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  1. Lou C

    1986 Quadrajet (Chevy Pickup)

    If that's an original non-modified core I'd pick it up. Good ones are not that easy to find. But yes if for a truck fine if for a boat has to marine. The marine units have the extra fitting on the top right hand side for the safety overflow tube if you have a mechanical fuel pump.
  2. Lou C

    2004 Grand Cherokee stalling/shutting down

    try posting up at Jeep Forum but we had the stalling with out '98 Grand Cherokee 4.0. Tried cleaning all grounds, same thing with crank position sensor, tried a few more things and it turned out to be the engine PCM. Apparently the solder joints in them eventually break. So try everything else...
  3. Lou C

    Winterising Q

    I've heard this too, I guess it varies with the quality of the impeller, I've never pulled mine out and have been able to use them 3-4 seasons with no problems at all. I used to replace yearly and realized that I was wasting my money, they looked brand new each time. So the way I judge it is...
  4. Lou C

    OMC 2.3L/Cobra Parts?

    Yep I've bought some very nice OMC stuff on ebay for spares...
  5. Lou C

    Can't get serpentine belt back on

    It’s all in the leverage lol! Glad you got it!
  6. Lou C

    Can't get serpentine belt back on

    Usually you put a 3/8ths ratchet square end in the square fitting in the tensioner and use that to move the tensioner in the right direction so you can install the belt.
  7. Lou C

    Plywood cover for open bow

    Yes it’s the standard bow cover that would come with the boat and I took a triangular support plastic piece that is used for a full cover support system with straps and adapted it to fit a support pole that holds it up in the center. This supports it without damaging the fabric. There are other...
  8. Lou C

    Plywood cover for open bow

    I had this same thought but realized plywood would never look the way I wanted it to look and also thought of a cover made of a foam core covered with ‘glass but also realized I’d have to pay a professional since I don’t have the ‘glass skills to make it look good. I also thought you still need...
  9. Lou C

    OMC Cobra 5.0 302 ford 1989

    Probably any Marine Ford 302, they were used by both OMC and Volvo, late 80s to mid 90s.
  10. Lou C

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

    That’s standard GM practice (hydraulic tappet cam) and roller is big improvement over the previous style flat tappet camshaft actually. Roller is less prone to wear and nearly all GM small block V8s since 1955 were hydraulic lifter camshaft equipped. Just a few high performance applications...
  11. Lou C

    1990 (ish) Yamaha 3 HP only runs on choke

    Had a similar problem on a Suzuki DF2.5 (four stroke) but with the difference was it was brand new! The dealer replaced the carb but it was only marginally better. Then the factory rep took a look at it and removed a tin cover over the idle mixture screw and adjusted it slightly then filled the...
  12. Lou C

    1995 OMC 5.0L Winterizing

    Ok from the big hose clockwise, the next one comes from the raw water pump (impeller) and the 2 opposite each other feed each exhaust manifold.
  13. Lou C

    Oh this can't be good. MErcruiser 5.0L loud clicking.

    when I started reading your story my mind was going to....stuck valves...elbows not replaced....milky oil....its the old story of what happens due to lack of maintenance. I still think it can be done for less than that price. But you have to use who's available in your area I guess. Its worth...
  14. Lou C

    1995 OMC 5.0L Winterizing

    DECELERATION VALVE - 1995 OMC Stern Drive 5 502APHUB | Crowley Marine probably has to do with this little gadget....
  15. Lou C

    1995 OMC 5.0L Winterizing

    Well that's a mystery, I have a Rochester carb on my OMC, so I'm not sure. I'll have to check around.
  16. Lou C

    Changing Valve cover gaskets 5.0 GXI-e

    Are the center bolts nice and snug?(don't overtighten) this style (center bolt) is not known for leaks, like the older perimeter style was. In fact when I took my engine apart to replace blown head gaskets 3 years ago, the original gaskets from 1988 were still not leaking. I had an earlier Chevy...
  17. Lou C

    Engine Serial Number Decoded

    Agreed get the OMC factory shop manual, they are still available. The biggest problem with the Cobras is that there were problems with the first run of shift cables that were sticky and didn’t allow the clutch dogs in the lower unit to fully engage and that caused jumping out of gear and rounded...
  18. Lou C

    Volvo Penta SX-M drive Gimbal bearing obliterated and Gimbal Bearing Housing damaged

    Well that’s a good plan sounds like you have a good idea of what needs being done to put it into good shape so it’s reliable. By the time you’re done you’ll know it inside & out. And then if you do the required maintenance each season you won’t have repeated troubles. It doesn’t take that much...
  19. Lou C

    Engine Serial Number Decoded

    You’re welcome! The Cobra system is actually quite good when you learn and know the quirks of them. Mine has held up quite well in a tough saltwater environment.
  20. Lou C

    Draining engine block - Merc MX 6.2 MPI/Bravo 3

    these are your friend for this issue, these and patience.
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