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    Lou C replied to the thread 4.3 OMC Batwings.
    They will fit, I did it 9 years ago on my 1988 4.3. However, if the manifolds are cracked, better check the engine itself and the intake...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 1988 Quadrajet and gasket issues.
    I have one like that as well except no divider
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    Lou C replied to the thread 1988 Quadrajet and gasket issues.
    Doesn’t make sense on the open plenum design of the GM marine intake. It looks as if it would really change the flow pattern for the...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 1988 Quadrajet and gasket issues.
    I really think that thick 4 hole one is for vintage GM automotive intakes that used the 4 hole spread bore manifold. Doesn’t make sense...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 1988 Quadrajet and gasket issues.
    Here’s what I have this is a spare intake I had stashed in the garagetest fit the Edelbrock with the 2 different adapters: Thin plate...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 1988 Quadrajet and gasket issues.
    About the intake yes it is a Pre-Vortec engine (1988) 12 bolt intake, there is an Edelbrock intake that would have worked similar to...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 1988 Quadrajet and gasket issues.
    Well there's something wrong with either it, or the fuel pump because it's been giving me fits this year. I finally put together all the...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 1988 Quadrajet and gasket issues.
    Looking at their site in the parts section I can see that is true for the V8s, but for the V6 which is what I have the only option is...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Scissors-like abnormal noise from 5.7.
    the anti-siphon valve is screwed into the top of the fuel tank pick up tube, there is a spring loaded ball inside that will shut off...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Scissors-like abnormal noise from 5.7.
    If it's stalling at idle, it's best to rule out other causes before condemning a carb. Start with ignition, are the cap and rotor in...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Scissors-like abnormal noise from 5.7.
    And power steering actuators do commonly leak but the leak can be hard to see. I changed one of those, not a fun job.
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    Lou C reacted to jimmbo's post in the thread Scissors-like abnormal noise from 5.7 with Like Like.
    I have found power steering pumps can make a variety of sounds when they are being starved of Fluid
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    Lou C replied to the thread Mercruiser 5.0 replacement.
    yep, that's what it looks like if you can find a good automotive machine shop I used SK Speed Shop in Lindenhurst, Long Island NY they...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Scissors-like abnormal noise from 5.7.
    In the USA some refer to Harbor Freight as Horrible Freight or Horror Fright lol. Yet, we all go there for deals!
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    Lou C replied to the thread Mercruiser 5.0 replacement.
    I'd have a machine shop do a basic valve job and check for cracks...if you have access to a good one....
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