Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

[dkorzun21]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

That may be but in two years when yours is rotted away from water intrusion mine will be just fine and dandy.

see you in 2 years bud

 

[Bart Sr.]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

On my Alpha One,1991 Bayliner Capri 2050cx The exhaust bellows and u-joint bellows are in mint condition, I also have the new style shift cable, so yes I am able to replace the shift cable bellows on MINE in an hour with out ruining the cable itself, I also had advice from the man who works at NAPA, he has been a marine mechanic for 30yrs, Why he is at Napa now I really don't know and it really doesn't matter to me,Thats his business, But he really knew what he was talking about and helped me(I did all the work) but he is the one who showed me how to disconnect from the engine with shift forward and came out every 5 mins. to see how I was doing, On my boat YES it can be done and was!! without taking the drive off or ruining the shift cable and it was done in less than an hour in the Napa parking lot. This is what told me that yes it can be done. http://www.mercstuff.com/shiftcablebellows.htm
And With help. I am only saying it can be done on my boat and was, still don't
know what drive you have either?? have you checked the S/N yet??

 

[dkorzun21]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while.

hahaha found mine you still looking. just messin with you thanks for your advice tho just didnt want to hear the bad new..


Also I will have the sn # soon.

I DO WANT TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS THOUGH IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY LIKE THIS.

 

[dkorzun21]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

On my Alpha One,1991 Bayliner Capri 2050cx The exhaust bellows and u-joint bellows are in mint condition, I also have the new style shift cable, so yes I am able to replace the shift cable bellows on MINE in an hour with out ruining the cable itself, I also had advice from the man who works at NAPA, he has been a marine mechanic for 30yrs, Why he is at Napa now I really don't know and it really doesn't matter to me,Thats his business, But he really knew what he was talking about and helped me(I did all the work) but he is the one who showed me how to disconnect from the engine with shift forward and came out every 5 mins. to see how I was doing, On my boat YES it can be done and was!! without taking the drive off or ruining the shift cable and it was done in less than an hour in the Napa parking lot. This is what told me that yes it can be done. http://www.mercstuff.com/shiftcablebellows.htm
And With help. I am only saying it can be done on my boat and was, still don't
know what drive you have either?? have you checked the S/N yet??

here it is lmk what you think thanks again man

lar19096J889

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

lar19096J889

Dude, go to where I sent you.
"Mercruiser,OMC,Volvo, & Other I/O
& Inboard engine & Outdrives"

Go to the top and click on the "ADULTS ONLY" and look at Manuals #6 and #14 and go to the Maintenance section and it shows you "where" to locate your S/N for THE STERNDRIVE and what ratio it is

 

[dkorzun21]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

Dude, go to where I sent you.
"Mercruiser,OMC,Volvo, & Other I/O
& Inboard engine & Outdrives"

Go to the top and click on the "ADULTS ONLY" and look at Manuals #6 and #14 and go to the Maintenance section and it shows you "where" to locate your S/N for THE STERNDRIVE and what ratio it is

Dude i cant find it. do they have it on hooked on phonics lol still looking so i take it that was the wrong number

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

Hooked on phonics!! Thats good! OK just look on the "left" side of your sterndrive where it says mercruiser and look by your oil fill or "VENT" it is in that area, Sorry its not the maintenance section its "Important info" (b) is your gear ratio--(a) is your S/N

 

[IVAZ]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

You have an Alpha I. Genaration II did not come out until 1992.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

You have an Alpha I. Genaration II did not come out until 1992.

Yes I do!! Thank You!! The S/N are located at the same place on the 'SIDE" of the sterndrive for the upper and lower. And it even says it on my signature too And it is possable to have a GenII on a boat earlier year than 1992 if its been swapped out, happens here all the time, The best way to be sure of what it is you have is by checking the serial number, people buy boats with out knowing what previous owner has done to it, It's common to do your home work to "be sure" of what it is you have, S/N tells ALL

 

[dkorzun21]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

Ok So I Called The Shop To Day To Get The Shift Bellow. Called 3 Diffrent Places Until I Found On That I Can Pick Up Today And Dont Have To Order. I Asked The Mech If They Have Every Replaced A Shift Bellow With Out Taking Off The Lower Unit And There Replay Was All The Time. One Guy Said That You Would Be Stupid To Take Of The Lower Unit Just To Replace The Shift Cable, Would Create Alot More Work And Time For Your Self. Soooo Is There Anyone Out Here A Mech That Can Say They Do This Or Is Everyone Just Thinking Me And The Other Guy Are Crazy Still. Lol

 

[salty87]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

how many threads do you have going about this?... http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=345994

what's up with the caps? hard to decipher

at some point, you have to make a decision and live with it....

 

[dkorzun21]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

how many threads do you have going about this?... http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=345994

what's up with the caps? hard to decipher

at some point, you have to make a decision and live with it....

sorry didnt notice that untill you just said somthing kinda weird but any way there is 2 because they started off as diffrent threads and wanted to make sure all knew the news I got. I have made a decision to let my buddy do it for me with out taking of the lower unit and he said its a peace of cake. If you dont care about this post simply dont read it. Can be great info for other people that are open minded.

 

[Bart Sr.]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

istc

I See Trouble Coming

 

[dkorzun21]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

lol no trouble. Bellows are replaced and have a new gimble bearing for 300 bucks back in the water. Hows your comming along bart?

 

[Bart Sr.]

Re: Leaking hose. Hard to replace, how much might it cost at the shop?

Since you are LOSING SLEEP about how Mine is COMING here it is.

It is SITTING in my garage where it will REMAIN until I have the funds to get it repaired PROPERLY.

Now GET OFF THE COMPUTER and get to the IMPORTANT STUFF like getting to the sand bar.