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  1. Lou C

    1989 Trophy, Adding 2nd Battery

    I had that same kind of wiring set up and what I did was simply use a pair of group 27 dual purpose batteries and a 1,2, both & off switch. I added a digital voltmeter on the dashboard to better monitor battery voltage and when I run the boat, I will alternate using # 1 , & # 2. The digital...
  2. Lou C

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    True, Holley parts are everywhere I could get anything I need for one at a local speed shop here in Long Island. My Quadrajet stuff I get from Cliffs High Performance Quadrajets, Mike’s Carburetor Parts and Quadrajet Power. The classic car resto industry has kept parts demand for Quadrajet...
  3. Lou C

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    It’s also the old time is money equation. Buy the right thing in the first place & you’ll be better off…so if you have to wait for that carb it might be worth it!
  4. Lou C

    What would cause staining under sunpad?

    Just about all boats here are left out…see if that cleans up with Starbright mildew stain remover….
  5. Lou C

    Wading prius

    There will never be one in my driveway For the simple reason that I will not tolerate choices being taken from me.
  6. Lou C

    Omc cobra 5.0 gear set

    https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=omc%20cobra%20rebuild%20kit&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-34002-13078-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=102&keyword=omc%20cobra%20rebuild%20kit&crlp=_2-1300-0-1-1&MT_ID=&geo_id=&rlsatarget=kwd-77103352525664:loc-190&adpos=&device=c&mktype=&loc=98457&poi=&abcId=&cmpgn=329530289&s...
  7. Lou C

    Omc cobra 5.0 gear set

    There is a company called Red Rhino parts that makes some parts for Cobras. I haven’t specifically looked for those but there are rebuilders who use them like Crowley Marine. Used is tempting but risky I think. That’s the main problem with these units; they are very good when built right &...
  8. Lou C

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    You can try calling Holley & see if they have any updated info on that, and also check with resellers like Summit Racing & Jegs to see if they might have any in stock. In the meantime start inspecting all the electrical accessories on the engine for J1171 stamps or labels. If you’re going to...
  9. Lou C

    Mercruiser starter replacement 350ci

    Also depends on access in the engine compartment, if you are having it done and not doing it yourself. Some boats are easy, some are very difficult. It all depends on how the structure of the boat is designed around the engine. I've used ARCO aftermarket starters with no problems. One of the...
  10. Lou C

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/marine_carburetors/parts/0-9015-2 brand new 750 CFM $597.95 not much more for new with new warrantee.
  11. Lou C

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    Agreed buy BRAND NEW from Holley themselves anything that isn’t factory new can be a real pain to sort out. I would not run that boat until you know ALL the electrical accessories are J1171 cert, and you have a marine carb.
  12. Lou C

    Four Winns hull strength

    You main issue will be not hull strength it will be keeping water out of the boat. I have a similar boat (H-200, 20’9”) and what I have done is fit a bigger than standard bilge pump (1100 gpm vs the puny 500 gpm units many small boats come with) and I have a reinforced support pole for the bow...
  13. Lou C

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    BTW as much as I like Chevrolet small blocks my next boat will definitely be an outboard. Don’t want to deal with the I/O issues (maintenance) and worries over safety. Yes I always open the hatch & sniff & I also have a gas vapor detector but that’s what I’ve decided.
  14. Lou C

    2002 Glastron 175sx milky oil

    Take off the oil cap on the valve cover when the engine is cool & see if there is a mayonnaise like deposit clinging into the valve cover. That’s a sure sign of water in the oil. That will show it more accurately & sooner that on the dipstick. Your dipstick oil doesn’t look bad but the oil that...
  15. Lou C

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    I don’t know if this is the same in Canada as here in the USA, but here inboard boats must need CG regs including standards for engine systems safety such as J1171, spark protected alternators, starters, distributors and marine grade carburetors & fuel pumps. If there was an explosion here there...
  16. Lou C

    2002 Glastron 175sx milky oil

    It could have come up the exhaust, or the joint between the manifold & elbow could be leaking back into the cyls. Alternatively you could have past overheat damage causing a leaky head gasket. It isn’t uncommon on the 3.0 esp if run hard or overheated. You should try to determine if you have...
  17. Lou C

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    Doesn’t look like a marine carb. No j tubes for the bowl vents & no fuel pump overflow hose…the nipple is on the flame arrestor…...
  18. Lou C

    Can’t get on plane

    Taking off the air horn of a QJet is a bit tricky the first time you do it due to the design of the accel pump linkage & the choke linkage on the other side. I would always remove the carb from the engine if you lose a part or even worse drop one down the venturi you’ll wish you removed it...
  19. Lou C

    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Over the years I had a number of old school low tech cars. Breakdowns other than flat tires (remember bias ply tires lol?) 1) 1965 VW Beetle failure of points/condenser got picked up by a college friend came back with points & condenser screw driver & feeler gauge fixed by the side of the road...
  20. Lou C

    Omc cobra 5.0 gear set

    If doing a rebuild & you can get new OEM always go new. Used could have hidden impact damage that will come apart later. Doing a rebuild 2x is false economy!
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