I removed the gimbal bearing without issue and decided that I should probably replace the Driveshaft Seal that is behind the gimbal bearing. I can not get a good bite on the seal with the slide hammer puller I have. Yes, I have read that this seal normally does not need to be replaced - but...
Ayutt! Son of a gun, the heat wave baked my brain!
I stared at the end and thought "hmmm a spanner wrench dumb a$$"! That and some heat to loosen up the loctite on the knuckle and wouldn't you know it - it came off! Sorry, brain fart - big time!
I've removed both the port and stbd Trim and Tilt cylinders from the outdrive. I have the Seal Kit for re-sealing both sides. I thought the hard part was done when I was able to remove the caps (using a spanner wrench)... But to my surprise these Piston units do not have a bolt (see first...
I am thinking it is not. Not sure why it was there! I am putting boat in water tomorrow for a test run. Runs fine on muffs - but the true test is underway.
I am hoping that this solves my shifting issue (going from neutral to drive or reverse and the motor spits and sputters). The old...
I can not see where a "circlip" would work in this application. I took a picture before I started doing anything (attached to above post) and you can see the copper "U Clip" that fits over the coil/condenser/points and screw - but not sure where to source one. A part number is not called...
Thank you for the reply Kenny. It's funny that you suggested a small flat washer. That is exactly what I put under the wire bolt/screw in order to secure a good connection for the points/condenser and col wires.
I bought Johnson - Evinrude part #0987926 through Wholesale Marine (Points and...
First year tuning up our 1989 Four WInns 4.3 OMC Cobra. (ignition system).
I removed the distributor cap, Removed the screw for condenser hold down and removed condenser, backed off bolt/screw for points, condenser and coil wires. Removed hold down screw for points.
Now this is where I...
Well, I am happy to report that our sea trial went well yesterday after replacing the entire water pump assembly and hose, replacing the thermostat, verifying no clogs from an older chewed up impeller (fun taking power sterring hoses off! LOL), removing batwing exhaust manifolds to ensure they...
I suggest a leak down test instead of a compression test. Compression tests (when you have that much water in the oil) can be misleading in my experience.
I also suggest flushing the engine to get rid of the water before too much time goes by! You may have to do this flush a few times before...
OMC -
OMC I/O engines require the model number of the engine. The model identification plate can be found on the engine valve cover. The model number usually starts with 3 numbers followed by a sequence of letters. Once you have the model number go to CrowleyMarine.com and lookup your model...
I love that ift / transport cart you bought! I have searched them and they are a pretty penny. I'm thinking about building one without a lift on it, but at least a stand with a rolling platform under it.
Thanks Lou!
