Search results

  1. L

    Drain the intake manifold?

    I also changed fuel filter, added Sta Bil to tank, fogged engine. No water in filter, so that's good news.
  2. L

    Drain the intake manifold?

    Just winterized my 2001 Volvo 5.0 GL 305 Chevy. Did 2 block drains, 2 exhaust manifold drains, and 2 sea water pump hoses.. A video said to drain the intake manifold. Didn't see this in the manual.
  3. L

    1 1/2 inch of steering slop at rear of drive

    Yes, power steering. Guess it's normal, thanks
  4. L

    1 1/2 inch of steering slop at rear of drive

    I have a 2001 5.0 GL SX-M drive with about 1 1/2 inches of left to right steering slop at rear of drive. There is no play in the up/down direction. Is there an adjustment or is something worn out?
  5. L

    Sputtering, sketchy acceleration, idle unsteady

    Not yet, got home from the lake Sunday night
  6. L

    Gauges fluctuating, bouncing around

    Thank you Scott
  7. L

    Sputtering, sketchy acceleration, idle unsteady

    I took out my boat yesterday. It's a 2001 Volvo 5.0 GL Chevy 305 with carb, Monterey 190 LS hull. Overall it ran, but had issues with unpredictable acceleration. Sometimes it did fine, other times it sputtered and hesitated. While at a steady speed it occasionally sputtered and almost died. I...
  8. L

    Gauges fluctuating, bouncing around

    2001 Monterey LS190 with Volvo 5.0 GL, Chevy 305. Tach has a mind of its own, sometimes reads normal at idle, then goes up to 3,000 RPM by itself. Fuel gauge drops suddenly from Full to 3/4, then right back up. Volt gauge reads a constant 12.8 while running, but I don't trust it.
  9. L

    My stern drive oil is black

    Thanks everyone, at least no water in the oil.
  10. L

    My stern drive oil is black

    Not yet, just got the boat and starting all the service checks
  11. L

    My stern drive oil is black

    Just bought a 2001 Volvo SX-M 5.0 GL and the oil on the dipstick is black. Just wondering if full synthetic is that color or is the oil really old?
  12. L

    How do I close the bowrider door?

    I just bought a 2001 190LS Montura bowrider. Below the center windshield is a bifold door that has two plastic latches screwed to the passenger dash. Do they have to be unscrewed to close the door or does it move somehow? I don't want to force it and break something. Seems odd to unscrew these...
  13. L

    Lifespan of 4.3 V6?

    Thank you Scott andLou. How can I maintain the exhaust manifolds, is there a way to see if they are wearing out? I assume the water jackets get thin and eventually rust through?
  14. L

    Lifespan of 4.3 V6?

    I see a lot of these that are rebuilt, and some with water in the oil. Are these engines reliable long term?
  15. L

    Required HP for slalom skiing

    4.3 in a 21 foot is underpowered. 4.3 18 ft, 5.0 minimum in a 21 ft., 350 SBC is better in that size boat.
  16. L

    Fuel injected parts no longer available

    I recently read that boats with fuel injection may have parts that are not available, specifically control boards/computers for the fuel system. One boat in my area is for sale because the injectors will not spray. Does this mean owners have to switch to carbs or is there a workaround such as...
  17. L

    OMC vs Volvo drives

    I'm curious why you say to avoid 90's Ford motors. I have had 3 Ford V8's- two were in trucks from the 90's, one was my 70's Caravelle boat with Ford 302. My 92 F150 ran great beyond 220k miles. My current 99F150 has 310 k miles with no issues. Was it just the marine engines that had troubles...
  18. L

    98 Horizon 180 pull engine to change starter?

    Looking at a 1998 Horizon 180 with Volvo Penta 4.3GL. Owner says starter is bad and he can't get to it. Does the engine really need to be pulled just to change a starter?
  19. L

    Every title is not in seller's name

    I'm hoping someone from Texas will chime in with how they did it. Since every boat is not in seller's name, obviously people are somehow making it work. The boats all have titles signed by the previous owner; it's the bill of sale that is the problem. State requires a bill of sale from the...
  20. L

    Which hull brands to avoid

    I should add used, from $5K to $7K price range, which in my area is around 1995 to 2002 years.
Top