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  1. ESGWheel

    Fuel Tank Venting in Stingray I/O

    Frankly I have not studied it that closely before. When I was leaning over the side of the boat to take the pic it was not obvious as to path thru the cap to me either. I do carry at spare aboard and when I am back on my boat, I will pull it out and investigate and post. Regardless, it does...
  2. ESGWheel

    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    These are not the typical flare type of hyd fitting that we are all used to. They are an unusual design and it uses an O-Ring. Here is a picture of the hose end. The torque is very low as stated above which is out of the manual. I suspect a ¼ turn would over torque it. The threads as OP...
  3. ESGWheel

    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    84-108 in-lbs which is about 8 ft-lbs so it seats and then just a little bit more torque. No grunting.
  4. ESGWheel

    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    Ah, I thought you were talking about the black part where the crimp is. So, the ‘threaded’ fitting is leaking, got it. Try this: Prior to assembly ensure there is no debris whatsoever on the hose or inside the cylinder fitting. Check the ‘seat’ of the cylinder as well, should not be damaged...
  5. ESGWheel

    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    Chasing and not using a tap or trying to rethread is the way to go. If the hose fitting is leaking then the hose needs to be replaced. But is seems as if you are still not sure. One method to ensure its the 'hose to metal tube' crimp issue and not the ‘threads’ leaking and running down the...
  6. ESGWheel

    230A condenser failure

    It certainly can be. A condenser (really a capacitor) is essentially two plates (+/-) separated by an insulator. And the insulator is designed for only so much voltage. The higher the voltage the more ‘robust’ the insulator needs to be. Here is a couple of write ups talking about why a ballast...
  7. ESGWheel

    Gas leaking from tank inlet

    Since my tank is on the small side, I can easily go thru ½ in a day so I try to get a full tank. So, I installed a vent hose whistle. This device is spliced into your vent line where it starts to go vertical and whistles like heck when filling. When get a ‘gurgling whistle’, tank is full. When I...
  8. ESGWheel

    Valve Adjustments

    Keith, In general lifters come in two design types: solid and hydraulic. A solid lifter is just that and requires periodic adjustment called valve lash. It can be a roller type with a ‘wheel’ on the bottom that rides on the cam - or - a solid cylinder. Even when correctly adjusted you still...
  9. ESGWheel

    Fuel Tank Venting in Stingray I/O

    My Larson has an integrated system by Perko The venting is done thru the cap - it’s that smallish round device in the pic For the OP - suggest getting a replacement cap 👍
  10. ESGWheel

    Fuel Tank Venting in Stingray I/O

    If I may, something still does not seem right. I thought the suggestion to crack the cap was a troubleshooting measure > with the cap ‘cracked’ it if now runs ok there is an issue with the venting, probably in the cap. I did not take it to mean drive around the boat with the cap partially open...
  11. ESGWheel

    Thread size hydraulic hose VP SX drive

    As a follow up, if you are looking to clean up the threads in the aluminum cylinders or manifold block, suggest using a thread chaser vs. a bottom tap. A tap, unless started exactly following the existing threads will cut new threads and probably destroy the part. A chaser is as it sounds, will...
  12. ESGWheel

    Thread size hydraulic hose VP SX drive

    On my 2005 SX-M the thread is 7/16-20
  13. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta SX-M Gear Ratios?

    Scott, I think I misunderstood about the ratios. I was thinking that the numbers provided where the upper ratio (provided by gear teeth) and the other numbers were the available lower unit ratios, hence why I multiplied. I now think that the listed ratio numbers are the FINAL ratios available...
  14. ESGWheel

    Volvo penta 260A no spark on 1986 bayliner

    Can you provide a sense of your toolbox and abilities? For example, do you have a multimeter and/or dwell meter? Have you ever filed or changed points in a distributor? And how do you know you do not have spark? Based on the picture it appears that you took the coil wire off the cap and were...
  15. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta SX-M Gear Ratios?

    Following the ‘all at once suggestion’ if bought a complete used outdrive to rebuild that has an overall 1.60 does it matter if I get a: * 22/23 with a 1.65 (for total of 1.158 which I assume they round up to 1.60) Or * 21/26 with a 1.97 (for total of 1.159 which I assume they round up to...
  16. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta SX-M Gear Ratios?

    Any way to ID the gear ratios in this unit without taking it apart? 2005 Larson 228 LXi with a VP 5.0 GXi-E and a SX-M Stern Drive. As you can see from the picture the key sticker is missing. The original owner that I bought the boat from said they did not change any portion of the outdrive. In...
  17. ESGWheel

    Anchor suggestions

    I look foward to your write up. Please keep in mind that depending on conditions it can be unsafe to haul and anchor from the cockpit. Also note that in various write ups involving this method folks highlight the need to be able to release the 'A-Line' from its aft cleat in case of emergency...
  18. ESGWheel

    Anchor suggestions

    I am not sure I am following your question so I will answer it two ways: How much rode you let out depends on depth, conditions, and anchor type. Go back to that article or look up others, there is a TON of info out there. In brief your rode length is from 3 to 10 times the water depth. For how...
  19. ESGWheel

    Anchor suggestions

    The idea is similar to this video without all the extra stuff link Here is the concept: Tie a line from the bow eye to a cleat in the rear cockpit. See picture. This is the line that the anchor will be tied to; let’s call it the A-Line. Toss anchor from cockpit. Let out sufficient rode. Tie...
  20. ESGWheel

    Anchor suggestions

    You will not know until you try. I experimented with a number of combinations until I settled out on the river anchor. Ironically it was also my first anchor but after 2 or 3 seasons of experimenting, I ended up where I started! How much chain depends. Not a clean answer but it does. I have...
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