Im just a little concerned about cutting new threads in to aluminum - then putting another SS plug or bolt into it. Just really hesitant overall due to the cost of something goes wrong with a Volvo Penta drive.
I did some internet searching and still dont know the difference between a helicoil and a timesert. Being that the housing is aluminum, im not sure just tapping it to a M10 plug is the way to go since Volvo upgraded the drive later to have a metal insert. Granted I dont know a lot about some...
Trying to help a buddy who has a stripped oil fill/overflow hole on his Volvo Penta outdrive. With the high cost of a Volvo Penta outdrive failure, we would prefer to do this the most proper way possible. Is the correct way to remove the housing and take it in to get a proper helicoil or...
I've done about 5 sets of trim tabs.
My steps are.
Predrill
Put all of the screws half way without the tabs to make sure its not going to chip anything out.
Remove screws and squirt 4200 into the holes. Leave a blob on the outside (this will basically turn into a gasket when you tighten...
Well beside chasing down leaks, its freaking awesome. I went with a
Dometic SeaStar 2.4 Helm, HH5272-3, Front Mount
Its the shortest lock to lock (which should take the most effort) and I can spin the wheel with a single finger.
It was winterized by a boat yard so I assume drain and fill.
I agree, if the block is cracked its not worth it. Anything else, I would go with a repair.
I milkshaked a Mecruiser that filled then entire engine due to a cracked head. Replaced the head and cleaned everything. Entire inside was spotless without rust.
I am just trying to figure out what the appropriate steps are and potential causes.
Have a compression test done and/or pressure...
Have a buddy with a 7.4 L Volvo Penta (GEN6 GM Marine block. 7.4 liter, 454ci)
that made a major oil/water milkshake on the way back to the slip last week. The breather hoses that route back into the flame arrester puked the milkshake over the top of the block. The water was never just...
5.7 Mercruiser with an Alpha 1 drive. Hooked into a 9.9 Yamaha high thrust (with power tilt and electric start) that is on a fixed motor bracket.
I've always had issues with being able to steer with just the kicker and have made adjustments over the years. I even went as far as disconnecting...
Here is what I ended up doing. Made 1/2" thick plugs in various sizes out of layers glass and epoxy. Then with thickened epoxy, set the plug in the middle thickness of the old hole and braced it in place while the epoxy setup. The next day, took a flap disk and dished out a 1/4" on the inside...
I'll take a look. I usually dont have a problem with slime because I use the boat at least twice a week. I had been using West Marine PPC. We also have zebra and quagga mussels like crazy. None ever stick to the bottom but plenty of them stick on the top part of the outdrive and trim rams.
Trojan boat with an inner liner and 1" thick hull.
Removed a super old depth sounder that had a wood fairing block on the outside to make it level. The thru hull is 2". Owner wants to replace it with a 3/4" thru hull for a washdown. The hull is all glass/composite. I am going to cut back the...
