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  1. Horigan

    Power steering actuator repair.

    I would be leary of changing the fluid from what is stated on the pump. To change it, I would drain all the old fluid by disconnecting the hoses, fill with the new fluid, bleed, drain the fluid again, then fill with the new fluid and bleed.
  2. Horigan

    DPS Lower Water Leak and Prop Shaft Play

    You need new bearings and seals at a minimum. Checkout Teds Marine Repair on Youtube. He walks you through how to repair this. Teds Marine Repair
  3. Horigan

    DP-SM prop shaft seals replacement

    Checkout Teds Marine Repair on Youtube. He has several videos on working on these drives, or ones similar. Teds Marine Repair
  4. Horigan

    How would you seal these screw holes?

    I would just use a tooth pick to fill the holes in the deck with 4200.
  5. Horigan

    Dust Cap Woes

    I think another advantage of rubber caps is that it will compensate for the thermal expansion and contraction of the air in the hub and would mitigate to some degree the vacuum that can be created when warm hubs are dunked.
  6. Horigan

    Volvo Penta 5.0 EFI Ford (1995) Hard to Start When Warm

    In my experience this happens more with older gas. Even with fresh gas it will take a few seconds of cranking to fire up when warm. This is even with recently cleaned injectors.
  7. Horigan

    Omc cobra single shift cable setup?

    It's still not clear how the new and old cables are different. If you bought an older OMC cable, that could be the issue. Try a Volvo SX-M cable or the right length.
  8. Horigan

    Reliable sure lube hubs

    Weird.
  9. Horigan

    Reliable sure lube hubs

    @jlh3rd The system you're referring to is the Dexter E Z Lube system, not the Reliable Sure Lube system. EZ Lube has a zerk fitting on the end of the axle with grease flowing as you describe. Sure Lube has a zerk on the cap, with the grease flowing inboard and either into the axle or out the...
  10. Horigan

    Seastar hydraulic steering fluid purge

    Also, open the bleeder more. Then it will be easier to hold the cylinder rod. Your idea of thick rubber with vise grips would work, but you shouldn't need it. In addition to using ATF, there are other less expensive brands of steering fluid that are compatible with Seastar systems to use for...
  11. Horigan

    Reliable sure lube hubs

    Sure Lube uses a specific axle with holes and passages for grease flow to outside the hub area. The hubs are regular hubs, but the grease cap is unique with the zerk in the center.
  12. Horigan

    Omc cobra single shift cable setup?

    A picture of the old and new cable ends side by side would be helpful also. If it’s a Cobra SX and there’s a hump on the top of the drive it’s a joint venture drive with Volvo, with the drive being the same as a Volvo SX-M.
  13. Horigan

    VP 280 no reverse

    With the cable disconnected you should be able to shift the drive (turn the shift mechanism) into forward, neutral, or reverse easily by hand. If that's not the case you may have an internal issue. Have you done anything at to other end of the cable at the shifter? It's not clear from your...
  14. Horigan

    VP 280 no reverse

    Assuming it used to shift normally before the transom work, something has changed. If the cable housing is mis-aligned at the bracket, the internal cable will still move, but the cable reference point will be in the wrong location. Given the position shown at neutral, I suspect the groove in...
  15. Horigan

    VP 280 no reverse

    I would look first to ensure the cable housing is properly anchored to the drive. Look on the starboard side of the drive where the cable housing enters and confirm the anchor plate held with two bolts is in place and locks into a groove in the cable housing. I suspect this is your issue since...
  16. Horigan

    test trim cylinders possible?

    The motor has pressure relief valves in both the directions, so you won't damage the motor with a seized ram. You hear them open (change in pump tone) when you trim the drive against the stops.
  17. Horigan

    Garboard drain assembly

    I think 3M 4200 for the garboard would be better than silicon.
  18. Horigan

    Alarms and s.l.o.w mode

    SLOW mode uses independent temp and oil pressure switches from the gauge sensor data. The issue is likely one of those switches, or the wiring to them. Agree that a scan will point you in the right direction.
  19. Horigan

    axle repair sleeve question

    I would use Permatex Ultra Black. Will seal water out, hold the sleeve in place, and will enable sleeve removal if needed.
  20. Horigan

    Getting shocked while changing battery?!?

    I suspect he has a LiFePO4 battery, which are safer and fine for boats as a house battery.
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