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  1. Lou C

    Oil Pan (Sump) Bolt Torque Spec Needed

    Like a valve cover you get it nice and snug but not so tight that it distorts the pan rails or gasket. Every few years when I have all the seats out etc I check the bolts on the pan, timing cover, bolt that holds on the dipstick tube, starter bolts and exhaust bolts.
  2. Lou C

    Re; Broke spark plug

    Yep looks like you found the right mechanic!
  3. Lou C

    Looking for bare engine block with pistons

    Over the winter will be doing the other side, and replacing the old OMC control with a Teleflex one I bought some years back....
  4. Lou C

    Bi-annual Compression Test - Merc 7.4 MPI

    Here's a size comparison of both types.
  5. Lou C

    Protect engine from water damage after cracked intake manifold

    take a look at this pic.... see the drain plug is missing...take the plug out and let it drain...coat the threads with gasket sealer like Permatex Aviation...no more worries.....
  6. Lou C

    1989 5.7 OMC engine turns but won’t fire

    If you can post up a pic of the distributor close up. I have one of these and as long as it is not worn out they are very simple to service with new points, condenser and cap.
  7. Lou C

    Wet and Dry Joint Questions

    Yes they do and they can look fine from the outside, but be bad under the rubber elbow exit hoses... These are not mine but shows you that even though the water ports etc don't leak, the elbow on the left would allow the engine to suck back water... keep an eye on that manifold to elbow joint...
  8. Lou C

    Bell-ringing noise when starting engine ... what would cause this?

    Agreed it sounds like slightly loose starter bolts, make sure that when you installed the new starter you used the right bolts. If they were just slightly too long they can allow the starter to shift and that eventually will break a starter bolt causing a lot of extra grief and work. I recently...
  9. Lou C

    Boat Voltage Question

    I had a similar problem on my '88 FW with the OMC engine wiring harness and the Medallion gauges harness. What I had was low readings at the dash gauge, like only 12 V --12.5 V with the engine running, yet the alternator output was 14.2V as was charging at either battery. So I thought it was...
  10. Lou C

    OMC 5.7 V8 power loss

    Scott I think the Weber on Mercs is actually a Carter clone as is the Edelbrock. Edelbrock did build Quadrajets after GM quit making them for a while but I don't know if any were marine units. The tricks to doing the Quadrajet rebuild (getting the air horn off) are driving the pin that holds the...
  11. Lou C

    When logging on, I get what my MacAfee says is a virus!!!

    What is this? Every so often I will get this when logging on, its something that looks like its prompting you to download the latest version of internet explorer, then the virus protection identifies it as a virus....
  12. Lou C

    Three piece Volvo Penta riser gasket?

    looking good! here's when I did mine...OMC charcoal grey... btw, I was able to buy a pair of reman 4.3 marine cyl heads for $550. not bad eh?
  13. Lou C

    1987 4.3 Edelbrock 2111 swap

    you sure, mine also has the roller cam, same guide and I use the pre-vortec 4bbl intake. if you don't have the balance shaft it should work!
  14. Lou C

    Zero Compression on 2 Cylinders...

    you want the sealing surfaces to look like this....
  15. Lou C

    4.3 MerCruiser Starter Problems

    I use a spare battery I keep in the garage and a momentary switch (remote starter switch) to test starters. Be careful because the torque reaction will cause it to jump a bit as it cranks. The previous owner created quite problem for you there. I don't think that can be fixed without replacing...
  16. Lou C

    5.0Gi overheats at idle, but fine at 2000 rpm

    running temps...usually 160 except right after coming off plane then it rises to approx 170 then comes back down to 160....
  17. Lou C

    95 omc 5.8 runs cool without thermostat but eventually overheats with the thermostat

    great outcome! Here's what mine runs at....160 at idle, most it goes to is about 170 after coming off plane....
  18. Lou C

    Winterizing your Mercruiser

    this, every year...keeps it running well...
  19. Lou C

    Exhaust Manifold too hot to touch

    don't forget to check the little by pass opening in the OMC/Volvo thermostat housing... at idle you should be barely warm (90-100) after coming off plane 125-130 or so. I have the exact same exhaust on my OMC and that's what I get consistently.
  20. Lou C

    High voltage issue causing alarms and equipment malfuncions

    Here are pix of my voltage readings before and after adding a supplemental feed to the fuse box.... top is after bottom is before....
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