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  1. Lou C

    Want to change spark plugs - 92 7.4L King Cobra

    Re: Want to change spark plugs - 92 7.4L King Cobra I wish I could offer a suggestion to make it easier, seriously you gotta wonder what some of the boat designers were thinking of when they design things, if you put the engine down below deck level, then leave a foot and a half around the...
  2. Lou C

    great diagnostic tool....

    Just picked up a Radio Shack laser thermometer, these things make it very easy to check important things like manifold/exhaust tube temps, verify proper thermostat operation, etc. I found that my new manifolds run at 115-118* idling through the channel, and 135* or so after running on plane for...
  3. Lou C

    1992 King Cobra 454 - Overheating and loss of power

    Re: 1992 King Cobra 454 - Overheating and loss of power You don't have to replace it unless you see big chunks of rust coming off inside. You can remove it (good time to check the thermostat) and look through all the openings, to make sure they are not getting necked down with rust. If so you...
  4. Lou C

    OMC cobra outdrive - how to know how much grease ?

    Re: OMC cobra outdrive - how to know how much grease ? Dude you are greasing the gimble bearing, if you are using the grease fitting on the side of the transom mount... You can't grease it too much, don't worry, but to grease the ujoints, you have to remove the drive, see here are mine in this...
  5. Lou C

    Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration SPLASHED!

    Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration You know you might want to re-think that, if the foam does not get out fast enough, it can pop your deck loose quite fast, it expands...
  6. Lou C

    omc cobra drive removal help!!!

    Re: omc cobra drive removal help!!! That doesn't sound good to me....check the threads in the ujoints to make sure they are not stripped... I built a cart to hold the drive with casters so I don't have to hold it up with my back when removing/installing... When you have it off, check the...
  7. Lou C

    OK here's another odd one for Cobra owners who still have points...

    I was getting my old 88 Cobra ready for the season, and had an odd thing happen. The engine started well from winter storage, then starting doing something it never did before. It would gasp and stumble if I ran it with the shift system in neutral, with the handle pulled out all the way. But...
  8. Lou C

    1988 cobra outdrive installation hangup

    Re: 1988 cobra outdrive installation hangup The original style bellows were a bit smaller than the newer ones, I'd consider replacing the bellows with a new OE one, which are bigger inside. Also look in side the coupler with a flashlight and see if there is a lot of caked on grease in there, if...
  9. Lou C

    Third time's a charm? 1990 Four Winns 200 Horizon Resto/Refurb

    Re: Third time's a charm? 1990 Four Winns 200 Horizon Resto/Refurb I have almost the same boat but 2 years older, 4.3 4bbl carb and sunsport seating. Mine was in worse shape, needed a mostly new interior, stringer and deck repair. Still running the original 23 year old engine and drive. Salt...
  10. Lou C

    Air Lift 1000 spring assist for TV opinions

    Re: Air Lift 1000 spring assist for TV opinions I think that the air bags are better than air shocks, because if you think about it, shock mounts are not meant to support weight like a spring mount is. The area of the size of the inside of the bag, holds far more air than any air shock could. I...
  11. Lou C

    Got a question about the old style Volvos....

    I was looking at another boat the other day, it's a nice 1989 Steiger Craft (commercial style work/fishing boat) with a new crate 350 and a Volvo drive, it's the older style 280/290 style. I'm not sure which model # it is, but on the helm it does have a control for tilting the drive (obviously...
  12. Lou C

    how long can you expect buffing to last?

    OK here's something I brought up in another thread and am starting a new thread to ask about. How long can you reasonable expect a boat that was badly oxidized to stay looking good after either buffing and polishing or even wet sanding if needed first? My 88 FW is unfortunately red and badly...
  13. Lou C

    Quadrajet fuel leak question

    I've got a question about Quadrajet fuel leaks...mine has been fine for the past 6 seasons since it was last rebuilt but today when I was running it on the water hose...I noticed two things...it started right up from cold but then on a hot restart it started reluctantly ( this engine was always...
  14. Lou C

    Getting a shock when trimming down...

    I've been getting a shock when trimming the drive down (not up) if I have my hand on both the remote control and the metal part of the steering wheel. I am guessing that the down wire has rubbed through the insulation at some point and I am completing the ground path between the remote control...
  15. Lou C

    More thoughts on FOAM--pic is worth a thousand words!

    Here is a pic of the boat that the 4 missing boaters were on in the Gulf...with one of the boaters (Nick Schyler) sitting on the overturned boat....it's a foam filled Everglades....I for one am glad I replaced the foam in my old FW...and I bet this poor guy is glad they had a foam filled...
  16. Lou C

    Imron Paint for Boat Left in the Water?

    I am thinking of having my old FW painted from the rubrail down to the boot stripe, it's red and badly oxidized gelcoat. I have spoke to a couple of shops here that paint boats and both seem to think that Imron is the best for durability, but I have heard mixed things about leaving a boat in the...
  17. Lou C

    More thoughts on foam in rebuilds.........

    I was looking at the great job on the Wellcraft posted recentely in this forum, and it got me to thinking about foam and construction. Many say the foam causes rot, and not to use it in rebuilds. Still others say that the foam is a necessary structural part of the boat. Looking at the Wellcraft...
  18. Lou C

    replacing I/O starter question

    I have to replace the starter on my OMC Cobra 4.3. I have a new starter and it came with the shim. How do you know if you need to use the shim or not. I have the factory shop manual but it does not address this point. I do recall years ago that we had trouble with a replacement starter on a 1975...
  19. Lou C

    What antifreeze-PG/engine cooling vs PG storage?

    I've been wondering about this one for a while. If you do use antifreeze when winterizing, to cut down on corrosion, is it best to use the propylene glycol stuff that is for engine cooling systems (like Sierra) or the storage stuff that West Marine and others sell (Sea Fit-100, etc). I have used...
  20. Lou C

    Racor w/metal bowl for I/O vs standard filters?

    I saw the Racor filter with metal bowl that can be drained for I/Os at West Marine the other day, and wondered if it is really much better than the standard Sierra fuel water seperating filters. These are more expensive ($56 for the filter/bowl, the filter elements are about $26 or so) vs 8 or 9...
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