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Hello all - I tried to get some good research in before posting but feel like I'm missing something. This forum helped me install a new 5.7 from Rapido Marine about 5 years ago in my 96 Rinker. Still can't thank you guys enough!
I ran into some skin cancer last summer and had some stuff cut out...
Hello all, I'm currently wrapping up the install of my reman 5.7 Vortec. Need help identifying my ignition system so I can set timing. Pic below.
Background: After 4 trips on the water this season, I had water in the oil and 4 detonated pistons. Water in gas or my thermostat closed last fall...
Hey guys - I'm upgrading from my older 880 5.7 to a Vortec 5.7 with hi rise intake and 4 barrel Holley. I'm pretty sure I've identified this carb as a 4160. Rapido sold it to me when I bought the long block. I have the fuel inlet hooked up on the opposite side (not shown here) but my question...
Hey guys - I've been reading around the forum for a lot of good info recently but now I'm forced to sign up and post for help unfortunately! My wife and I bought the 96 Rinker Captiva last July from a lifelong family friend. He had not ran it in 3 years himself but owned it for about 6. The...
