I have temporarily added a clear length of hose on the output of the raw water pump to allow me to see if water is flowing and if there are any bubbles.
My boat won't pull water (or prime) until I rev it up for 2 or 3 seconds. After revving the engine the water is flowing with no bubbles and I...
Re: Speedi Sleeve repair of prop shaft to fix seal surface
Re: Speedi Sleeve repair of prop shaft to fix seal surface
Below: Peeling the install lip off the sleeve.
Below: This is what the installation ring looks like.
Below: Repaired shaft with the bearing sleeve pressed back into...
Speedi Sleeve repair of prop shaft to fix seal surface
Speedi Sleeve repair of prop shaft to fix seal surface
I repaired my Duo Prop outer prop shaft from damage from when the previous owner tried to remove the seals without disassembly. I was able to install a Sleeve that covered the entire...
97' VP 5.7 LK DP
I removed the outer drive shaft to replace the shaft seals and now during reassembly, I need to set the rolling torque. I have only had the boat for a couple months and haven't run it in the water yet. Before I disassembled it, the prop shafts had vertical play. Now that I...
I pulled my VP DuoProp drive apart to put some new seals to stop a leak around the outer shaft and found that the shaft has some nicks on it. I don't want to put it back together because the nicks will probably ruin the new seal. I can take some fine grit sandpaper and deburr the nicks, but I...
I am still working my way through my new boat before I try it on the water. I just replaced the thermostat because it was missing one and wouldn't get past 110. I let the engine warm while on the muffs and then once it was up to temperature after a couple minutes, I noticed it wasn't idling so...
I am going through my '97 Chris Craft with a 5.7 VP DuoProp that I recently purchased and I am trying to make sure it is water ready and no surprises.
I pulled the outdrive last night and the u-joint bellows are dry and the u-joint looked good with no rust. I haven't tested the joint yet to...
I would like to take my thermostat out to check look at it because my engine will not go past 110-120 degrees while on muffs.
If I pull the housing I imagine I will need a new gasket, can I pick up a gasket from autozone or advance auto? Will it just be a 5.7 gasket?
Thanks,
Nathan
I recently purchased a '97 Chris Craft with an OMC/Volvo 5.7 and DP outdrive with 200 hours. I have been going through everything on the boat to access what I need to look at and what is sound/good.
I noticed that with the props off the boat, the prop shaft can be lifted a tiny amount. It is...
