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  1. Lou C

    Fuel treatment question.....

    I've never run mine dry either and 20 years, never had a problem. The only time that is needed is if you anticipate not using it for more than a year. Then, it would make sense run the carb out of gas and drain the tank. Stabil says their fuel treatment makes fuel last 2 years and I haven't run...
  2. Lou C

    Time to chuck the 470

    I was shocked when I weighed my '88 Four Winns. On the trailer it was 5050 lbs, the trailer is about 850. That's 4200 lbs for a 20'9" long boat. With a deep vee hull design and a 21* deadrise it does cut through the chop we always seem have here.
  3. Lou C

    1993 OMC 5.8 EFI and drive system conversion to Volvo Penta

    It depends on what shifting difficulty you are having....not going into gear....popping out of gear....or not coming out of gear. The last is the most common problem. To start, the adjustment process begins with the drive off. You check the shift rod height against factory specs, and make sure...
  4. Lou C

    At wits end Runs great for 20miles then knocking then sputtering 3.0

    Even though the carb was a reman from National Carbs I think you might need to go through it (clean, and check all the settings & adjustments). Check to see if the needle valve holds pressure. With carb off the engine, drain the fuel out of it. Then turn it over and see if you can blow through...
  5. Lou C

    1993 OMC 5.8 EFI and drive system conversion to Volvo Penta

    This has been done, and V/P also used that same 5.8 Ford engine on the early years of the SX model. If the shift cable is in good shape (low drag) and adjusted properly, the drive lower unit is in good shape (gears and clutch dog as well as shifter mechanism inside) the original Cobra with dog...
  6. Lou C

    Location of freeze plugs on 3.8 Liter V6 Inboard / OMC sterndrive

    If its still the original OMC engine what you'll see are brass fittings screwed into the block and a drain plug with a T shape at the end of it screwed into that. On the older engines that originally came with the large Delco direct drive style starter, they may have a 90* fitting to clear the...
  7. Lou C

    Time to chuck the 470

    For a 22 ft boat I'd go 5.7. I have a 4.3 in a 20' (heavy for its size) and that's about as big a boat that IMHO that a 4.3 feels good in, and that's with a 4bbl carb. Beyond that you want the extra torque of the V8. So if you're going to do it, go all the way.
  8. Lou C

    At wits end Runs great for 20miles then knocking then sputtering 3.0

    One issue with electric chokes is that they really are an electric de-choke…they close by spring pressure & the electric heater keeps them open…but if the electric supply to the heater isn’t 100% reliable they can close… Old fashioned manifold heated chokes open slower than electric but once...
  9. Lou C

    At wits end Runs great for 20miles then knocking then sputtering 3.0

    My thought as well. Is the choke opening; if so check to see if the float is sticking or the needle valve isn’t sealing…. Reman carbs are only as good as the person who set it up. Those plugs are REALLY RICH! Also unrelated issue but you may have a water leak 3/4 of those plugs are quite rusty
  10. Lou C

    replacing tires

    I’ve always jacked on the axle right by the spring mount. However the axles I’ve used were fabricated out of 1/4” thick galvanized steel…not all are that strong…
  11. Lou C

    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    That's great to hear, always nice when you can end the season with at least one solved problem!
  12. Lou C

    Fuel treatment question.....

    Boat looks great! No one makes big cuddies like that anymore….only bow riders…big cuddy much better/safer for rough water….
  13. Lou C

    5.3 Direct Injection Volvo motor carbon cleaning. Often a problem and done on 5.3 GM vehicles - why not on boats?

    I’m wondering what real advantage direct injection is vs port injection? Port injection is normally very reliable and requires little maintenance. Sounds like yet another dubious “improvement” like cat converter exhaust
  14. Lou C

    5.3 Direct Injection Volvo motor carbon cleaning. Often a problem and done on 5.3 GM vehicles - why not on boats?

    It would be interesting to find out if Volvo has put out a service bulletin on this.
  15. Lou C

    Fuel treatment question.....

    One time I was very happy I filled it at the end of the season. That year was 2012. Then, we had Hurricane Sandy. I wasn't able to store that much gasoline then and you couldn't get gas easily for 2 weeks. So, I siphoned out 40 gallons from the boat. Had to pull out the rear seats and siphon it...
  16. Lou C

    No power to ignition (need help please)

    Don’t know the answer to your specific question but note to self DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER to clean anything in the engine compartment! It forces water in places where it should not be! You might have to unplug wiring connectors & carefully dry everything out. You also don’t want water in the...
  17. Lou C

    HELP 2005 5.0 MPI OVER REV

    Even when set right boat tachs can be off by a lot. Mine reads 150 rpm high at idle, and the difference is more at higher engine speeds.
  18. Lou C

    Fuel treatment question.....

    I used 1.5 year old fuel (E10 stabilized) after my boat was laid up for engine work and it ran fine with no unusual problems. However in this case I would wait till next season to fill up. Try to use fuel less than a year old if you can. I buy fuel for the generator in August & September and if...
  19. Lou C

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    When we were kids my parents took us to a farm in upstate NY for vacation; this was circa 1960-1964. In 1968 the family retired and sold the farm to none other than…Bob Denver! True story, it was the Red Pine Farm in Bovina Center in upstate NY. We drove by in the summer of 1969 right before the...
  20. Lou C

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    I think he was pushing water with his prop, to stay in place!
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