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  1. Lou C

    Removing OD Out Drive - It is Stuck

    are you sure the gearshift is in neutral?
  2. Lou C

    Volvo Penta 7.4 GL Slight Water in Oil

    https://www.amazon.com/Articulating-Teslong-Industrial-Articulated-Inspect-5FT/dp/B0CJY5C9QX?ref_=ast_sto_dp This is the one I use… https://forums.iboats.com/threads/a-real-useful-tool%E2%80%A6.775690/
  3. Lou C

    Removing OD Out Drive - It is Stuck

    Mine was always removed so it never got stuck & always greased the D/S splines. Depending on how big you are you might be able to get down near the bell housing behind the engine & you can feel where the driveshaft comes out. Spray penetrating oil in that area as much as you can. Did the bilge...
  4. Lou C

    What oil should I use?

    I have used both the Merc/Quicksilver conventional 25/40 and the syn blend 25/50. Did oil analyses on both and found they both hold their viscosity well. The syn blend 25/50 has more zinc (1240 or so) than the conventional (940 or so). However, keep in mind that if your engine has a roller...
  5. Lou C

    Volvo Penta 7.4 GL Slight Water in Oil

    I'm going to be scoping my elbows/manifolds in a few days to see how the joints look on the inside, they've been in use now for 5 seasons, I got one of those fancy endoscope cameras and used it to scope the water intake area on the outdrive where I have had barnacles growing in the past. These...
  6. Lou C

    Power Trim Stopped Working?

    1) is this boat powered by Merc or OMC? Many Four Winns boats came with OMC power. Ah saw your answer, OMC. 2) it’s not unusual for the wires inside the remote control to break; this is why doing the electrical checks is important. 3) if it’s an OMC Cobra boat like mine the older ones had large...
  7. Lou C

    Bravo 3 steering cable stuck in housing

    Yep there’s def some kind of leak there. I like Evinrude Triple Guard for sliding surfaces it sticks like crazy. As close to waterproof as you can get. A close 2nd and good for wheel bearings, gimble bearings & ujoints is Lucas Marine grease, this is a blue calcium sulfonate grease that’s a step...
  8. Lou C

    Volvo Penta 7.4 GL Slight Water in Oil

    And is your engine running at normal temp based on the thermostat rating? A stat that does not close all the way can cause the engine to run too cool and it won’t run hot enough to burn off condensation.
  9. Lou C

    SX-M lower unit issues

    Also be careful with buying used drives, unless the sellers are reliable, have a guarantee that they will stand behind and you have time to run the boat before the warrantee expires to make sure it's OK, I would spend the extra dough for a reman with a good warrantee, from as local a place, as...
  10. Lou C

    How do you all like your remote oil filter setups?

    Keep in mind you have to be careful with any remote oil filter system because there are a lot more places they can leak oil. The adapter on the block, the oil line fittings etc. If your boat has decent access for a once a season oil change you can just keep doing that.
  11. Lou C

    Smoking Engine and Mercruiser ignition switch question

    Me either but every boat is different. On mine I remove the rear seat on that side & battery and have good access. But on some boats it can be a real challenge. On the OPs boat that ledge has to come out.
  12. Lou C

    Bravo 3 steering cable stuck in housing

    I think that’s what you’re going to have to do, remove the P/S actuator. If you have access it’s not easy but do-able. I removed the exhaust on both sides. Was there a water leak in that area? Looks to be a bit more corrosion than typical.
  13. Lou C

    Smoking Engine and Mercruiser ignition switch question

    The starter your best shot is to remove he exhaust first to see if you can get under it to reach the bolts. It can be tight. Can you remove that ledge on the deck that surrounds the engine? I see screws holding it down on the inside. With it off you might have a chance to get ‘er done. I...
  14. Lou C

    How do you all like your remote oil filter setups?

    It is a bypass valve, that opens if the filter clogs, this "should" be replaced if you change from a normal block mounted filter to the remote, due to the extra resistance to flow in the remote filter hoses, you don't want the oil to by pass the filter much of the time. However, in some boat...
  15. Lou C

    Fogging Oil Substitute

    This is really a matter of climate. If you’re in a dry climate with minimal temp swings I agree prob not needed for short term storage. I do it because we are a very damp climate, sometimes wide temperature swings and outside storage. Example: open up the boat cover & engine lid I often find the...
  16. Lou C

    What accurate humidity level in full basement stops all mold ?

    I use 50% here in Long Island NY we are a pretty damp climate here. That stops mold growth for the most part….
  17. Lou C

    A real useful tool….

    Lol You could call checking your exhaust with this gadget a marine colonoscopy!
  18. Lou C

    A real useful tool….

    2nd pic is water intake passage, 3rd pic is actual water intakes….
  19. Lou C

    A real useful tool….

    I got one of those endoscope camera and esp for I/Os used in salt water they are real time savers. Today I used it to scope the water intakes of the Cobra drive where I have had an issue with barnacles growing there in the past. Found a little growth easily removed with a coat hanger wire. I’m...
  20. Lou C

    Replacement Exhaust Manifolds for Merc 496

    Those actually look good!
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