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  1. Lou C

    Alpha 1 gen 2 bellows service

    Sounds like it’s time to do all of them
  2. Lou C

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    https://leadersrpmshop.com/marine-parts/volvo-penta/ I have bought OMC parts from this vendor on Amazon, that's about the only one I'd trust, and only when I can't get it locally. I have a local marine shop I go to and he can order OEM Merc, OMC or Volvo parts plus he can get me Barr exhaust...
  3. Lou C

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    Don't buy any mission critical boat parts from Amazon, use OEM for impellers, bellows, carb rebuild kits, etc. Unless you know the seller is legit it is a gamble.
  4. Lou C

    I have a leak.

    good catch! this is the Achilles heel of I/Os, just too many places to leak water!
  5. Lou C

    Alpha 1 gen 2 bellows service

    It’s good to know that because for some that’s the only option.
  6. Lou C

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    When you take ‘em apart goggle VP elbow gasket replacement; they came out with updated gaskets & instructions to use a copper based sealer. Also forgot to mention that if they look good the manifolds should be tested for pinhole leaks by propping them up level and filling with Acetone instead of...
  7. Lou C

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    I looked again at the pic of the manifold/elbow joint & you can see moisture oozing out. Def a problem there! You don’t want clogged elbows etc but also if they are leaking on the inside that can put water in cyls; rust exhaust valves etc.
  8. Lou C

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    If you can find this document it might help: Volvo Penta Overheat Diagnosis; is explains exactly how to solve overheating issues via testing & process of elimination. If you can find it I think it will help a lot! If you used an Amazon impeller I’d replace with OEM. I always use OEM for...
  9. Lou C

    How would a compromised bellows sink the boat?

    I think everyone with an I/O boat thinks/worries about this and the way I have dealt with it is to: Pull drive at the end of each season to inspect bellows, replace when any sign of small cracks are seen Keep drive down as much as possible to minimize stress on bellows Get an agreed value...
  10. Lou C

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    Check out Lighthouse Marine in Riverhead Long Island that’s where I got my Barr exhaust. I can save on shipping (heavy!) because it’s about a hr drive from where I live. But first see what you have. If this boat was used in only fresh water the system night only need cleaning of the passages and...
  11. Lou C

    Alpha 1 gen 2 bellows service

    The bellows should definitely last longer if the drive is stored down. I'd use OEM for the bellows for sure, and for impellers as well.
  12. Lou C

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    If you tested the 'stat, it is open by 160*, correct, and you're sure the raw water pump is good (including the wear plate, if this is scored even a good impeller won't pump properly) then the next thing I'd do before replacing the whole exhaust system is drain out the water and remove the...
  13. Lou C

    Alpha 1 gen 2 bellows service

    I tilt it up and use a bright flashlight to check for cracks in the folds, as soon as you see that, the rubber has gotten oxidized and hard and is now due for replacement. I get at least 10 years out of OEM Cobra bellows.
  14. Lou C

    salt water in single cylinder

    I would look at Marine repair shops on the South Shore of LI, there are many there that I’m sure do inboard repowers I’d ask them who they use…what you need is nothing exotic just a 4.3 Chevy Vortec! Outboards are easier IF you start with a fairly new one but to do a complete repower is VERY costly.
  15. Lou C

    2 stroke longevity?

    I agree if you look at a 4 stroke power head it’s scary! And I will say if the EPA kept its big fat nose out of the small marine biz we’d still have 2 strokes because guess what they do in other markets! But their draconian regs is what forced the tech that OMC/BRP, Merc and even Yamaha had...
  16. Lou C

    2 stroke longevity?

    Yep mines on the 3rd set of wheels and I rebuilt the Pulsa-Jet carb 2x over the years….nice little Briggs flat head…
  17. Lou C

    Timing mod: running or not running engine

    Nah Scott I'm too dang cheap and suspicious of unknowns, I want to make my old boat more reliable, so an electronic distributor and a new Edelbrock 1409 (have an old Quadrajet, will try one more rebuild, tried a Holley some years back but it wouldn't run right) might be what it takes. I am...
  18. Lou C

    Timing mod: running or not running engine

    Yes because changing dwell changes timing (not a lot but it does) Hey Scott what do you think of my finally ditching the old points set up for a Delco Marine distributor, I'm getting lazy in my old age?!
  19. Lou C

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    A good friend of mine moved to Az and had an all solar house with a Tesla wall set up. He made so much power he couldn't use it all! He did have a Tesla but also had several gas powered cars as well.
  20. Lou C

    2 stroke longevity?

    I think the problems with 2 strokes has always been: 1) integrated fuel and lubrication systems, yes they work but the second they don't, bad things happen...on a 4 stroke, you check the oil, as long as it's clean and full you rarely have problems.... 2) sensitivity to lean running which can...
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