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  1. Bondo

    In Tank Fuel Pump 1985 Thompson Cutlass 185 Mercruiser IL 224 170 HP

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... In tank pumps are Not used on boats,.... (edit: 70,000th post)
  2. Bondo

    I salvaged this 100’ jet drive houseboat and I need help!

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... #1,.... Turbo diesels,.... Look 'em over, 'n find the tag with the serial number, my guess is the manufacturers name will also be on it,.... #2, #3, 'n #4..... If yer not gonna pull the boat outa the water, I guess yer goin' swimmin' to inspect the...
  3. Bondo

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... Pull the motor,..... you can change out the trim tab line at that time as well,....
  4. Bondo

    Ford 460 starter

    Ayuh,..... I've seen jet boats with the drivers seat on the port, as well as the starboard sides,..... So,..... which is yer's,..??
  5. Bondo

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    Ayuh,..... Before you spend any more money, do a thorough diagnosis of All it's problems, then a co$t benefit analysis, as I believe yer quickly approaching the bottomless money pit situation, on a less than desirable boat,.....
  6. Bondo

    Trim pump solenoid

    Ayuh,..... Whatcha workin' on,..?? there's been several different ones over the years,.....
  7. Bondo

    Bayliner floor replacement

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,...... Rip out the seat boxes, 'n leave the deck,..... No problem,...... I believe you'll find the deck is all one piece, with the boxes mounted onto it,....
  8. Bondo

    Quadrajet Secondaries Problem

    Ayuh,.... My guess is, chineseum castin' copies,....
  9. Bondo

    Mercruiser 4.3 will not start

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... Another possible problem spot could be corrosion in the cannon plug, specifically the purple wires pins,....
  10. Bondo

    Quadrajet Secondaries Problem

    Ayuh,.... Carb tuning does change with elevation, so it might be a small part of yer problem,...... I believe a larger part is you need a Mechanic, rather than a parts swapper,.... I really doubt it's "flooding out" at Wot,..... The 2ndaries are vacuum, so don't really react unless under...
  11. Bondo

    engine swap need to find right prop

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... I don't think they make props as small as Ted mentions, so you'll need a different gear ratio as Scott says,....
  12. Bondo

    1983 merCruiser 3.0 4 cylinder.

    Ayuh,..... Or a head gasket,.... Absolutely a compression leak,....
  13. Bondo

    dual I/o power trim and tilt master button

    Ayuh,.... Might be lacking, but what is said,..??..?? General trim wirin' is red power, blue sky up, 'n grass green down,....
  14. Bondo

    Accurate Horsepower Figures

    Ayuh,...... That's not how it works,...... You pick the prop that allows the motor to make it's required rpms, usually as near to 4800 as possible,..... That gives you good low end pull, to get onto plane,..... Top end rpms are governed by the operator's right hand,..... to lower the rpms...
  15. Bondo

    Marinepower Vortec 4.3 White/Red wire jumped together

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... Is this a Marine power, or Mercruiser motor,..?? Where abouts in the harness is this,..??
  16. Bondo

    carburetor suspect problems

    Ayuh,..... If everything is working properly, advancing the throttle to Wot once, sets the choke,....
  17. Bondo

    2007 Volvo Penta 4.3 - engine swap

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... I believe you can swap the timing chain covers,..... The knock sensors just screrw into the block drain holes, Right,..?? Swap the fittings,....
  18. Bondo

    carburetor suspect problems

    Ayuh,.... Sounds like the carb might need a rebuild,.... is it a 2bbl., or 4bbl.,..?? If the choke ain't workin' properly, havin' to rev it is likely,....
  19. Bondo

    5.0 MPI Misfire Under Load

    Ayuh,.... Check the contents of the fuel filter for anything but clean fresh gasoline,.....
  20. Bondo

    carburetor suspect problems

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,.... No doubt a fuel delivery issue,..... What carb,..??
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