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Lou C replied to the thread Failed exhaust flappers.

There is a grommet that holds the pin in place maybe that melted from an overheat or just rotted out. I’d just keep using the OEM style...

Yesterday at 2:26 PM
Lou C replied to the thread 88 OMC 4.3L V6 - Sitting for about 10 Months - Question.

Those are the best muffs I have found….

Yesterday at 4:59 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 88 OMC 4.3L V6 - Sitting for about 10 Months - Question.
Thursday at 7:13 PM
Lou C replied to the thread Been an interesting start to the boating season!.

Titanic

Thursday at 12:17 PM
Lou C replied to the thread Lower Unit Gear Oil Change while on lift.

Better to do it all at once, in a place where you have everything you need. I am lucky I have a local ramp and can pull the boat by myself.

Thursday at 9:24 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive.

You could have done that, a normal 5.0 Ford V8 out of a Mustang or F-150 pick up is basically what you have. About adding closed...

Thursday at 9:23 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive.

On the ignition switch: terminals: B=battery, red wire should show battery voltage when battery switch is on I=ignition, purple wire...

Thursday at 9:20 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive.

here's the missing attachment # 60 is the auto choke for the Holley carb BTW a little OMC trivia that might not apply to yours: I...
Thursday at 8:40 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive.

Well the raw water cooled system is simpler for sure. Less to go wrong. However, over time what happens especially in brackish or salt...

Thursday at 8:30 AM
Lou C replied to the thread NEED A VP PROS OPPINION!.

In the first post you said it wasn't used in fresh water then you said 400 hrs fresh water which is it? If used in brackish or salt...

Thursday at 8:12 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive.

2 Reasons: when water is hotter than approx 160*F, the minerals can precipitate out of suspension and clog the cooling system...

Thursday at 8:07 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive.

part # 60 is the auto electric choke if you have one. Only the Holley carbs used them as far as I know....

Thursday at 7:35 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive.

That part for the thermostat housing, is an adapter that was used on the Ford engines, not used on the GM engines. Sometimes you can...

Thursday at 7:31 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive.

here are the connections on both the OEM Prestolite and the newer style Mando alternators. If you have a carb with an electric choke it...
Thursday at 7:29 AM
Lou C replied to the thread 1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive.

That’s how the flappers are, not a perfect fit, if the old ones aren’t melted from a past overheat leave ‘em be. If so change em. The...

Wednesday at 4:32 PM