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  1. drew_caplan

    New Engine - No spark

    So, after weeks of rebuilding my engine, new long block, everything back in, it won't fire lol. I have double checked all my wires, get 12v to the fuel pump. I am going to pull the main lead from the distributor tonight to see if I am getting power there. I have also checked the safety, all...
  2. drew_caplan

    Engine Re-Build - Wire and clearance

    Ahh, that makes sense. Thank you!
  3. drew_caplan

    Volvo Penta Cobra Gasket

    Perfect, thank you very much for the advice!
  4. drew_caplan

    Engine Re-Build - Wire and clearance

    So, as as I near the completion of my 4.3 rebuild, I have two questions. 1. Anyone know where this wire goes? 2. I installed an aftermarket intake, and I am not sure if the position of the thermostat housing is slightly different of if the clearance is always this tight around the fuel pump...
  5. drew_caplan

    Volvo Penta Cobra Gasket

    I am just about to put the new motor in the Four Winns and putting the outdrive back together. I ordered a gasket kit for it but noticed that when I pulled it originally there was no 'main' gasket but just one around the water intake. Is this normal and the surfaces act as a gasket or should...
  6. drew_caplan

    Outdrive Maintenance

    Agreed, I always keep the drive down when not in use. When I was a younger lad I learned the hard way to remember to put it up when putting on the trailer though lol. That boat ramp will always have a little piece of me there to remember; like initials in an oak tree my boat wrote its name on...
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    Outdrive Maintenance

    Because some goofball didn't winterize the boat very well last year and paid the price.
  8. drew_caplan

    Outdrive Maintenance

    Fresh water boat all its life; and that white material is greasy not solid. Looks like liquified grease; thanks for the help!
  9. drew_caplan

    Outdrive Maintenance

    Hello! I am replacing the motor in my 1999 Four Winns this week and I pulled off the outdrive today (SX Cobra). It slid of quite easily and everything looks pretty good. I have two questions though: 1. I noticed a tiny bit of water in the bellow but It looks like it was replaced perhaps before...
  10. drew_caplan

    1998 4.3 GL Head Replacement

    This, I ran AF through the muffs and didn't push out enough water. I also used a -50 AF. Upon further inspection even though the motor looks pristine from the outside, inspecting all of the water jackets it is very corroded inside and and there are large flakes falling offside the ports. The...
  11. drew_caplan

    1998 4.3 GL Head Replacement

    I picked up a long block from Atlantic Marine for 1795 plus shipping to the border. In Canada the best price I could get was $6500 from a reputable builder.
  12. drew_caplan

    1998 4.3 GL Head Replacement

    Never mind, found it! For anyone else in the same situation I found it above the starter by sticking my phone camera back there to snap this photo. It is a 090.
  13. drew_caplan

    1998 4.3 GL Head Replacement

    Alright, so all of you were right, I had cracks in the valley. I am ordering a new long-block for it but I need to identify whether I have a 090 or 090M. Not the best news but honestly, with the price of a rebuilt head up here in Canada it isn't that much more to get an entire long block from...
  14. drew_caplan

    1998 4.3 GL Head Replacement

    This is a great idea, thank you very much.
  15. drew_caplan

    1998 4.3 GL Head Replacement

    Yep, it says Vortec on the valve cover. Thank you in advance.
  16. drew_caplan

    1998 4.3 GL Head Replacement

    Well the block seems to be intact and is the engine is actually running fine. I did a visual over the entire block and there was antifreeze in the block that came out. So I am thinking that most of the anti-freeze was throughout the engine, just not in the one head, hence the crack. I have...
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