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    Lou C replied to the thread 4 cylinder pushrod cover replacement?.
    If you do pull the distributor set it at TDC for #1 cyl and mark the position of the rotor on the distributor body so you don't mix it...
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    Lou C replied to the thread New engine installation.
    I looked at a pic of a reman 5.7 Vortec on Michigan Motorz's site and it has the upper hole empty but the lower hole has a pipe plug in...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Cruiser comparison.
    Are you going to do your own maintenance? Since these are twin engine boats also in addition to other points check how they are set up...
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    Lou C replied to the thread New engine installation.
    I’d show that photo to the shop that did the work….
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    Lou C replied to the thread Towing friends boat damage.
    Probably a good idea with a new trailer or one new to you, to try to lift the tongue with the tongue jack after latching the coupler...
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    Lou C replied to the thread New engine installation.
    Something odd there, the upper hole seems threaded but the lower hole does not and what’s that odd looking gouge/casting flaw to the...
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    Lou C replied to the thread New engine installation.
    Some engines have an oil pressure switch to turn on the electric fuel pump after starting that goes there. I don't think that VP wires...
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    Lou C replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.
    Ted your patience is an inspiration!
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    Lou C replied to the thread Stalling, sudden low idle..
    This is carb was bought new but now it's 2 years old correct ? Have you contacted Edelbrock tech support? The only thing I have ever...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Towing friends boat damage.
    I'd ask your agent as suggested above, this is different than a typical accident in that the other "vehicle" is not someone else's car...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Rebuilt my mercarb, now runs awfully.
    either the float is too high, sticking, or the needle valve isn't holding (sealing off fuel flow).
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    Lou C reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread Rebuilt my mercarb, now runs awfully with Like Like.
    Agree with a float being not adjusted correctly. Did you change any little Float parts ? Some carburetor kits have rubber tipped float...
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    Lou C replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.
    I can just imagine the conversations of people putting these together in Fond-Du-Lac, laughing to themselves at the poor guys who...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Stalling, sudden low idle..
    The symptoms you mention suggest internal carb problems like a failing needle valve or bit of dirt holding it open. What do the spark...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Best way to get to my boat?.
    "you're gonna need a bigger boat" lol
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