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    Lou C replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.
    When you take ‘em apart goggle VP elbow gasket replacement; they came out with updated gaskets & instructions to use a copper based...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.
    I looked again at the pic of the manifold/elbow joint & you can see moisture oozing out. Def a problem there! You don’t want clogged...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.
    If you can find this document it might help: Volvo Penta Overheat Diagnosis; is explains exactly how to solve overheating issues via...
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    Lou C replied to the thread How would a compromised bellows sink the boat?.
    I think everyone with an I/O boat thinks/worries about this and the way I have dealt with it is to: Pull drive at the end of each season...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.
    Check out Lighthouse Marine in Riverhead Long Island that’s where I got my Barr exhaust. I can save on shipping (heavy!) because it’s...
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    Lou C reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue with Like Like.
    I will also add, the chinese amazon specials that you have listed are more expensive than Barr manifolds which are OEM quality. I only...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Alpha 1 gen 2 bellows service.
    The bellows should definitely last longer if the drive is stored down. I'd use OEM for the bellows for sure, and for impellers as well.
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    Lou C replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.
    If you tested the 'stat, it is open by 160*, correct, and you're sure the raw water pump is good (including the wear plate, if this is...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Alpha 1 gen 2 bellows service.
    I tilt it up and use a bright flashlight to check for cracks in the folds, as soon as you see that, the rubber has gotten oxidized and...
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    Lou C reacted to kd4pbs's post in the thread salt water in single cylinder with Like Like.
    If you go with a bulk rebuilder, search deep for reviews. None of these places will create bad reviews, but they are notorious for...
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    Lou C reacted to JASinIL2006's post in the thread I should add a 2nd battery... with Like Like.
    My 19' bowrider came with a single battery, which I did not like. I added a house battery via the Blue Sea Add-A-Battery kit. Pretty...
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    Lou C reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread 2 stroke longevity? with Like Like.
    been on my amazon gift wish list for about 4 years....... family thinks Im nuts. Also have burning tire rubber sent..... (reminds me of...
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    Lou C replied to the thread salt water in single cylinder.
    I would look at Marine repair shops on the South Shore of LI, there are many there that I’m sure do inboard repowers I’d ask them who...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 2 stroke longevity?.
    I agree if you look at a 4 stroke power head it’s scary! And I will say if the EPA kept its big fat nose out of the small marine biz...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 2 stroke longevity?.
    Yep mines on the 3rd set of wheels and I rebuilt the Pulsa-Jet carb 2x over the years….nice little Briggs flat head…
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