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  1. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    If you have any doubts I would consider even paying a mechanic to remove the drive to check the things we are discussing here, because negelected I/Os have a potential for costing a lot of money to put right. I've been able to make mine last as long as it has with regular maintenance, drive pull...
  2. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    I always use OEM for things like driveshaft bellows and raw water impellers, these are parts that you want to fit right and work right. If not expensive problems happen and you get to fix it twice.
  3. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    Agreed and don't forget transom leaks on I/Os (which is one of the several reasons why I won't own another) can be the proverbial rabbit hole. Causes: 1)bellows (easy to rectify, not expensive) 2)steering arm (not easy to rectify, expensive) 3)rotted transom (deal breaker, very expensive to...
  4. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    https://www.marineengineparts.com/barr-conversion-kit-for-mercruiser-v-6-gm-4-3-liter-from-one-piece-to-two-piece there are other kits but this is likely to be the best quality in aftermarket.
  5. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    In the pix I could not really see the u joint bellows, only the shift cable and exhaust bellows. You really want to see if cracks are developing in the folds of the u joint and shift cable bellows. A good replacement interval is 5 seasons, they will last longer if the drive is kept down. I've...
  6. Lou C

    Cobra overheating after new lower unit

    Did they replace the water tube gaskets and use the plastic guide to line up the water tube? That’s the one thing that can go wrong with putting the 2 drive units back together
  7. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    For the conversion you need additional parts in addition to the manifolds and elbows. There are 2 exhaust pipes that adapt from the elbows to the Y pipe and 2 rubber hoses on each side to connect.Actual price of the complete Barr price which I found on Marine Engine Parts (AKA Lighthouse Marine)...
  8. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    It’s a conversion so you need a whole kit. I think Barr Marine sells an aftermarket kit for about $1200 then you have to add labor unless you can do it yourself.
  9. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    You don't get mildew with 2 covers?
  10. Lou C

    First time boat owner with questions about 1998 Starcraft 1810 LX

    First is find the cause of water getting in, ideally a water test should start with a totally dry bilge if possible Second, that engine has the Merc one piece manifolds that are prone to crack and let water in the engine, I'd figure on replacing them with the 2 piece system. Those can kill...
  11. Lou C

    2.3 cobra shift problem now...?

    It sounds like when you changed the cable adapters it changed the shift cable adjustment, perhaps you are not getting enough travel to fully engage the dog clutch in the fwd gear....might have to: make sure the cable adapter is installed correctly first, since that's the last thing that was...
  12. Lou C

    1995 OMC 5.0L IO starting procedure? Stalls when going into gear

    Great outcome glad the shop took care of it for you!
  13. Lou C

    1990 (ish) Yamaha 3 HP only runs on choke

    Glad it was a non-event. We are a bit spoiled not really used to hurricanes here.
  14. Lou C

    Volvo Penta 4.3GL-C bogs and surges when hot

    Lucky simple solution, those chokes need a constant supply 12V to stay open. So your engine was running way to rich.
  15. Lou C

    MerCruiser 5.0 Manifold Crack/Hydrolock Help

    depending on where it cracked, it theoretically could put water into an exhaust port, but it would take a while for that much to show up in the oil. I agree do not take it apart, before doing air pressure testing as described above. if it holds pressure then replace the manifolds and move on. DO...
  16. Lou C

    Volvo Penta 4.3GL-C bogs and surges when hot

    Is this a 2bbl or a 4bbl? https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/marine_carburetors/parts/0-80402-1 2 bbl $642 https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/marine_carburetors/parts/0-80492 4bbl $689 These carbs are not hard to rebuild, the main thing is...
  17. Lou C

    1990 (ish) Yamaha 3 HP only runs on choke

    Not sure Ted if that will work but we had a similar problem with a 2012 Suzuki DF2.5 I bought for my son. Even from new. They replaced the carb, same issue. Then they removed a tin cover over the idle mix screw and adjusted it; better but not perfect. So when the warrantee ran out I removed the...
  18. Lou C

    VP 4.3GL/SX 190 HP starting issue - intermittent

    In fact years ago when I still had my original OMC exhaust manifolds the drain was right over the starter. One year the drain on that side leaked slightly and turned the solenoid terminals into a ball ‘o rust. Got the intermittent no crank issue and wound up removing the starter replacing the...
  19. Lou C

    VP 4.3GL/SX 190 HP starting issue - intermittent

    Might have to remove exhaust on that side to get at starter. I would never buy a boat with bad access
  20. Lou C

    1 exhaust manifold hot/ the other cool

    Bruce many listings on that site say: Thru dealer Or Obsolete part Hence why I suggested going to a dealer. Marine Engine . Com gives: Original OE part # superceeded new part # aftermarket part # However for VP they seem to only have aftermarket
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