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    Replace PDS bearings with flywheel cover installed?

    THANK YOU KINDLY
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    Drive destroyed

    https://www.freshwatervolvopentaparts.com/products/volvo-penta-rebuilt-resealed-1-95-dp-c
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    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    Thank you Roy!
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    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    The boat has been in use. I want to test it on the water myself is all.
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    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    this is for water damage - correct? We plan to lake test it..
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    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    engine 228 - manual - Yes , specs Yes Fresh water system - No but It has been a lake boat to the extent that its on a non galvanized trailer.. the guy is the second owner.. no salt exposure evidence corrosion. I am looking for an estimate now to bring my first thousand to add a fresh water...
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    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    Thank you - good one!!
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    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    Thank you all for your feedback! Anything else ? I missed here: 0. Transom / Stringer / Wood check 1. Compression check 2. Oil quality sample from pumping a little oil out from the pan via the dipstick 3. Lower unit drain plug slightly loosening to check for water 4. Temperature stability...
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    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    Thanks tank1949
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    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    thanks Danforth
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    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    I think that the owner really just bought this after a barn find a year ago. He claims nothing other than it runs and showed me video so far. We are supposed to take it out on the lake as a final contingency ..
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    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    Transom and deck are solid! its a 1978 21' GlasPly mfg October .. supposed to have all glass stringers. It has been fresh water most all of its life (and looks like it). The boat is in really good cosmetic condition ... haven't run the motor yet. It is water cooled. thank you for chiming in
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    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228 Hello, I am planning to buy a used 21' Glasply with a Mercruiser 228 engine and Alpha1 outdrive. I am looking for advise on things to inspect. I am a automotive mechanic and I am planningon including the following short list: Compression check Oil...
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    Exhaust fumes coming out thermostat housing

    Any follow on update? I'm having a similar experience with my ol' DT65 as well!
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