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Lou C replied to the thread [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Wow great progress, can't wait to see the nice new Hondas gleaming on the transom!

Jun 17, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Washing out drive bellows and gimble bearing question....

my 3rd Quadrajet cleaning and rebuild, after that many times, it's simple lol. In the old days when I was in high school and most GM...
Jun 17, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Washing out drive bellows and gimble bearing question....

If an I/O has decent access and no cat converter exhaust, then it can be a reasonable boat to maintain, provided you can get at the oil...

Jun 17, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Washing out drive bellows and gimble bearing question....

I/Os are high maintenance machines in that if you want them to last, they need regular maintenance and if you do it, you will avoid many...

Jun 16, 2026
Lou C posted the thread Always check the last thing you touched….. in Non-Repair I/O and Inboards.

Ok last year had a bad season due to bad gas and found this out by running it on an outboard tank. Ok everything’s fine boat runs...

Jun 16, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Mercruiser exhaust system gaskets..

First thing I did with my Barr conversion. After I took the paint off they were just about perfect…

Jun 16, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread 1991 OMC Cobra 2.3L - can't reach max rpm.

Here are the specs for the 2.3 Ford: compression: 165 psi plugs: Motorcraft AWSF-32 or Champion RS12YC gap: 0.035" point gap: 0.018"...

Jun 16, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread 1991 OMC Cobra 2.3L - can't reach max rpm.

Check the ignition system first then move on to the fuel system, if you run it on a separate outboard tank it can help sort causes out.

Jun 15, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread 1991 OMC Cobra 2.3L - can't reach max rpm.

That’s a centrifugal advance distributor and you should check it with an advance timing light to make sure you’re getting full spark...

Jun 15, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Oil capacity and accuracy of dipstick questions, 2017 VP V6-200-J.

I have seen similar things with my ancient 1988 OMC 4.3. These had the dipstick tube that goes to the bottom of the oil pan. I found...

Jun 15, 2026
Lou C reacted to rolmops's post in the thread 1989 Cobra on 4.3 liter engine makes a funny noise with Like.

So I found out why there was this nasty noise. Last year I had problems with the gimbal bearing slipping out of place. So I took it to a...

Jun 15, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Mercruiser exhaust system gaskets..

I used these on my Barr 2 piece coversion, coated the sealing surfaces with Permatex aviation and no leaks inside.... Endoscope pic...
Jun 15, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Should I add resin to the transom.

I'd always seal any wood that isn't totally sealed with resin on a transom. In fact if the boat companies took the time to do a good job...

Jun 15, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread VP 5.7 TBI bogging down.

Solutions help others!

Jun 14, 2026
Lou C reacted to Berkley1's post in the thread VP 5.7 TBI bogging down with Like.

Wanted to Thank everyone for their input I found that the issues was a loose hose from the MAPP sensor to the throttle body once taken...

Jun 14, 2026

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