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  1. Augoose

    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    Sorry, I got risers intertwined with elbows. Here's my boat sitting in the water with everything it normally would have on it except for people. I also found a close up of the transom assembly before we had the platform. My wife (petite) is sitting on the back. Doesn't seem to be a significant...
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    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    Thanks alldodge. I'm going to pull the risers and inspect for signs of leaks. Water does not make it on top of the swim platform and instead the platform presses down on the surface of the water and creates a spray of pressured water through the vents in the platform itself. So, water sprays up...
  3. Augoose

    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    The exhaust flapper solution is tempting, however if its water intrusion due to the added weight, I do wonder why I didn't have problems immediately after installing the swim platform? You also brought up a good possibility about water leaking past the exhaust riser gaskets. If the gaskets had...
  4. Augoose

    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    Thanks Lou. Is that a VP part or are you talking an aftermarket part?
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    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    Thanks alldodge, Maybe hydrolock is the wrong term. When it stopped coming back from the beach and the wave hit the back of the boat, I tried to start the engine and it sounded awful, so I was towed in. I had a significant quantity of water come out of all of the rear cylinders. I sprayed...
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    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    Thanks Lou. I looked for rust stains on the sides of the manifolds below the riser/manifold seam and it all looks clean. If the elbow to manifold gaskets were leaking while the engine was running, would the the pressure from the moving exhaust keep water from entering the cylinder and only allow...
  7. Augoose

    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    Good afternoon all, first I apologize for the length of this post. I feel its important to add background details and hopefully it will make sense the more you read. In 2019 I started a thread about my 1999 Chris Craft 200 with VP 5.0 and SX-M drive having to do with water being ingested into...
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    Johnson 6hp Seahorse, 6R75R, revs up and dies

    I picked up a used Johnson outboard which seems to have been very well taken care of. I cleaned the carb and put a rebuild kit in it, paying attention to set the float and ensure all passages, to include the ones under the core plug appeared to be clear. I set the slow speed needle jet to 1.5...
  9. Augoose

    throttle trim switch on a 2000 Volvo penta sx

    I'll go out on a limb and guess you are dealing with a OMC side mount throttle control? Does it look like this? If so, the black power cable you see in the image below often crosses in front of where the allen screw is. If you can slide the cable carefully to the side, looking from 6 o'clock...
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    Hydrolock prevention, 1999 VP 5.0 GL- odd question

    All, I know this may sound ridiculous, but I'm looking for ideas to prevent my 1999 Chris Craft 200br with VP 5.0 GL from hydrolock which has happened twice now. In short, I've owned the boat since 2012 and never had issues until last year. Something of importance is that one year prior I added...
  11. Augoose

    Neutral safety switch

    My OMC throttle control on my 1999 Chris Craft w/ Volvo Penta SX looks like this.... The red arrow is pointing to where the switch is - in the image its right behind and beneath the metal bracket. Like Bondo said, usually has two conductors leading to it with spade connectors. I was able to...
  12. Augoose

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GLPWTR accelerator pump question

    So I installed the carb today. In total, I replaced the coil, cleaned the pickup sensor on the ignition module, replaced all the spark plugs, replaced the distributor cap and rotor, new water fuel separator, pumped out all the old fuel, installed a new alternator, and replaced the fuel pump...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GLPWTR accelerator pump question

    I've got a '99 VP 5.0 GLPWTR. I've rebuilt the carb but noticed that the replacement accelerator pump diaphragm which came in the Sierra kit model 18-7238 is much smaller than the one that came out. According to Amazon, 18-7238 cross references to VP part # 3854020/OMC 986796. According to the...
  14. Augoose

    1999 vp 5.0gl

    All, I'm getting back around to dealing with what I believe is an electrical issue with my 1999 Chris Craft 200BR with VP 5.0 GL. Last fall we were on the boat and the engine shut off instantly while under way at about 20 kph. No stuttering or stumble - just died instantly. Of course that...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GL - occasional stumble at take off - continues through rpm band

    Anyone provide opinions on the condition of the distributor and rotor? Thanks!
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GL - occasional stumble at take off - continues through rpm band

    All, my 1999 VP 5.0GL is experiencing an occasional stumble at take off. Almost sounds like one of the cylinders not firing. If I continue to hold the throttle position, it will continue to stumble. If I increase throttle, it seems to work its way through the stumble but takes up to 20-30...
  17. Augoose

    1999 VP 5.0GL SX - stuttering, died, bendix gear won't engage now

    Well, For all the times I've towed others in, it was my turn today. In an attempt to troubleshoot, here's what happened.... The boat ran normally today at first. We ran about 40 minutes, moored the boat in rough chop with the stern towards land and the bow into the wind. The chop was about 2'...
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    What circuit does neutral safety switch inhibit? 5.0 GL w/ OMC side control

    I'm in the process of troubleshooting what I think is a failing neutral safety switch. Intermittently, the boat will not turn over at all - not even a click. When I shake the throttle control, it will start, leading me to believe the neutral safety switch is failing or the wiring at the switch...
  19. Augoose

    Considering leaving my BR for a deck boat

    I currently have a '99 Chris Craft 200 BR which my family of four use for normal lake boating activities, wakeboarding and occasionally water skiing. A local person in my area is selling a Glastron DX235 deck boat and I'm thinking about selling my boat and upgrading. My questions pertain to...
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    Desktop won't boot to bios

    All, I consider myself fairly experienced when it comes to computers but this problem has me stumped. I've got a old HP Pavilion A1250n tower which I have running Win XP Pro to serve as a Security Camera server. Long story short, about two weeks ago I noticed it had shut down on its own and both...
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