water in the boat

[j.cato]

I have a 93 chaparral with 4.3 chevy v-6, Mercrusier Alpha-1 out drive.I have to pump the water out constantly now. It almost sunk one time before i realized i had a problum .Where is all of this water coming from i have observed the engine while running there are no leaks, all plugs are in .I even went so far as to put water in the hull with a hose pipe to look for holes or cracks i found none.

 

[danond]

Re: water in the boat

When was the last time the driveshaft bellows was inspected?

 

[ShaneCarroll]

Re: water in the boat

You should check the driveshaft bellows. Mine were shredded, and it let a constant stream come into my bilge. Look between the outdrive and the transom, at the three rubber boots. The largest one, which should be on top, make sure there are no holes or tears in there.

If there are, that needs to be replaced, and while you're in there, since there has been water damage, you should replace gimbal bearing and u-joints.

 

[cooter2506]

Re: water in the boat

Get your self a new drive shaft bellows, u joints, gimble bearing and I would while its apart change the shift bellows also.

 

[Bondo]

Re: water in the boat

I have a 93 chaparral with 4.3 chevy v-6, Mercrusier Alpha-1 out drive.I have to pump the water out constantly now. It almost sunk one time before i realized i had a problum .Where is all of this water coming from

Ayuh,... If it's leaking that Badly, it shouldn't be too awful hard to Find it...

We can't see a Thing from here....