Search results

  1. C

    Gonna need to pull my Alpha outdrive, no water flow.Thinking its clogged

    Im transported home for the season.Twin 5.0 mercruisers with alpha one drives 1988. Serviced water pump on stbd drive preseason.Only put a few hours this season with no issues with cooling so I am sure water pump service went well. My slip is muddy at low tide and after idling with drives 3/4...
  2. C

    Aftermarket Mercruiser parts, What are you using???

    Trying to avoid cheap China parts.Need 2 Transom kits for Alpha drives.(bellows, intake hose, gimbal bearing etc) China kits average $50 per kit. Sierra average $200 per kit, Quicksilver oem closer to 3-$400 per kit. What are you guys using?? Not a job that I trust to myself since I have never...
  3. C

    Yamaha S200TXRU

    If you are wanting The fuel injected model ,which I highly recommend, you need to look at something a little newer.I have year 2000 and its injected.Charlie
  4. C

    Yamaha OX66, SX200TXRB Starting Problem

    The VST tank has an expensive filter inside of it.Did you replace or clean it??
  5. C

    options for boat cover supports

    As your pic shows, your cover either does not fit correctly or you do not have it strapped tight enough.Inflatable is a good idea .You can use a host of things as support .I have used plastic easy assemble saw horse.Charlie
  6. C

    Lower unit oil leak through weep hole after impeller replacement

    Quad O ring should be glued into place after carefully thoroughly cleaning where it is seated.This however does not sound like your issue however doing this procedure correctly will remove any doubt re; leaking from this area. In your case my guess is drive shaft seal in the upper.Charlie
  7. C

    Unusual Bilge pump power issue

    Thanks again guys, will give it a go!!
  8. C

    Unusual Bilge pump power issue

    Here it is, not a clue what to set it on. BTW found a small block under the dash.Was very clean looking approx 8 screw heads and coated with a protective black coating .Screws have an extremely small slot so I was not able to tighten or loosen with the screwdriver I had on hand.
  9. C

    Older Ryobi 18v drill battery

    ok thanks, so I would need a new charger too if I upgrade to lithium.Ok got it!!
  10. C

    Unusual Bilge pump power issue

    WILL DO!! Thanks!! Charlie
  11. C

    Unusual Bilge pump power issue

    I have not as of yet.I have a multimeter that I dont know how to use but I guess it just needs to be on the correct setting..??
  12. C

    Older Ryobi 18v drill battery

    anyone have the older style model P270 blue and bulldozer yellow 18v drill with nicad P100 battery?? The ones that Home Depot and Lowes put right out front on display for Christmas presents or black fri sales. I have one that I dont use all that much so the battery is usually dead.Time to...
  13. C

    What Brand of Brake pads are best quality? What do you guys use for quality?

    Did a little research on a Jeep forum and found out that there are 2 brands that manufacture and supply OEM to Mopar. Akebono and Magneti Marelli .Never heard of either but I saw Magneti brakes with the Mopar emblem on the packaging.Both are in $60 range so a little more than brands already...
  14. C

    Unusual Bilge pump power issue

    Thanks guys,I will have to take a look behind my breaker panel.I dont recall seeing one of those anywhere. Possibly under the dashboard? Will look.Thanks again! Charlie
  15. C

    Unusual Bilge pump power issue

    ??? Not sure what you are referring to??? Fusebox??
  16. C

    How Dumb can a dude be????

    As stated ,YOU missed the point of the post. You must be related to the dummy selling on Craigslist. Dumb as a rock, must be in the bloodline.
  17. C

    How Dumb can a dude be????

    You are missing the point of the post. Guess you just answered my topic question.
  18. C

    What Brand of Brake pads are best quality? What do you guys use for quality?

    Looking to do front brakes on my 2020 Grand Cherokee Laredo_Only 22k miles but I want to change pads as PM. Want to get Mopar but pricing is $100+ more than other quality brands.They can't be worth the difference in price? I see what I consider top quality brands such as Bosch,Bendix,Wagner,Max...
  19. C

    Unusual Bilge pump power issue

    Thanks guys,I will be cutting out any connections and replacing with new connectors.As far as "Black wire disease"..I have seen green or powdery crap creeping up some wires over the years.(Not these) After stripping these wires I didn't see any of this at all.I may take these wires back as far...
  20. C

    Unusual Bilge pump power issue

    Had a bilge pump crap out so I got a Rule 1500 and a 2000 to replace it.Hooked the 1500 up exactly the way old one was (only 2 wires) and the pump was acting like it only had 1/2 power going to it.The battery was nearby so I touched the pump wires to that and big difference ,it was full power.I...
Top