Hello all, have water dripping from lower shift cable (on muffs). Recently replaced out drive (alpha 1 gen 2) and put in a used gimbal housing (helmet) as shift cable threads were stripped on old one. New cable lines and bellows as well.
O ring was seated but upon pulling drive and inspection...
I am very much aware of what could be lurking below but it is different than construction I have seen and the main stringers appear to be sound. I have 3 other boats we use regularly all of which were completely redone (mechanically, electrically and cosmetically). I picked up this solely for...
So my winter project (try and get one every year) is a 96 Baha cruisers 260 cc. Like the hull design. Overall low end construction which is why I got it. Looking forward to the challenge of bringing it back to life better than before.
the entire deck is shot. So far I’ve gotten 80 percent of...
Hey All, usually an IO guy so I apologize in advance. 2001 OX66 200 saltwater series II FI.
To me it sounds like a standard pinging noise coming from cylinder 1.
Apparently the motor had an oiling issue prior that was resolved. Good compression on all cylinders. I did find he had hot...
Hey All,
Buddies 02 Bayliner, about 400 hrs on reman 5.7 (vortec) carb motor. Called me to take a look and water shooting out of head from original heat tab from when motor was purchased 5 yeArs ago. Never overheated looks like tab just rotted out.
Not familiar with these how do they get...
Hey all. Have twin MPI 5.0s. FWC.
boat sat in a bad spot at low tide, silt, debris etc. boat running a bit warm occasional overheating never let get above 200z
Both raw water pump housings and pulleys were wiped out. Swapped both. Did barnacle buster flush on raw water side, cleaned HX tubes...
Hey everyone,
Picked up my 300 with twin MPI 5.0s/Alphas. One motor was completely broken down to the short (starboard) and other in working order. Tuned up the port motor, replaced T-Stat, raw water impeller, and all hoses. Runs @ around 180 deg @ 1100 RPM. Anytime I push it over 1800...
Seems the water pump pulley on My AQ225E has a wobble. Pulley is tight. I find it hard to believe the shaft is bent but I guess anything is possible. Any Ideas?
Hey guys,
280 O/D
Anything I should look out for when replacing the water neck (old one corroded and snapped off at the snout)? Seems pretty straight forward, just wondering if there are any tricks to getting it done quicker (disassembly order) or issues to look out for.
Thanks
Need to replace the water neck on my od. I saw there are two, 1 states for ourselves with trim and has 6 holes, and the other has two and states for non trim. The one on there now which is broken is the 2 bolt, but I do have power trim. It actually looks like when the drive is trimmed up the...
Hey guys,
Have an 87 Sunrunner
VP IO AQ225E with VP 280 Drive.
Runs fine at all RPM while drive is disengaged. Overheats once I start to get up on plane, actually appears to be as soon as the thermostat opens which I would imagine indicates insufficient water flow to keep up.
Had a...
Having a problem with one of motors overheating intermittently. Mercruiser 5.7 inboard, fresh water cooled. Recently replaced the raw water pump and hoses.
Thought maybe it was the thermostat and found someone must have removed it. Im not as familiar with marine cooling systems but I would...
Anyone recognize this thing, I was thinking maybe a late 70's carver but cant find any with the 3 windows up front..
Its 27", 8ft beam twin mercruiser inboards.
Hey guys, have an 87 236SB, need a replacement prop as the previous owner stuck something that looks like it was attacked by pirahna. It also seems to be undersized for the boat itself. VP AQ225 with a 280 Outdrive. Would anyone happen to know what the stock prop size is? or recommend an...
