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Lou C replied to the thread Overheating Possibly Caused by Restricted Thermostat Housing Port.

Post up some pix. Might be something the previous owner did.

Jul 30, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread How Do I remove the Thermostat from the Housing, Ford 5.8.

I change them as soon as the temps on the gauge are not normal (160-170 I feel is normal). Most often a piece of rust gets stuck in the...

Jul 30, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Overheating Possibly Caused by Restricted Thermostat Housing Port.

look here: I like them better than Crowley because they list multiple aftermarket options when there is no OEM (often the case with...

Jul 30, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Overheating Possibly Caused by Restricted Thermostat Housing Port.

As far as the elbow fitment, I think there was an issue with the engines that had EFI, the elbow for the carbed engines wouldnt work for...

Jul 30, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread How Do I remove the Thermostat from the Housing, Ford 5.8.

Yep, pry it out with a pick. I like to test them in a pot of hot water with an old-fashioned radiator thermometer to make sure they open...

Jul 30, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Overheating Possibly Caused by Restricted Thermostat Housing Port.

I have that style exhaust on mine and I used the gaskets with the 4 open sections. That elbow that you posted a pic of was definitely in...
Jul 30, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Volvo Penta 5.7 TBI still being a pain.

keep at it you'll get it eventually!

Jul 29, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Mercruiser 5.0 replacement.

I started using an endoscope camera to check them without taking it all apart, takes like 10 min. The Volvo style exhaust (what I have...
Jul 29, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Mercruiser 5.0 replacement.

I used a local place in Deer Park, Long Island called Machine World. Got them in a day...

Jul 29, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Mercruiser 5.0 replacement.

I got a bargain on my 4.3 V6 remans….$275 each BUT that was back in 2017! I used compressed air, solvent, gun brushes and thread...

Jul 29, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Mercruiser 5.0 replacement.

Your cylinders look OK, I'd carefully clean off the old head gaskets, clean up the block deck and measure it. If both sides are good...

Jul 29, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Mercruiser 5.0 replacement.

if you look close you can see I have a stuck valve like yours, prob due to water in the cyls from blown head gasket.
Jul 29, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread Mercruiser 5.0 replacement.

I had the same problem on my old 4.3, but it ran fine for 2.5 seasons before getting a bit of water in the front 2 cyls. I checked the...

Jul 29, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Looks great, I'm still getting used to yellow "ground" wires lol.

Jul 29, 2026
Lou C replied to the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block.

I'd pass that rumbling noise sounds like bad bearings. Don't waste your time

Jul 27, 2026

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