New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

[rdm190]

Hi guys,
I am glad I found a place to get some information on my "old" boat. First off, I am new to boats, but consider myself an excelent shade tree mechanic. I just picked up a 1984 Wellcraft 23' Aftcabin, with a original Mercruiser 5.7L 260hp. I am looking for lititure on repair/maintence on this drive system. Is there anything like a "Hayes" book for cars on boats/drivelines?

I am not sure what outdrive in on the boat, but it is original. I will go outside tomorrow and see if I can get some numbers.

I am really just looking for general informaton on this setup so I can maintain it. Everything is in great shape as I see it. Being a Chevy 350 I don't anticipate any problems working on it myself.

Any input would be great, Thanks
Ryan

 

[Don S]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

If you want to maintain and fix your Mercruiser, get an OEM mercruiser manual. Not a Seloc or Clymers aftermarket waste of money.
For your engine, you need Merc manual #3. pn 90-95693. You can usually find a used one on ebay.
As far as a manual for your drive, it's online...... Free.
http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6covr3.pdf
Just scroll down to the index and click on the section letter you want to see.

 

[hullofalottatrouble]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

definitely do not get anything but the merc manual.. the others are ****e..

 

[rdm190]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

If you want to maintain and fix your Mercruiser, get an OEM mercruiser manual. Not a Seloc or Clymers aftermarket waste of money.
For your engine, you need Merc manual #3. pn 90-95693. You can usually find a used one on ebay.
As far as a manual for your drive, it's online...... Free.
http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6covr3.pdf
Just scroll down to the index and click on the section letter you want to see.

Thanks for the quick reply. I have the basic manual for the stern drive that came with the boat I guess, I can't believe the previous owner kept it! It is about 30 pages, but seems rather basic. Pehaps this is all I need to keep up the drive?

As for the engine, I will look around on Ebay and try to find something on it.

If I read correctly this is an Alpha 1 drive on my 260? Anything special I should know about this motor/drive combo?

I am really just grasping for knoledge here, sorry!

 

[Don S]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

Did you even go to the link I posted? It's the service manual for the drive. It includes the transom shield, and trim systems, power steering, corrosion control and a lot of other things. It is NOT a 30 page owners manual, it's closer to 400 pages of detailed information.
But,,,,,,,,,,,, you have to look at it, read it and understand it. I can't do that for you.

 

[rdm190]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

Did you even go to the link I posted? It's the service manual for the drive. It includes the transom shield, and trim systems, power steering, corrosion control and a lot of other things. It is NOT a 30 page owners manual, it's closer to 400 pages of detailed information.
But,,,,,,,,,,,, you have to look at it, read it and understand it. I can't do that for you.

I am reading the manaul you sent, but the pdf navigation is very cryptic and I cannot get to information pertaining to my particular drive. Perhaps I am just missing something.

 

[Don S]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

Explain "Very Cryptic"

 

[rdm190]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

Explain "Very Cryptic"

Sorry I have got it now, PDF's are sometimes a bit hard to get though on Mac's. You seem to be angry with me? I am sorry if I did something wrong..

 

[hullofalottatrouble]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

welcome to the forum.. don't take it personal.. don gets angry at just about everybody.. he has a bit of an itchy trigger finger.. but he gives out really good advice and knows what he is talking about..

 

[87baylinercapri]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

welcome to the forum.. don't take it personal.. don gets angry at just about everybody.. he has a bit of an itchy trigger finger.. but he gives out really good advice and knows what he is talking about..

haha so true, a good comparison is dr. house from the tv show house, he knows more than just about anyone but will treat you like a total jerk while helping you most of the time, personally being a new kid on the block im already use to it, beats taking your boat to the dealer and getting charged for their half witted info. now if he would just respond to some of my questions that would be great!

 

[bjcsc]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

You seem to be angry with me? I am sorry if I did something wrong..

LOL

Don't take it personally. However, when the top techs here ( Don S. is one of them) take the time to post concise answers to your questions, and then you reply with a post that indicates you didn't even read them, they get frustrated and you get sarcasm. Personally, I find Don S.'s directness to be great...

but will treat you like a total jerk while helping you most of the time

Shame on you... unfair statement...you just don't get it...

now if he would just respond to some of my questions that would be great!

Insulting people seldom makes them eager to help...good luck with that one...

 

[87baylinercapri]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

LOL

Don't take it personally. However, when the top techs here ( Don S. is one of them) take the time to post concise answers to your questions, and then you reply with a post that indicates you didn't even read them, they get frustrated and you get sarcasm. Personally, I find Don S.'s directness to be great...



Shame on you... unfair statement...you just don't get it...



Insulting people seldom makes them eager to help...good luck with that one...

thanks for taking bits and pieces of my post and making them sound how YOU want them to sound. i like how you didn't use the sentence right after that where i said his advice is very note worthy etc, but decided to take HALF a sentence i said, cut it up, and post that.....

 

[Lyndy]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

I think I will subscribe to this thread. This might be good. Dr. House? How perfect can that be!

87baylinercapri, Step back take a deep breath and start over. I promise you will get a great deal from this forum and the people on it.

 

[valkyr]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

87baylinercapri, Step back take a deep breath and start over. I promise you will get a great deal from this forum and the people on it.

Umm...I'm not sure 87baylinercapri needs to calm down. I think his original post got misinterpreted as it was meant to be humorous. (I thought it was funny). Didn't sound to me like he was complaining which is what I think his 2nd post was trying to clarify.

Though a smile or something would have made it easier to see it as humor, so I could be mistaken....

 

[Lyndy]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

Umm...I'm not sure 87baylinercapri needs to calm down. I think his original post got misinterpreted as it was meant to be humorous. (I thought it was funny). Didn't sound to me like he was complaining which is what I think his 2nd post was trying to clarify.

Though a smile or something would have made it easier to see it as humor, so I could be mistaken....

You could be right, or not. I suspect this will become clearer as to intent in the next few posts.

Report at 11

 

[hullofalottatrouble]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

and now back to our regularly scheduled program..

rdm i have a slightly older version of your setup with a 1982 merc 260 and pre alpha drive.. i have the merc 260 manual and am happy to try to help you out where i can with any questions etc..

 

[rdm190]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

and now back to our regularly scheduled program..

rdm i have a slightly older version of your setup with a 1982 merc 260 and pre alpha drive.. i have the merc 260 manual and am happy to try to help you out where i can with any questions etc..

Thank you, sorry for starting some kinda war here

I think the first thing I am gona tackle is the raw water impeller, the PO said it hasn't been done in 3 years

 

[hullofalottatrouble]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

you definitely need to do that. and while you are at it you can check the drive lube for water intrusion or chunks of your gears all mashed up in there.

you can check your alignment.. check the bellows.. check gimble bearing.. u joints.. tak ea look at your coupler.. grease everything up.. follow the manual instructions for everything.. on and get some new seals for the lube fill screws.. the old ones can waste away and leak on ya.. and fill the lube from the bottom.. get a pump from a local shop.. they cost like $8 or less or something like that..

 

[rdm190]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

you definitely need to do that. and while you are at it you can check the drive lube for water intrusion or chunks of your gears all mashed up in there.

you can check your alignment.. check the bellows.. check gimble bearing.. u joints.. tak ea look at your coupler.. grease everything up.. follow the manual instructions for everything..

Would replacing the trim sender and limit switch be a lot more work ontop of what you have already listed? See my thread about my busted trim sender and limit switch

 

[Lyndy]

Re: New member, new boat, need some info on driveline?

Thank you, sorry for starting some kinda war here

I think the first thing I am gona tackle is the raw water impeller, the PO said it hasn't been done in 3 years

Stuff can go South real quick with Forums. Sorry 87BaylinerCapri, Foot In Mouth, My Bad, Head Up %ss. My apologies!