Current visitors

Lou C's latest activity

Lou C replied to the thread Ford 302 engine oil dipstick - 1995 OMC Cobra, Ford 302, VolvoSX.

I'm wondering since OMC/Volvo used both GM and Ford engines, if they used the same dipstick and different markings on both, you could...

Tuesday at 12:18 PM
Lou C replied to the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes.

Gateways that require you to pay extra to run a scan like on Stellantis vehicles 2019 & up. You pay for the scanner, then pay for the...

Tuesday at 6:57 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 5.0GXi Starter Replacement.

Knurling keeps it from getting loose; yes it’s tough to get a torque wrench in there but when you have been doing this for a long time...

Tuesday at 5:42 AM
Lou C reacted to jlh3rd's post in the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes with Like.

I don't think we're complaining about all the technology necessarily. It's just that as a DIY'er, we/I see the legitimate pitfalls...

Sunday at 8:03 PM
Lou C replied to the thread Engine, Carb or Prop? need suggestions or ideas please..

Did you check the tension on the secondary air door spring? That’s a major source of Quadrajet bog, those secondary air doors opening...

Sunday at 7:43 AM
Lou C replied to the thread Erratic tachomether.

I might want to hook up a voltmeter to your I terminal (Ignition) on the switch and see what voltage it’s getting when the tach acts...

Sunday at 6:23 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.

Excellent glad you got it back together & alls well!

Saturday at 4:58 PM
Lou C replied to the thread Volvo Penta 5.7 GXI Fuel in Oil Runs smooth at idle.

Agreed it doesn’t make sense; id be thinking of doing an air pressure test of the cooling passages to see if they hold pressure….

Friday at 10:16 PM
Lou C replied to the thread I should add a 2nd battery....

I've been getting 7 years average from the lead acid GP 27 dual purpose batteries I use. My boat is covered but of course some water...

Friday at 3:42 PM
Lou C replied to the thread 5.0GXi Starter Replacement.

I’ve used ARCO with good results for my starter & alternator. Not the cheapest but good. Make sure to use their knurled bolts & torque...

Friday at 1:31 PM
Lou C replied to the thread I should add a 2nd battery....

I added the dual battery system w/ 1, 2, 1+2 and off switch & all new cables about 20 years ago, I keep the boat on a mooring that is...

Friday at 11:27 AM
Lou C replied to the thread Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons.

Remember it’s America anybody can sue anybody. I wouldn’t rent it. You own it, if someone gets hurt or hurts someone else they come...

Friday at 6:19 AM
Lou C replied to the thread The Hull Truth present form..

Grady is not even at the top of the preference list. When I see center consoles (for our climate in the Northeast are useless) with 3...

Sep 4, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Oil selection.

However most inboard engine manufacturers recommend running at 75% of redine or approx 3500 rpm. If you do that, and make sure the boat...

Sep 4, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread The Hull Truth present form..

The main thing about the hull truth is it is biased toward ultra expensive salt water fishing boats with (to me at least) overpriced...

Sep 4, 2025

Show older items

Home
Members

Top

View All

View All

View All

View All

View All

View All

View All

View All

Boat Bimini Tops

Boat Covers

View All

View All

View All

View All

View All

View All

View All

Lou C's latest activity

Follow Us