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  1. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    There is no question that the parts are harder to get for the Ford engine. The mechanic that has it thinks everything can be saved and reused at this point. It's in the process of being put back together for a compression test and then we'll go from there. The cylinders had some rust but they...
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    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    Thanks for the picture Lou. Unfortunately the water was in the engine for at least a week while he was out of commission. The mechanic is saying at this point he can salvage everything that has salt water damage/corrosion. 2k doing it by yourself is a big chunk so I imagine by the time I am...
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    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    Update: The boat has been with local mechanic who worked at a Volvo Penta dealership for many years. He retired and now has a nice shop of his own. He found water in all cylinders and at this point he was able to flush the water out (salt water) and is soaking everything with a chemical I cannot...
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    Raw Water Pump Priming

    That's a definite for me too. I replaced the impeller after a overheat and it now has a slow drip from underneath. No gasket material on either piece of the raw water pump and it's only three bolts. Warped from the heat I guess.
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    New Engine Replacement - Engine Died and Hydro locked after 5 hrs!?

    That's a great find. Big difference. It still seems like wet wood though.
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    New Engine Replacement - Engine Died and Hydro locked after 5 hrs!?

    "After market lights" are the key words. Leaking likely at one of those.
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    New Engine Replacement - Engine Died and Hydro locked after 5 hrs!?

    100 gallons of water weight. No question.
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    New Engine Replacement - Engine Died and Hydro locked after 5 hrs!?

    You have at least a 100 gallons of water weight in the transom.
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    New Engine Replacement - Engine Died and Hydro locked after 5 hrs!?

    There is no way water should back up onto the swim platform backing off the throttle as slow and steady as was shown in the video. Water logged for sure. You should be able to back off waaay faster than you did without the water coming up that high. (This is a great thread. Learning a lot...
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    Just won't start anymore

    Nice. Good find. I do agree that where there is one, there is another. Keep looking at all the others.
  11. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    I guess it did not hydro lock only because it cranks? My understanding of hydro lock is not solid. Can you help me understand it better? any advice is appreciated.
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    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

  13. PaulinSWFL

    Raw Water Pump Priming

    WOW. That's a great find. I'm commenting because of the issues I am having with a 5.0FL Volvo Penta.
  14. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    Looks like the sudden shutdown caused water to back up into the exhaust via the huge wake left from going 30 to shut down because I see water in the oil and some water blew out of plug 4 after removing the plug and cranking it. Not much but some. Plug wasn't wet and looked fine. Not looking...
  15. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    stat got replaced today Scott. It made no difference actually. It was easy though. I don't have the gauge to test compression but took a few plugs out to see what they looked like and they were fine. Batteries are fine. Engine seems to crank fine but just doesn't start. It's a 302 Ford which is...
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    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    Lou, I replaced the stat today and that was easy. The one I took out didn't look damaged or anything and seemed functional as far as the spring mechanism, etc. The o-ring was fine, not melted or anything. It still doesn't start. Found nothing blocking any hoses. Both batteries test fine. Have...
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    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    I hope that's not the case here since the block, heads, etc are all new in September. Such a dumb ass mistake. At least I will never leave that flush cap off/not screwed in correctly again.
  18. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    Great advice. I see no leaks when I run the the flush hose wide open but I need to get it started first. I will report back.
  19. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    That's in line for observation after I get the Ford engine started. Makes perfect sense though.
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    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    Thats the plan tomorrow as far as the stat. I can't detect any melted wiring. Thanks for the fast response! All y'all are amazing. And your saving me lots of cash.
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