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Lou C replied to the thread 1998 Volvo/OMC - When shifting to forward, the motor stalls. It runs fine on muffs..

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/omc-parts/omc-boat-parts.php?year=1998&hp=5.7&model=57FCPBYC&manufacturer=OMC+stern+drive&section=Exha...
Jul 17, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread 1998 Volvo/OMC - When shifting to forward, the motor stalls. It runs fine on muffs..

Well it’s not a hard thing to check but it involves loosening the clamps that hold the rubber exhaust hoses to the elbows, 90* down...

Jul 15, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread 3.0 exhaust manifold over heats.

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/omc-parts/omc-boat-parts.php?year=1998&hp=3.0&model=302CMBYC&manufacturer=OMC+stern+drive&section=Cool...

Jul 15, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread 3.0 exhaust manifold over heats.

And the why and wherefore of "warm" vs "cold" manifolds which I was able to experience directly, while fixing another problem... So for...

Jul 15, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread 3.0 exhaust manifold over heats.

That would actually "bypass" the elbow and the water goes straight into the exhaust pipe!

Jul 15, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread 1998 Volvo/OMC - When shifting to forward, the motor stalls. It runs fine on muffs..

Something it putting an extra load on that engine once there’s water in the Y pipe. Water in the cyls can cause misfires and rough...

Jul 15, 2025
Lou C reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread Trim Continues Running After Releasing Button with Like.

I vote for a.......Magnetically sticking..... relay. Replace the relay.

Jul 15, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread 3.0 exhaust manifold over heats.

On the 3.0 cyl head the center cyls have the exhaust valves right next to each other so if the engine is running hot due to typical...

Jul 15, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread 1998 Volvo/OMC - When shifting to forward, the motor stalls. It runs fine on muffs..

Pull the spark plugs & see if water comes out the cyls

Jul 14, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread 1998 Volvo/OMC - When shifting to forward, the motor stalls. It runs fine on muffs..

I'm wondering if you're getting water in the cyls when launching the boat....

Jul 14, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Installing Bravo3 Sterndrive.

1) I for sure would be using an outdrive jack to install this heavy drive, and start with the bell housing and the drive at the same...

Jul 14, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread 1998 Volvo/OMC - When shifting to forward, the motor stalls. It runs fine on muffs..

Does it stall in reverse as well? Will it shift into gear without stalling when on land running on the water hose? If it's suspected...

Jul 14, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread 4.3 v6 Timing suggestion.

I have the same engine, I have thought about upgrading to an electronic distributor but was always concerned about what the advance...
Jul 12, 2025
Lou C reacted to muc's post in the thread Continuing Problem with 2021 VP 250 hp 4.3 DI with Like.

When you select the clear misfire data, you get a warning screen that basically says what I told you. just click OK that you read the...

Jul 11, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Effect of partial submersion of 5.0 GXI. Effect on Power Steering, Starter, crank sensor..

Yep that's the one, there are two actually. Lucky you! Even just getting a wrench on the bottom one is tough, I had just enough...

Jul 10, 2025

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