My outboard was smoking pretty bad so I disconnected the VRO and started now premix my fuel. It ran great with little to no smoke. But, now it started surging after about 5min under any load. The fuel blub goes flat, but if I pump while running the engine revs back up and runs fine for about the...
New to the outboard motor community. My 1995 Johnson outboard runs fine but smokes continuously, especially on start up. Under load it's not quite as bad. Any help on correcting the problem would be very helpful. Thanks
Not real familiar with OB engines. But what should I trouble shoot on this engine. There is no water peeing. I assume it's either the impeller, thermostat or blockage. The screens look OK, but just wondering what else that I could easily look at without dis-assembly. Thanks Any help is greatly...
In the process of making a decision to buy a 1994 Regal that looks to be in great shape. I would like some pros and cons of this boat from the people who own them. This would be my first purchase of a cruiser this size, so any observations would be helpful. Thanks
Looking to purchase a bayliner ciera 2655. Would like some overall opinions of this boat..ease of maintenance, cruising, overnighting, performance. Also like to know quaility of the bayliner product. I've only had Four Winns and they are well constructed IMO. Any thoughts would be greatly...
What is a good replacement for the Volvo Penta Grease P/N 82820 and Volvo Penta Gasket Sealing Compound P/N 1161099? I've read that perfect seal #4 and Permatex #2 is good for the sealing compound. Need this for my SX outdrive. Thanks Mark
At idle I run between 165-170 but at speeds above ide it starts to drop down to 140. The thermostat and sender were replaced in april. Could this be an impeller problem? I've checked everything with at idle with a temp gun and nothing over 145. Any thoughts would be appreicated.
When I idle my temp gauge reads 165-170, but as soon as I increase throttle the temp gauge starts to drop down to 140. Is this normal or is it an impeller problem. I checked everything manifolds, hoses with a temp gun and nothing over 143 when idling. Any explanation would be greatly...
Not sure if this a problem or not. When I'm idling along or at slow speeds my temp gauge reads in the low mid 160s, but when I go faster it drops to a steady 140. My thought is that there isn't a problem since it stays pretty steady at these 2 temps. I have 160 degree T-Stat.
I have a 1998 Four Winns RX 4.3 GL/SX Drive. I have the drive off and now I'm trying to lube the gimbal bearing. I only have about 1 1/2 clearance to get the lube gun on the fitting. I can't find a fitting to attach to the gun to get in such a tight place. Tried a flexible hose and tried to rig...
What can I use in place of Volvo Penta or OMC Gasket Sealing Compound?
Will Permatex or Loctite replace this sealant. I have a NAPA and Autozone near by but not a outlet for boating supplies. Thankss
How is the boating on Choctawhatchee Bay in April? We Plan to take our 18 foot Four Winns down for a week in early Apr. Just wondering how rough the water is this time of year.
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Will and alignment tool for a alpha 1 drive work for a Volvo SX drive? If they are not all the same what should I be looking for on e-bay to pick one up.
What is the input shaft seal? Is that the seal behind the gimbal bearing?
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Well, first timer taking drive off since I had water milky grease come out of the drive and found water in the U-Joint bellows.
The bellow looked in pretty good shape..but might not have been secured properly. The gimbal bearing looked good rotated freely and was greased well. I'm going to...
