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by EWRice
Wed May 04, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Engine oil
Replies: 24
Views: 37502

Re: Engine oil

You can get Rotella in all the popular viscosities. 15w 40 and sae 30 are most popular. Sae 40 gets used in a lot of diesel boats. They may even be offering 20w 50 and 0w 40, but that might be synthetic.
by EWRice
Sun May 01, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Changing oil queations
Replies: 7
Views: 12369

Re: Changing oil queations

Someone with a late model chrysler will have to verify, but all the LA chryslers I have worked on used a wix 51515 filter, or napa 1515. This was a very standard filter back in the day for marine and industrial engines. Be carful with a shorter filter, as some of the filter adapters that chrysler us...
by EWRice
Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:29 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Gauges
Replies: 4
Views: 10508

Re: Gauges

The gauges are the same. The sending units are unique to dual station. The only thing you have to look out for is weather you have US or VDO ohm scale. Your original set would be US scale. I just re-gauged my lower helm with Teleflex "heavy duty" series gauges. They are very close to the o...
by EWRice
Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Stuck Valves?
Replies: 6
Views: 9584

Re: Stuck Valves?

Before you change starters, I have a simple test that anyone diagnosing electrical problems should know. You will need a voltmeter that is accurate to less than half a volt. Pre test, hook the volt meter to the battery and crank engine. If it drops below 10v, your battery is getting bad. Keep in min...
by EWRice
Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: How can I identify if manifolds/risers are leaking water into exhaust?
Replies: 13
Views: 20441

Re: How can I identify if manifolds/risers are leaking water into exhaust?

Make darn sure that your engine has an internal issue before you pull the trigger on replacement. I see this all the time where people want to replace engines because they are old, or have power issues. That is how I ended up with my boat on the cheap. The previous owner was having issues with engin...
by EWRice
Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Stuck Valves?
Replies: 6
Views: 9584

Re: Stuck Valves?

Valves stuck shut will not raise your compression. It will create a cushion effect. This is how displacement on demand works in cars. Question 1: does it crank slow and smooth, or hit hard spots? Question 2: with the plugs in and coil wire disconnected, does it still crank slow. Or does it sound nor...
by EWRice
Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: Quadrajet carbs for Chrysler 318 or 360
Replies: 3
Views: 5030

Re: Quadrajet carbs for Chrysler 318 or 360

What are the numbers stamped in the side of the body. Should start with a 70 or 170.
Thanks
by EWRice
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: capac sensor
Replies: 13
Views: 25886

Re: capac sensor

It was 600 and some change for the entire kit. Just the through hull was a little over $300.
by EWRice
Tue Apr 12, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: capac sensor
Replies: 13
Views: 25886

Re: capac sensor

Found it! Wards Marine Electric in FL is the supplier. You can still buy the whole system new, or the parts.
by EWRice
Sun Apr 10, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: 1976 Marinette Express 28 - Need a cover for the fuel level view port in the floor
Replies: 3
Views: 5557

Re: 1976 Marinette Express 28 - Need a cover for the fuel level view port in the floor

What kind of cover was it. I have the cast aluminum plate that was in my floor. I no longer need it.