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  1. Lou C

    One Stringer or Engine Block is slightly compromised Question

    I agree with the rest, fix it right now and be proud, or else lol. And I HATE fiberglass work
  2. Lou C

    Manifolds (Trying to figure out what I am looking at)

    Well I have never owned a Mercruiser so I can't say why it would be that you'd have overheating with a cold manifold set up, unless Merc's thermostat housing was different flow wise from OMC/Volvo's. My engine originally had the V6 batwings, ran 3 sets of those, at the last replacement I had to...
  3. Lou C

    Mercury 6.2 ECT DTS Axius Voltage Issue

  4. Lou C

    Starter for V8-300-C-A

    Yep you’re right I didn’t look closely enough.
  5. Lou C

    460 King Cobra Shifter detent upgrade

    Only way to know is to compare part numbers...as in were the original part numbers the same for the regular Cobra vs the Baby King used on the 460s? And are the numbers for the updated ones the same? I have heard that the regular dog clutch Cobra lower unit was very similar to the Evinrude and...
  6. Lou C

    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    If you have the warm manifold set up I'd think you can go with either, if the cold manifolds I'd use a 160. My OMC/Volvo exhaust is essentially the same the cold manifold set up and when I tried a 140 stat I had condensation in the exhaust. And also the engine took forever to warm up, vs the 160...
  7. Lou C

    New to Volvo family

    The mechanic's stethoscope is a great tool, I have found noisy water pumps, noisy idler pulleys, and noisy alternators with mine. And one more "problem" that really had me guessing.... so about 7 years ago, I did a top end overhaul on my old '88 4.3. Replaced the cyl heads because of overheat...
  8. Lou C

    Starter for V8-300-C-A

    I could be wrong but it almost looks like you can use the spacer or use the more typical nut (pn#5) that goes on the stud. Maybe some of the newer engines have a different wiring harness that requires extra clearance?
  9. Lou C

    New to Volvo family

    If you have the kind with the grease fitting on the side of the transom mount you can even do it with the engine running on the water hose. Or, when the drive is off, turn the gimble by hand while greasing it. That way you can feel if it’s still smooth….
  10. Lou C

    Overheated Weirdness

    My past history with the old OMC Batwings showed that there was enough corrosion to start clogging the relatively small outlets after 5-6 seasons. Even then I never had hot running problems or overheated spark plugs. The exhaust I have on it now (later OMC/Volvo 2 piece) has larger cooling...
  11. Lou C

    Trailer axle

    Check out Champion Trailers out of Slidell Louisiana They show you exactly how to measure your axle on their site. They have made 2 axles to my specs for me over the years and both were excellent. First was a 2x2 galvanized 3500 lb straight axle Second was a 2x3 galvanized drop axle with a...
  12. Lou C

    New to Volvo family

    Same reason why you don't use Evinrude triple guard in roller wheel or gimble bearings....only on splines....
  13. Lou C

    Overheated Weirdness

    At the end of this season I'm pulling mine, 5 full seasons in salt water, may also wind up replacing the manifolds at the same time. No cooling problems as of yet, but......
  14. Lou C

    Starter for V8-300-C-A

    I have one, it's an excellent tool. On my boat I can get in there with a long (18") 3/8"s drive ratchet, with that I have enough leverage to get the bolts loose. I just remove the rear seat on that side, the wood dividers and slide the battery back. Lay an old seat cushion on the deck and have...
  15. Lou C

    New to Volvo family

    While I initially viewed the issue of no-servicable gimble bearings and ujoints with disfavor, then I realized I have had jeeps for years with non serviceable front wheel bearings and u-joints. Over the years, the only thing driveline wise I have had to repair, is the front and rear CV joints on...
  16. Lou C

    Overheated Weirdness

    Either water’s not getting in that manifold/elbow or not out… Salt water boat?
  17. Lou C

    New to Volvo family

    If you want perfect seal you can use Evinrude gasket sealer, still available on line I use it on any bolt threads subject to moisture
  18. Lou C

    Starter for V8-300-C-A

    Got a leaky exhaust manifold above it? Somehow water is getting to it…might want to correct that or else the same thing could happen to the new one….
  19. Lou C

    Which engine oil can I add?

    Comparing the Merc syn blend with the conventional there is actually more zinc in the syn blend than in the conventional. I saw this in my oil analyses.
  20. Lou C

    Which engine oil can I add?

    You've got a straight mineral oil and a syn blend. It really doesn't matter, after all the blend, is a BLEND.
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