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While idling away from the dock a growling/ whining noise started. The gimbal was replaced last spring and has been silent since but about 5 min after starting, while at idle, the noise suddenly started like a switch was flipped. I listened to it in neutral for about a minute and decided to...
It would be best to look up a video on head gasket replacement. You need to remove both exhaust risers and manifolds, distributor(dont forget to mark the plug wires and rotor orientation before removal), carb and intake manifold, alternator, power steering pump, water pump, fuel pump bracket...
It is most likely 1 or both blown head gaskets. 5.0 gl is iron block and heads normally an overheat wont crack anything (but it is possible). Head set will cost a few hundred dollers and isnt too hard to do yourself if you know how to use a torque wrench.
Becausr of age i doubt you will easily find that exact prop. Look up what the size and pitch are for your old prop and look for an aftermarket with the same stats
I also have a VP 5.0. Just because it sounds good in neutral doesnt mean it is producing good power. When is the last time you checked the plugs or changed the fuel filter
21' VIP with VP 5.0 gl and sx outdrive
Recently my boat wont get fully on plane with a medium load (4 adults pulling 1 skiier). If i start at full down trim and wait till the boat pulls away from the wake then trim up to flat it will eventually plane out. I also noticed when at easy cruise (25...
I sprayed carb cleaner thru all 4 of the fuel ports in the float bowls and checked the float adjustment and reassembled and reinstalled the carb. I observed a noticeable increase in fuel delivery to the secondaries while running at the dock. It still bogs a bit when the secondaries open and...
It got on plane fine with the old 2 barrel but it would lose power and backfire at anything but wot. Not sure of the rpm, tach doesnt work, but it cant be over 2500 rpm
I just replaced my Holly 2 barrel with an edelbrock 4 barrel. It hasnt gone great so far. If it runs well after it warms up it shouldnt need a rebuild. Is the choke flap closed before you start it cold? If you open it with your hand does it close itself or stay open?
This carb has a mechanical linkage. I can actuate them by hand after removing the throttle linkage. When actuated there is a small squirt of fuel but i cant leave them open to see if fuel is flowing through the venturis. I might try removing the top to check the float bowls for debris. Although...
Thank you for your response. The edelbrock has 2 metering rods i could be wrong but i thought the right rod metered the secondary fuel flow. When i first installed this carb( 1 week ago) i had hesitation and bog when the secondary opened under load. But the boat would plane in a reasonable...
