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  1. Alaboat

    4.3 GL starving for fuel

    My fuel system seems to be intermittently starving for fuel. I can start it easily but after cruising for 30-40 minutes, it just dies. Checked filter water seperate an it's clean wit no water. Yesterday we were out and it happened agsin. I unscrewed filter and it seemed like barely any fuel in...
  2. Alaboat

    Neutral start switch?

    Started up boat yesterday after being in storage for the winter. Cranked right up and let in run a while on hose. As I usually do for reliability, I killed the engine and tried to restart but nothing. It was acting like I was attempting to start in gear even though shifter was in neutral...
  3. Alaboat

    Repair of anchor hatch

    My anchor hatch door is approx. 18"x12" (Sort of triangle shaped) and about 3/4" thick . The other day, a screw on the hinge fell out and further probing determined the wood core is rotten. The exterior is in perfect condition and gel coat is fine. The back side appears to be gelcoated as well...
  4. Alaboat

    Sunbrella Boat Cover

    I'm in the shopping mode for a new boat cover. My pitiful Attwood canvas cover has always leaked. I slowed it down a little last year with some waterproofing stuff but only lasted for several months. I'm looking into a Sunbrella cover here on iboats and they run about $450 with a 10 year...
  5. Alaboat

    Engine stall

    I was out on the river this weekend and we were cruising about 30 MPH and all of the sudden, the engine died like I just turned the key off. I checked to make sure I hadn't pulled the e-stop cord by accident. Engine started right up again, took off and planed out and happened again. Thinking...
  6. Alaboat

    Winterization question

    I have a 4.3 GL and need a little help. I thought I had it all figured out from looking at all the posts and pictures on this topic but I'm a little stumped. After changing oil, filter, fuel filter, outdrive gear oil, I fogged the engine with fogging oil per instructions. I then removed the port...
  7. Alaboat

    Bent skeg

    This afternoon I was loading boat back on trailer at the launch and the water was a little lower than normal. As usual, I backed trailer down so I could drive boat on trailer the last little bit. When I almost had it on all the way, I realized I was too far out of water so I backed trailer up a...
  8. Alaboat

    Oil pressure too high?

    Got about 23 hours on a reman long block 4.3. Break in oil was 15W30 but at 20 hours I changed oil and filter and used SAE30 Rotella. Yesterday on the lake and pulling tubes, I noticed oil pressure running about 75 PSI at about 3500 RPM which before changing oil, was running about 62 PSI for...
  9. Alaboat

    Boat cover and rain

    My new to me boat is parked in my yard and I bought a nearly new semi-custom cover with center pole. The cover has about 6 reinforced 1" webbing strips that go across cover to where tie down straps attach and it fits good. I have got the cover installed and boat leveled to where water sheds good...
  10. Alaboat

    Reman engine horsepower difference

    Quick question about horsepower difference. My previous engine was a 1995 4.3GL Cobra (really a VP) with a 2 bbl carb. Paperwork provided by the original owner says it was 160 HP. My newly installed 4.3 Vortec reman long block (VMC7) looks as though it is 205 HP from what I've researched on the...
  11. Alaboat

    Vapor lock?

    Just got boat out of the shop after having it there for a new long block, starter and exhaust manifolds. Long story but won't expound here. You can read all about it in another thread in the OMC section. Here's what I've got: reman VMC7 4.3 Vortec with 2 bbl carb with about 10 hours on...
  12. Alaboat

    Recommendations for repower

    Here's what I've got: 1995 Chris Craft Concept 18' with 4.3 OMC Cobra (I think same as VP SX outdrive) Mechanic ran some tests and did some visuals and has suggested a replacement engine. He suggested a VP reman long block rather than other aftermarket options. From what I know, my outdrive is...
  13. Alaboat

    Prop help

    I just bought a 1995 18" Chris Craft with a 4.3 Cobra. On my initial test ride, the fastest I could get out of boat was 35MPH (GPS) and 4000 RPM with 6 average size people and about 12 gallons of gas. The service manual says that optimum RPM is 4200-4600. I have a SS Ballistic (346032) prop that...
  14. Alaboat

    Volvo vs. Sierra, GLM, etc.

    Getting ready to order some tune up parts for my 4.3 OMC. What is the consensus for using Volvo vs. other aftermarket parts such as cap, rotor, filters, wires, etc.?
  15. Alaboat

    New to me 1995 4.3 OMC Cobra in Chris Craft

    I need some input on my recent purchase. It's a 1995 Chris Craft with 4.3 OMC. Previous owner discouraged me from running on hose with muffs; something about over pressurizing seals or something. He said he always ran in drum of water. Is there any truth to that? I have always run my outboards...
  16. Alaboat

    1995 Chris Craft Concept

    I am in the process of purchasing a 1995 18" Concept with a 4.3 OMC. Boat was in storage for about 15 years and motor has 250 hours on it. Always been stored inside and it shows. Owner waiting on new thermostat and we'll be ready for a test ride. Anything I should be on the look our for or be...
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