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  1. Lou C

    Stupid me, no oil

    I would for sure change the steering cable Also unless nearly new, the starter Next, any sign of leaking at the steering actuator? They are very tough if not impossible to change with the engine in place. I’d also look at the joint between the Y pipe & transom mount for leaks and the steering...
  2. Lou C

    Simple winterization process / draining 4.3gl

    yes based on that pic, the hose coming from the transom mount should be the top one (water flows into impeller housing). Ok I'd make sure that your drain plugs are all in (each side of block, and exhaust manifolds) and I would fill each of the hoses for the impeller with water before firing it...
  3. Lou C

    Cross country trailering advice/tips

    it's a bit of a lost art. Remember when all our rear drive cars had adjustable front bearings? It was a normal part of a brake job, do the brakes, re-pack the bearings, adjust bearings. Except back in the '70s we had that nasty smelling fibrous yellow wheel bearing grease, yuk!
  4. Lou C

    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    When I wanted to up size the wimpy 245/65-17s on my 07 Grand Cherokee 5.7 I was limited by what the biggest size would be that would fit under the rear storage area. Even going to a 1” taller tire (245/70-17) I still had to trim the back side of the trailer hitch & ends of the bolts to get it to...
  5. Lou C

    Testing Gas Flow on 82' Wellcraft Sterndrive

    If you maintain them points can be quite reliable and just carry spares….ive been boating with a points distributor for over 20 years with no on the water breakdowns…if you get a Petronix or an electronic full distributor replacement buy a spare module….
  6. Lou C

    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    On any long trip I check the spare air pressure in addition to the others but also bring a plug kit and an electric impact gun…torque wrench…yeah I get funny looks putting that into the back of the Jeep…
  7. Lou C

    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    On all our Jeeps and Subarus I always made sure we had a full size spare. Especially the ones with full time 4x4.
  8. Lou C

    Outdrive will not go back into transom

    get the height correct, get the bell housing square with the drive sealing surface, guide the driveshaft in straight, use a long thin screwdriver to turn u joints if needed, usually it is pretty easy. Yep that's a salt water used drive, moored in the brine every summer for 23 years. Last year I...
  9. Lou C

    no oil after cylinder head recondition

    that or a stuck valve might be the cause....
  10. Lou C

    Outdrive will not go back into transom

    just hit the trim down and they should both retract equally, then position them straight back, and after bolting up the outdrive, you can lift the outdrive so that the holes all line up by putting a floor jack under it just lift it till all the holes align. Also I grease the trim ram rod with...
  11. Lou C

    Outdrive will not go back into transom

    throw down a couple of lengths of 2'x4' plywood, make a ramp for the outdrive jack's casters...
  12. Lou C

    Outdrive will not go back into transom

    It is similar to doing an R&R on old school VWs such as we had in the '70s. We had a reinforced creeper with 2 scissors jacks on it, and used that to lift the engine till the transmission input shaft was aligned the clutch plate, and besides getting it at the right height, you used a spark plug...
  13. Lou C

    No water coming out of the exhaust on muffs

  14. Lou C

    Outdrive will not go back into transom

    If you want to save your back, & make your life easier get an outdrive jack it makes all this 100% easier, all you need to do is get it at the right height and make sure the bellhousing is lined up square with the sealing surface of the outdrive, and try to keep the driveshaft straight as you...
  15. Lou C

    No water coming out of the exhaust on muffs

    I have used both the dual feed ones and the round Merc ones with the metal rod clamp and found the Merc ones much better. They are softer rubber & conform better to the shape of the lower unit. The rubber on the dual feed ones was way too stiff to seal well. The engine ran consistently cooler...
  16. Lou C

    No water coming out of the exhaust on muffs

    One thing I like to do for the first start of the season, is hook up the muffs, turn on the water but before firing it up, I disconnect the hose that goes from the transom to the 'stat housing and fill that hose with water and some Dawn dish soap mixed in, that lubes the impeller even before the...
  17. Lou C

    Need some help just bought 96 chris craft

    Yep I also noticed that second set of gauges and I would for sure pull off the flame arrestor and check the carb for J tubes…also make sure that MSD ignition is marine certified J1171. Not only that it would be wise to make sure the alternator and starter also both are. This is no joke you do...
  18. Lou C

    Cross country trailering advice/tips

    In addition to all the good suggestions above, I would bring a spare hub with bearings already packed, installed with a new seal. Also spare axle nut, washer and cotter pins or tab washer whichever it uses. Second spare is a good idea. I like to bring an electric impact gun and 1/2” ratchet, a...
  19. Lou C

    Testing Gas Flow on 82' Wellcraft Sterndrive

    check the anti siphon valve on the fuel tank, it's what the fuel line from the tank to the fuel pump is connected to at the tank. They can corrode and restrict fuel flow, or get clogged with junk from the tank what's the fuel from the fuel filter look like?
  20. Lou C

    Need some help just bought 96 chris craft

    There is a sending unit on the outdrive mount that might be bad, these are a pain to change, most people don't bother to change it. Before starting make sure the engine is full of motor oil and the outdrive is full of outdrive gear oil. The outdrive should be pressure tested before putting it...
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