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  1. Lou C

    1995 Volvo Penta 5.8 FSI

    I don’t know anyone who’s tried to use this system, I’ve seen a number of installs on classic muscle cars on the internet that are interesting. I think in terms of cost, complexity and availability of spare parts for boats carbs are superior. Just take a look at the complexity of wiring harness...
  2. Lou C

    5.0 GXI-N Cooling System

    Well in either case if you use muffs or the flush port you have your water pressure helping the impeller move the water. The only true test is to put the boat in the water and test it under operating conditions. Normally, the raw water hose will be full of water due to the fact that its below...
  3. Lou C

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    They are ignorant. Vortec gives 30 hp on the V8 and if your in salt water ask that dealer if he’s ever seen the inside of a salt water run raw water cooled motor after 10 years...he does not know what he’s talking about...
  4. Lou C

    Another winterize question

    Well there is still the raw water intake hose that leads up to the heat exchanger, I'd disconnect that hose at the H/E, and put the drive down, then fill it with -100 marine antifreeze to push out any water in the hose and any coolers that are in line with that hose (p/s or fuel cooler).....
  5. Lou C

    5.0 GXI-N Cooling System

    It sounds like he said it worked on the flush port but not with muffs. Here's what I used.
  6. Lou C

    Winterizing

    You have a Ford 302 any filter that fits that engine will work. I used both Sierra and Mercruiser filters in the past, but a car oil filter like a Purolator will work fine. I like the Merc/Quicksilver oil, because I did an oil analysis and it held up very well in my use. For the drive oil the...
  7. Lou C

    Winterizing

    Also: If you’re old fashioned and like to buy stuff in person if there is an Evinrude outboard dealer near you they can order any OE parts that are available from BRP. I have a boat parts dealer who can order parts from Volvo Penta, BRP or Sierra. So one way or another I get the parts I need...
  8. Lou C

    5.0 GXI-N Cooling System

    The last ones of that style I bought (Tempo or Moeller square dual inlet muffs) the rubber was too stiff for them to conform to the lower unit contours and a lot of water was exited around the sides. The Merc/Quicksilver ones are much softer rubber and flex to the shape of the lower unit. That...
  9. Lou C

    1995 Volvo Penta 5.8 FSI

    Holley # 0-80319-2 600 CFM is calibrated for the Ford 5.8 liter (351 cu in) V8
  10. Lou C

    5.0 GXI-N Cooling System

    Try the round Merc/Quicksilver muffs with the metal steel rod clamp these work better than the rectangular dual inlet ones.
  11. Lou C

    Winterizing

    There is; get a hold of an OMC on line catalog (we can’t post other sites here so you need to search on your own) and a Sierra aftermarket catalog for parts you can’t get from OMC/BRP. I’m sure you can get stuff right here on iBoats, look around. Keep in mind that Volvo Penta also used the same...
  12. Lou C

    No Power at Ignition or Instrument Panel

    Check the fuse for the ignition circuit, I had a similar problem where I had some oxidation on the fuse and no power to anything but the trim system. Pulled out the fuse put it back in and everything worked! That one had me going. Check for battery volts at the B terminal (red wire) at the...
  13. Lou C

    Winterizing

    As far as motor oil you can use Merc/Quicksilver 25/40 or Rotella 15/40 or Delo 15/40 if you want something less expensive, I've used the Merc oil for a long time, for the drive you can use the Merc High Performance gear lube it works very well in the Cobra. If you are going to change the gear...
  14. Lou C

    1995 Volvo Penta 5.8 FSI

    These engines were also used by OMC and came with Holley carburetors, you'd have to find a Ford 4bbl cast iron intake manifold for the 5.8, a mechanical fuel pump (although a low pressure electric pump could be used) and as Bruce said you might have to change the distributor. Look the engine up...
  15. Lou C

    For discussion, mercruiser v6 , rochester, edelbrock

    If it happens with 2 different carbs then it’s something that would affect both; I guess then besides the fuel pump, maybe a bad load of gas, deteriorated fuel line etc
  16. Lou C

    Impeller housing overheating

    That’s too high it should be 500-600 in gear in the water you can set it at 600 on the water hose on land then it will be close. The drive is not hard to remove as long as the bellows did not leak and allow corrosion to rust up the splines on the driveshaft in the engine coupler.
  17. Lou C

    Impeller housing overheating

    Also: You might want to check the gear oil for water (pull the bottom drain plug and check the condition of the gear oil) Remove the drive & check the inside of the driveshaft bellows for water, and the gimble bearing and u joints for wear & corrosion. This is standard I/O maintenance. On the...
  18. Lou C

    For discussion, mercruiser v6 , rochester, edelbrock

    check fuel pressure? that sounds like on both carbs the needle valve might be overwhelmed by too much fuel pressure. However, its a problem I've never had with both the original pump (Carter) and the Sierra I replaced it with 2 years ago. Is the pump original or has it been replaced? How about...
  19. Lou C

    8.1 Volvo Penta keeps breaking serpentine belt

    When the engine is running watch the crankshaft pulley and see if it’s wobbling if so the harmonic balancer may need to be changed; then with the engine off lay a straightedge across the crank pulley and all the other pulleys one at a time to check alignment. Lastly check idler pulleys and...
  20. Lou C

    Impeller housing overheating

    My suggestion is to use OEM for impellers and driveshaft bellows because these are parts you don’t want to fail. There are a couple of good online sources for original OMC parts if you look around of if there is an Evinrude dealer local to you they can order them. We can’t post other vendors on...
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