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  1. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    For the conversion you need additional parts in addition to the manifolds and elbows. There are 2 exhaust pipes that adapt from the elbows to the Y pipe and 2 rubber hoses on each side to connect.Actual price of the complete Barr price which I found on Marine Engine Parts (AKA Lighthouse Marine)...
  2. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    It’s a conversion so you need a whole kit. I think Barr Marine sells an aftermarket kit for about $1200 then you have to add labor unless you can do it yourself.
  3. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    You don't get mildew with 2 covers?
  4. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    First is find the cause of water getting in, ideally a water test should start with a totally dry bilge if possible Second, that engine has the Merc one piece manifolds that are prone to crack and let water in the engine, I'd figure on replacing them with the 2 piece system. Those can kill...
  5. Lou C

    2.3 cobra shift problem now...?

    It sounds like when you changed the cable adapters it changed the shift cable adjustment, perhaps you are not getting enough travel to fully engage the dog clutch in the fwd gear....might have to: make sure the cable adapter is installed correctly first, since that's the last thing that was...
  6. Lou C

    1995 OMC 5.0L IO starting procedure? Stalls when going into gear

    Great outcome glad the shop took care of it for you!
  7. Lou C

    1990 (ish) Yamaha 3 HP only runs on choke

    Glad it was a non-event. We are a bit spoiled not really used to hurricanes here.
  8. Lou C

    Volvo Penta 4.3GL-C bogs and surges when hot

    Lucky simple solution, those chokes need a constant supply 12V to stay open. So your engine was running way to rich.
  9. Lou C

    MerCruiser 5.0 Manifold Crack/Hydrolock Help

    depending on where it cracked, it theoretically could put water into an exhaust port, but it would take a while for that much to show up in the oil. I agree do not take it apart, before doing air pressure testing as described above. if it holds pressure then replace the manifolds and move on. DO...
  10. Lou C

    Volvo Penta 4.3GL-C bogs and surges when hot

    Is this a 2bbl or a 4bbl? https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/marine_carburetors/parts/0-80402-1 2 bbl $642 https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/marine_carburetors/parts/0-80492 4bbl $689 These carbs are not hard to rebuild, the main thing is...
  11. Lou C

    1990 (ish) Yamaha 3 HP only runs on choke

    Not sure Ted if that will work but we had a similar problem with a 2012 Suzuki DF2.5 I bought for my son. Even from new. They replaced the carb, same issue. Then they removed a tin cover over the idle mix screw and adjusted it; better but not perfect. So when the warrantee ran out I removed the...
  12. Lou C

    VP 4.3GL/SX 190 HP starting issue - intermittent

    In fact years ago when I still had my original OMC exhaust manifolds the drain was right over the starter. One year the drain on that side leaked slightly and turned the solenoid terminals into a ball ‘o rust. Got the intermittent no crank issue and wound up removing the starter replacing the...
  13. Lou C

    VP 4.3GL/SX 190 HP starting issue - intermittent

    Might have to remove exhaust on that side to get at starter. I would never buy a boat with bad access
  14. Lou C

    1 exhaust manifold hot/ the other cool

    Bruce many listings on that site say: Thru dealer Or Obsolete part Hence why I suggested going to a dealer. Marine Engine . Com gives: Original OE part # superceeded new part # aftermarket part # However for VP they seem to only have aftermarket
  15. Lou C

    1 exhaust manifold hot/ the other cool

    Since using that catalog is such a pain I suggest that you consider finding an actual dealer and walk in with the parts diagrams with parts numbers and see if they can order parts for you. I have a local marine parts dealer who can order stuff from Merc, VP or BRP as long as have part numbers. I...
  16. Lou C

    VP 4.3GL/SX 190 HP starting issue - intermittent

    You may have to go through all the wiring between the ignition switch and the starter (start with a Volvo wiring schematic) to find the bad connection that may be causing high resistance. There is usually an extra assist solenoid between the ignition switch and the starter, check connections...
  17. Lou C

    Temp switch went off - overheating engine?

    Verify your engine temp readings with the IR temp gun, before changing parts. The temp sensor can be tested with an Ohmmeter against manufacturer's specs.
  18. Lou C

    I Need a Mooring Cover

    The bow cover goes up under the windshield that opens and the cockpit cover should overlap that so it doesn't really leak there. A one piece cover is going to be an enormous pain in the butt to deal with, I have one for winter storage and there is no way I'd use that on my mooring! If the bow...
  19. Lou C

    MASSIVE oil leak mechanic can’t find

    Can you get around the back side of the motor and see if its the sealer on back side of the intake manifold, behind the distributor, maybe there was not enough sealer on that side and it is running down behind the end of the valve cover down to the starter. The front and rear of the intake...
  20. Lou C

    Perplexing electrical issue

    Well then the only way is to start pulling fuses and see what doesn't work and label the fuse box so at least you know.
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