5 misfiring at higher RPM in Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards.

2021 Suzuki DF 2.5 nearly new, very low hrs. This isn't mine but it is a relative's that I am trying to fix for him. First it was left...

Today at 5:44 AM
Lou C replied to the thread Volvo Penta 5.0 GL PWTR - severe overheat - thought I was on fire - troubleshooting Questions.

I think your temps are normal except for the manifolds & elbows, I think thats higher than it should be…my Cobrs has the same Volvos...

Yesterday at 6:11 PM
Lou C reacted to Bondo's post in the thread Bent push rods….calling engine builders with Like.

Ayuh,....... I Hate that explanation, as the pushrods will twist, long after 0 lash,........ Instead of a twisting motion, it's...

Yesterday at 5:50 AM
Lou C replied to the thread Bent push rods….calling engine builders.

The fact that the heads were replaced from what the originals were, makes it very important to verify just what valvetrain you have...

Saturday at 5:33 PM
Lou C replied to the thread Bent push rods….calling engine builders.

Or the block casting #, by the bell housing area of the block…

Saturday at 4:32 PM
Lou C replied to the thread Four Wins Volvo Penta stiff steering.

I’d have someone hold the outdrive steady while you turn the steering wheel this way you can feel of it’s in the helm unit under the...

Saturday at 4:15 PM
Lou C replied to the thread Four Wins Volvo Penta stiff steering.

The helm unit may be bad or the bushings in the transom mount (vertical ones)

Saturday at 3:40 PM
Lou C replied to the thread Four Wins Volvo Penta stiff steering.

Good that the cable fixed it. The cooler isn’t a bad job if you have access to it….

Saturday at 9:46 AM
Lou C replied to the thread Starter Bolts 1985 Merc A1-G1 3.0 140hp.

Every ARCO Marine starter I have bought has come with the correct length bolts. If you’re shopping in Rock Auto you’re not getting a...

Friday at 10:56 AM
Lou C replied to the thread For those of us who tow our boat, do you inspect it ?.

even if I were in fresh water I would never ever have a painted trailer just as bad as old cars Galvanized is my preference, even here...

Friday at 8:46 AM
Lou C replied to the thread For those of us who tow our boat, do you inspect it ?.

It’s just crazy because your whole investment in boating is riding on it!

Thursday at 5:37 PM
Lou C replied to the thread Proper positioning of U-joint bellow.

Since I have the OMC Cobra where you can't just go to the parts store to get things, I have a large stock of spares some of which I may...

Thursday at 3:31 PM
Lou C replied to the thread For those of us who tow our boat, do you inspect it ?.

I do inspect mine several times a year, anything questionable gets replaced.

Thursday at 12:13 PM
Lou C replied to the thread Proper positioning of U-joint bellow.

Bellows & and impellers should be OEM, because premature failure of either gets expensive!

Thursday at 10:54 AM

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