agree with above that mice can get thru chicken wire without any issue
expanded metal would work, however reduce air flow.
mounting the unit up from the ground would help, however those little buggers can climb some siding types.
if you havent pulled the drive to inspect the u-joints and bellows. now it the time to do it. specifically inspect the water inlet casting on top the pivot pin
The motor is tohatsu (all 40hp and lower mercs are tohatsu)
Your 8hp motor is similar to the 9.9 at 208cc, however more than a carb difference. The 15hp was larger if I recall
Friend tied his trap to his pool heater.
Raccoon tore the pool heater apart trying to get out of the trap
$0.50 later the racoon was dead
$4500 later a new pool heater.
Helm cable length should be hot stamped every few feet on the old cable
Most likely the existing helm cable is an old teleflex series that has been superceded
Got a pic of the cleat. Some cleats have hardware thru the top with a scutcheon cover, most cleats have hardware from underneath.
Most cleats are added to the cap prior to the cap being foamed and installed
no. you were told wrong
the actuator is pure mercruiser only.
the power steering pump on the other hand is just a saginaw pump used by nearly everyone ..... ford, GM, chrysler, BMW, mercruiser, VP, etc.
Any new to you boat, do ALL the maintenance the prior owner hasn't done
Clean you whole fuel system
Change all fluids
Pressure test gear box
Remove drive and inspect gimbal and joints
Replace your raw water impeller
Do a compression test
Do you keep your boat in water....yes or no
If no, not needed
If yes, look up the calculations on surface area to determine where and how many anodes you need
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Since we can't read your mind as to what you are working on. That is the best answer that...
Best time was December 26th thru 30th as they were trying to push product off the lots before year end.
Now is better than next month when most of the RV shows happen
first, that little movement is the pilot shuttle on the actuator. that is normal. that is required to allow hydraulic oil to the slave side of the actuator
BTW, the VP actuator is almost bullet proof.
looking at your cable movement.....check your steering cable from the helm. they last...
