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  1. Lou C

    Condensation in exhaust manifolds...

    Ok got a question about condensation in exhaust manifolds. I came across this by accident because I had to remove the Barr Marine/OMC/Volvo exhaust I installed 4 years ago, for access to the steering actuator that needs to be replaced. I ran the engine on the water hose about 20 min, let it cool...
  2. Lou C

    OK Merc guys got a question about using a 140* stat...

    I'm posting this on the Merc board even though I have the OMC because I feel I'll get more responses and its a generic question. OK I've had the OMC for a long time, and all their engines came with a 160 stat as did most Volvo engines, whereas Merc did use a 140 stat in their older...
  3. Lou C

    Couple of tips for reinstalling a Cobra drive....

    OK for those of you who have Cobras and maintain them yourselves....and this is for the dog clutch models 1986-1993....we know that pulling a drive is usually easy but reinstalling one can be difficult, sometimes it goes right on, sometimes it fights you....so here's what I have found helpful...
  4. Lou C

    Kill Switch now mandatory....take a look at this.....

    Change Is Coming: Mandatory Kill Switch Use - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum My boat doesn't have one, so I guess I have to add one....thoughts? We do use it on our little 10' Walker Bay when using the outboard.
  5. 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....
  6. Lou C

    Permanent magnet gear reduction starter...

  7. Lou C

    2012 Merc V-6 I/O cat converter exhaust question...

    I've got a friend with a 2012 Merc V6 I/O with the cat converter exhaust. Used in salt water just like out boat, moored approx. 6 month season. Their mechanic is advising replacing the manifolds and elbows as it typically done here with cast iron exhaust every 5-7 years. The cost parts and labor...
  8. Lou C

    Use Antifreeze to winterize? Here's a choice few think of.....

    If you use antifreeze to winterize (and there is as much debate on this point, as there is on motor oils), but let's just say Mercruiser has recommended it for years....for the purpose of reducing corrosion...not freeze protection per se....you always manually drain first...here's another I...
  9. Lou C

    Good vid on re-assembling a V/P SX-M transom assembly....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y83ud7V8kDM very well explained and detailed, for those who may need to re-do one of these.... might want to make it a sticky....
  10. Lou C

    Anyone ever hear of Red Rhino marine parts?

    I was researching this company because if I have to eventually get another Cobra drive, Crowley marine sells what they call 'new' Cobra drives. I called them and asked who supplies them with the parts that you can't get from BRP any longer and they said Red Rhino. I don't know anything about...
  11. Lou C

    the question of how to replace a solenoid...that got closed....

    The answer is yes you need to remove the starter, which if you have decent access is an easy job and replacing the solenoid is easy as well. I replaced on the starter that is on my boat about 5 years ago, and it still works fine. But before doing all that, you should be checking all the wiring...
  12. Lou C

    if you have fuseholders on a battery or battery switch

    Most boats seem to have fuse holders added on to the battery or battery switch common terminal and most inboard gas boats have the battery and often the battery switch in the engine compartment. I came across this recently in figuring out my electrical issue. While you can buy a water proof fuse...
  13. Lou C

    Low voltage at dash volt meter and at ignition terminal on the ignition switch....

    This has been a more or less chronic problem on my '88 Four Winns with OMC I/O. The dash gauge will read low when I turn the key to the ignition position and the dash gauge reads 10-11 Volts. If I hook up a digital volt meter positive terminal to the ignition terminal on the switch and the other...
  14. Lou C

    I want to thank Kenny for his excellent OMC advice and guidance....

    I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank Kenny for his excellent OMC advice and guidance with different repairs for OMC owners. This is becoming harder and harder to find and is really helpful. I am lucky that I have an excellent OMC mechanic that is local to me who got my Cobra shift...
  15. Lou C

    What I learned about mechanical fuel pumps, and the safety overflow hose.....

    OK I had just rebuilt my Q-Jet and still had the 30 year old Carter mechanical pump on it. Well I replaced that petrified old yellow tygon hose for the fuel pump overflow, and in a few days, I saw what looked like gas in the new hose! So of course I replaced the pump with the Sierra one I bought...
  16. Lou C

    Holley 4160 set up questions.....

    Hello all, I didn't want to rebuild my 30 year old Q-Jet again so started thinking about possible alternatives. There's Holley and Edelbrock. On this engine (OMC rigged 4.3) I do not think the Edelbrock would have fit because of the OMC shift linkage bracket and relays on the starboard side. The...
  17. Lou C

    Any experience with Fel Pro marine gasket sets on the 4.3?

    OK these are 2 general questions, applicable to either Merc, Volvo or OMC....anyone had experience with Fel Pro Marine gasket sets? I ask because I am about to put my 4.3 back together with a set of re-man heads, and all new gaskets. I called Fel Pro to ask about installing the intake gaskets...
  18. Lou C

    got some questions on 4.3 repair or replacement.....

    Hello iboaters, Well my old '88 4.3 finally acted up in a big way. Its been in salt water raw water cooled for at least 15 years. I'm posting this here even though mine is an OMC boat because you get more traffic here, lol. What happened was this: difficult starting, rough running and after some...
  19. Lou C

    Oh no not another oil thread...Merc 25/40 Vis Delo 40

    I ran a couple of oil analyses over the past few years comparing the Delo straight weight I used for years and the Merc 25/40 that is specifically blended for inboard marine use. The Delo 40 was done during the 2011season and the Merc was done at the end of this season. Both held up well, the...
  20. Lou C

    Found this in a local antique shop, 1956 Johnson Seahorse....

    We were looking for something else and found this, it looks like it was hardly ever used, very good condition, the seller says it runs but what do you all think about buying one of these? I've looked at a couple of on line parts places and it appears that you can get most replacement parts (carb...
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