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  1. Chris Rohde

    How on earth?

    I don't visit the site much in the winter, so been gone a while. But how/why in the heck is Rick "RicardoMarine" showing up as "Banned"? I can't image a more helpful/knowledgeable human being. The value he has brought to this forum over the years is immeasurable. For a guy like me who his...
  2. Chris Rohde

    Battery Connection Question

    Not necessarily a VP question, but you guys have been my guides for years, so I trust your input. I have a 2 battery system. Just had both replaced. The battery cables on my boat all have the small ring for the smaller terminal. However they were connected to a larger connector that went to...
  3. Chris Rohde

    Add drain valves at exhaust manifolds?

    Is it worth adding drain valves at the ends of the exhaust manifolds? Putting in a brand new set of Barr manifolds, and thought about adding a Fumoto valve at the far end of each for easy draining instead of the supplied threaded plugs. Not sure how much water might or might not stay in them...
  4. Chris Rohde

    Which style is the best exhaust manifold?

    It appears that there are two types or replacement manifolds that will fit my application. One has a tube where the water enters below each opening, and the other has the water running right into the side of the main body of the manifold. My question simply is, GENERALLY SPEAKING what's the real...
  5. Chris Rohde

    Fire retardant sound dampening material options.

    Hey guys, the old stuff the boat manufacturer put in 24 years ago has been falling apart. I've put some HVAC tape on it as a stopgap, but I'd like to replace this stuff with maybe something thicker and better for a bit more sound deadening as well. Any thoughts or ideas? I don't even know what...
  6. Chris Rohde

    Shifter Suggestions for a DP-C1

    Hi Gang, Another project on the list is a new shifter. My current one is very stiff and it grinds a bit when shifting. Cable is new/great/fine/adjusted. Grinding is actually at base of handle on the outside not the inside. It's just old. 24 years old. Time for a new one. I need a side mount...
  7. Chris Rohde

    Super cheap VP Fuel Filters

    Just a PSA that if you use this filter 3862228 (A lot of us do), they are dirt cheap at Wally World right now. I ordered 3 at this price, and shipping to my door being free was great also. I may order 3 or 4 more...
  8. Chris Rohde

    Fuel pukes from filler when filling up at the pumps.

    Hi all, Not really a VP specific problem this time. I also posted in the fuel section, but it doesn't look like anyone's lurked in that forum for 8 or 9 months. Hoping someone here can lend some advice. I have a problem when filling that the fuel at the pump does not shut off, and the boat...
  9. Chris Rohde

    Boat pukes gas when filling

    Hi all, I have a problem when filling that the fuel at the pump does not shut off, and the boat pukes out a ton of fuel when filling. It's a Perko style filler, where the vent is right there at the filler as well. I read somewhere that these had a problem at one point in time. I also read, it...
  10. Chris Rohde

    Thru Hull Exhaust. Do it? Don't do it? Opinions?

    I have a 1995 5.8Fsi (Ford Windsor Motor w/GT40 heads. Same as Ford Lightning trucks had). I've been itching to do a thru hull exhaust, as I really like the sound. I don't expect any real performance gain. Just a preference. Has anyone done this to their boats themselves? Pros/Cons? Is it better...
  11. Chris Rohde

    Just can't find the right plug wires 1995 5.8Fsi (Ford 351 GT40 Heads)

    So guys, Like the title says, I just cant find the right plug wire set for my boat. 1995 5.8Fsi PHUCCE . The old VP number is 3851817. I have not been able to find a cross reference to another set. So then I was hoping I could use what a lot of the PCM guys use because they run the same...
  12. Chris Rohde

    Low Idle RPM's - Yet Not Adjustable?? Per the VP shop manual?

    1995 5.8FSiPHUCCE My idle RPM's per the book should be 600. Right now, I'm closer to 500, and sometimes it will dip to around 400. It's not steady, and it's not as high as it should be. It's a bit rough, and I would really like to get it back to the steady 600 it should be. Yet, the book states...
  13. Chris Rohde

    Tilt/Trim sensor readings in ohm's??

    Does anyone happen to know what the proper readings for these should be in the up and down positions? In up I was around 1.2 in down I was around .3 Issue is dead gauge. It's not the gauge. Already slapped in a new one. I would just go ahead and buy this sensor, but at $190. I really don't...
  14. Chris Rohde

    Water in bilge from going in reverse.

    The wife backed the boat off the trailer today, and had it in reverse a bit longer than I would have normally. After I parked the truck I hopped on board, and noticed a decent amount of water in the bilge. We really didn't collect much thought the rest of the day. Other than never going in...
  15. Chris Rohde

    Switch to through hull strainer

    So I already have a factory made hole in the hull for the factory installed crapper. But I pulled it years ago, because we never used it. So this intake port is already there, and all plumbed up with the valve internally. However, I don't think the existing cover plate would be good for pulling...
  16. Chris Rohde

    Ladder - Replacement (Pad/tread)

    Hi all, I'm looking for a replacement tread/pad for the ladder on my boat. This has proven to be about 10x more difficult than I thought it would be. I found a similar piece but it is a smaller version of what I need. A company called "Rinker" makes the one that is too small. i have no idea...
  17. Chris Rohde

    Crank driven raw water pump

    I need to rebuild or replace my raw water pump as it is leaking at the weap hole. I would much rather replace the pump with a crankshaft driven pump. I see plenty for Chevy motors. Anyone know the right one for a Ford 5.8? 1995 5.8FsiPHUCCE. Thanks!!
  18. Chris Rohde

    Newer style riser gaskets

    So, I understand the newer procedure about sanding and using a copper sealant. But with relation to the gaskets themselves, does the "hump" that runs around them face up to the riser or down to the manifold? Opposite side of the "humps" are obviously little "valleys" created when pressed. Or...
  19. Chris Rohde

    Port side Exhaust Manifold Leak/Rust

    1995 5.8FSIPHUCCE Please see these photos of my port side exhaust manifold. I actually discovered this searching for my 1/4" ratchet that I dropped at the back of the motor and have not yet been able to find. I'm not familiar with these exhaust manifolds that have a water pipe running down...
  20. Chris Rohde

    Looking for specific Hose. Reservoir to Fuel Pump.

    Hi All, The other weekend task I have is to try to hunt down this hose. It is going from the "Reservoir" 3854149 to the "Fuel Pump" 3857650. I cannot find it on any of the exploded view drawings. This is for a 1995 5.8L Ford. Although it seems like these are also on 5.7L Chevys also. The...
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