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  1. Horigan

    SX-M Prop Housing Anode

    I see in the parts diagram for my joint venture SX-M drive that there is a prop shaft housing anode and retainer, which my drive doesn't have. I can find the anode, but not the retainer on line. I've never seen this anode (3852970) in any SX-M anode kits. Is this anode no longer being used...
  2. Horigan

    Bellows full of grease/oil

    If it was me, I would pressure test the drive to confirm the input shaft seal is not leaking.
  3. Horigan

    Holsclaw trailer has no spindle washer ???

    As long as the nut is only contacting the inner race of the bearing, you're good to go.
  4. Horigan

    Lower unit oil has metallic swirls

    Yep. Figured if there were shavings you would have mentioned it.
  5. Horigan

    Lower unit oil has metallic swirls

    It looks old, but nothing terrifying. Just be sure to use Volvo Syn 75W-90 oil when you refill it.
  6. Horigan

    Help with starting issue…

    I would first clean all the electrical connections in the starter circuit ensuring that each metal interface is shiny (battery terminals, starter terminal, negative connection to engine block, etc). I've had similar symptoms once and cleaning the connections addressed it.
  7. Horigan

    Potty tank sensor removal

    Google blank tank cap wrench.
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    Should we antifoul paint our 1998 SX outdrives?

    Yes, you should paint the drives. It will prevent the growth in the crevices and at the opening of the cooling inlets, but not deep inside the inlets. You should clean the inlet growth out as best as you can, then back flush from the raw water pumps so you don't introduce the broken up crud...
  9. Horigan

    Keel roller not centering

    The V is intentional. The rollers are there to center the boat while loading, not so much when all the weight is on the bunks. This varies by trailer design. Does the aft roller bracket look bent? If you can, you could raise the rollers a bit, or lower the bunks, but I would ensure all the...
  10. Horigan

    285 Kitchen Sink Faucet

    Boats generally don't have grey water tanks. It goes over board. The pump you mention sounds like a shower sump pump that collects the low point shower water and pumps it overboard. Do you have a grey tank? You're description is a bit confusing. First the shower water is collected and...
  11. Horigan

    Help with Battery issues after stereo install

    Attach the red wire to the battery and then check voltage on the black negative wire with a meter (not connected to battery) to see if the stereo has an internal short.
  12. Horigan

    Dead rise question

    The 5.0 will be better for pulling a skier, plus the lower deadrise will create a smaller wake. As noted above, compare the weights of the boats. That will likely be the most notable factor for smoothness in rough water.
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    2004 Glastron GX205 w/ Volvo Penta 5.0 Overheating

    Also, get an IR gun for $30 and verify the temps at the thermostat. It’s a great tool to have for diagnosing temp issues. The sensor is likely accurate.
  14. Horigan

    Bow of boat hits winch when loading onto trailer

    Not on my winch. Mine switches direction also in low speed mode since it's introducing another gear between the handle and the cable/strap drum. The video above illustrates the change in direction when switching gears... The handle rotation reverses when retrieving when switching between low...
  15. Horigan

    No engine alarms. Can’t find anything in service manual.

    I have the same engine and the audible alarm is an option. It has the SLOW system that puts the boat into limp mode (limits to 2700 rpm) if the water temp gets too high or the oil pressure gets too low. There are dedicated switches, not sensors, for these functions. I believe they close to...
  16. Horigan

    U-joint seized into gimbal bearing

    Hmmmm. The bottom of the bellows interface on the gimbal housing looks pretty corroded. I doubt you'll be able to get a good seal on that with a new bellows. You're probably looking at needing a new gimbal housing... My friend just had his SX outdrive stolen from his boat in his front yard...
  17. Horigan

    Changing oil without a dipstick

    Or the dip stick tube may route to the oil pan drain plug. That's how mine is routed.
  18. Horigan

    Navigation light lens

    There might be foam adhesive below the light. Just remove all the screws and pull it off. Google Aqua Signal Series 20s to find a new replacement.
  19. Horigan

    I replaced the water pump impeller and now I have problem with overheating

    How are you providing water to the system? If the boat is in the water, the pump is below water level and will self prime.
  20. Horigan

    New Hitch Ball

    Realize that when you use an extension, the tongue load capability of the tow vehicle goes down. Extensions increase the torque (moment) applied to the hitch receiver and support structure of the vehicle.
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