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  1. CapRedbeard

    Engine removal thoughts

    Another option: here’s the gantry I built for my Yamaha MR1 motors (about 250lbs). You might need a slightly beefier beam across the top and obviously you can extend the legs to however tall you need them, these are 10’ tall.
  2. CapRedbeard

    Purchasing 2nd Boat: Jet or Stern Drive?

    Jim - We don't see to many boats with outboards that aren't fishing boats in the great plains.. Greatly appreciate everybody's input. I got exactly what I came for - some jet boat detractors LOL.
  3. CapRedbeard

    Purchasing 2nd Boat: Jet or Stern Drive?

    alldodge - weight is a factor as well. The 22ft sterndrive will be close to max towing capacity of my tow vehicle. Brian - I've been around jetskis for years - Agreed it's a small disadvantage, but I don't see this as a huge con. Yamaha has pretty slick cleanout port plugs accessible from the...
  4. CapRedbeard

    Purchasing 2nd Boat: Jet or Stern Drive?

    We’re looking at both a 2006 Yamaha AR210 and a 2009 Larson LXI218 (5.7 Volvo). Prices are comparable and both are in great condition. My wife and I are 90% sold on the pros of a jet drive (more seating, larger swim deck) but I’m personally struggling with the cons (louder engine noise and...
  5. CapRedbeard

    Lower unit oil has metallic swirls

    Thanks for easing my mind. FWIW, there were no metal shavings stuck to the drain plug magnet.
  6. CapRedbeard

    Lower unit oil has metallic swirls

    Wasn’t sure if that info was relevant. VP 3.0GSPEFS VP SX-M outdrive
  7. CapRedbeard

    Lower unit oil has metallic swirls

    Noob question here. I know I have read here about this before but I searched around and couldn’t find this exact topic. I bought this boat in April. I have been reading tons here and had I known them what I know now, I would have done much more of this maintenance when I first bought the boat...
  8. CapRedbeard

    SX-M bellows housing seals?

    Thank you fellas!
  9. CapRedbeard

    SX-M bellows housing seals?

    2001 Volvo Penta SX-M 3868896 Just putting the outdrive back together after replacing my bellows and gimbal bearing. The Volvo Penta shop manual does not specify any sort of seal or gasket maker between the machined metal face of the pivot housing and the machined metal face of the upper gear...
  10. CapRedbeard

    4.3 GXI hydraulic steering leak.

    Agree with alldodge and Lou c - I had to rebuild the ram. Bought a rebuild kit for $100. Hopefully this post helps: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/3-0gs-seized-p-s-pump.747740/#post-5686180
  11. CapRedbeard

    Looking for the right shop manual

    Great, thanks so much for the knowledge, muc!
  12. CapRedbeard

    Looking for the right shop manual

    Thanks for the reply. So it sounds like it is normal to need 4 separate shop manuals for an I/O boat?
  13. CapRedbeard

    Looking for the right shop manual

    2001 Four Winns H170 3.0GSPEFS model# 3869052 SX-A Drive model# 3868896 Hey guys. I’ve seen referenced in posts a d also in the stickies a few recommendations for shop manuals. Some of the links are old and broken so I want to make sure I’m looking in the right direction. I’ve read that the...
  14. CapRedbeard

    1996 Horizon 220 5.0Fi raw water pump issues.

    Glad you got things sorted out. From my limited experience, water pumps are very ticklish when trying to re-prime them. I fought this with a worn out pump on my 3.0gs a few months ago: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/volvo-3-0gs-can%E2%80%99t-get-water-pump-to-prime.748024/
  15. CapRedbeard

    Keel roller not centering

    Thanks for the input, guys. I’ll just live with it 🤘
  16. CapRedbeard

    Keel roller not centering

    Aft roller brackets don’t look bent at all so I assume this is the proper design. All bunk and roller brackets are welded so no easy adjustments. I started having more trouble loading centered when we started boating on the river more, so it might just be a byproduct of the heavy current. I’m...
  17. CapRedbeard

    Keel roller not centering

    Hey guys, I know this has been asked a thousand times on here but I'm uploading a photo of my boat on the trailer to get some advice. This boat is new to me this year. Four Winns 170 with a matching Four Winns trailer. I'm having a hard time getting the boat stern to center properly on the...
  18. CapRedbeard

    Other causes for prop slip?

    Hi guys, update on this as I’ve been working through some other stuff with the boat (all fixed) and having some fun this summer on the lakes and river. After testing with a Hz meter at the spark plug, I discovered somewhere in the 3-5% range of an over-representation on my tachometer vs actual...
  19. CapRedbeard

    3.0gs Seized P/S pump

    Update: I purchased the rebuild kit that I posted earlier. Perfect kit delivered super quickly with very detailed instructions. I was able to rebuild the actuator and reinstall it. Hooked everything back up and we have a functioning power steering system again! The hardest part was removing the...
  20. CapRedbeard

    Volvo 3.0gs can’t get water pump to prime

    Looks like the pump housing was indeed worn past the point of providing sufficient suction. I bit the bullet and bought the OEM replacement pump, installed it, and it sucked water perfectly on the muffs immediately when I started it up. The old housing was so worn out that the back plate with...
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