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  1. Bondo

    dog clutch

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,...... What transmission,..??
  2. Bondo

    Compression test results 4.3L V6 2005 what do You think?

    Ayuh,...... Could be a deviation in the gauge for the high numbers,... I'd richen it up abit, 'n run it,..... A couple of plugs look alittle lean,.... To rich is better than to lean, especially in a boat motor,.....
  3. Bondo

    Seawater Pickup

    Ayuh,.... Whatever pickup you decide on,..... Make sure you can feed it with a hose, for outa the water work,....
  4. Bondo

    3.7 470 harmonic damper

    Ayuh,..... Further details are Here,..... Thank you for the up date,...... ;)
  5. Bondo

    4.3 Starter mount area cracked

    Ayuh,..... Looks like it took out 2 bolt holes,..... Nothin' there to work with for any kinda "Repair",..... Replacement is 'bout the only option,.....
  6. Bondo

    1999 bayliner vibration

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,....... In the water,..?? What kinda shape is the prop in,..??
  7. Bondo

    trailer unknow

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,..... Did the seller give ya the paper work yer State is gonna want, in order to register it,..?? If not,..... some States will allow ya to go with a "Homemade" tag,.... Some States don't care, 'n ya don't have to register it,.... at All,.... 'n in other...
  8. Bondo

    Bent blade tip - not sure what to do

    Ayuh,...... Most prop shops oughta fix that for 'bout $100...... Cleaver props like that give good stern lift,..... A chopper will give better bow lift,....
  9. Bondo

    5.0

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,....... Yer electric fuel pump is powered 2 different ways,...... When crankin' the motor over on the starter, the outside tiny terminal on the starter powers it,..... Once started, it's powered by the ignition circuit, through an oil pressure switch, then to...
  10. Bondo

    Shift/throttle cables - difference in lengths?

    Ayuh,..... They go to two different places,..... Why would they be the same length,..??
  11. Bondo

    changing exhaust flappers on land or sea

    Ayuh,.... Whatever trips yer trigger,..... If yer super concerned,. Load it up, pull out til the drive is still in the water, 'n crank it over,...... If it cranks over, there's no water in a cylinder,..... If it starts, shut it off after a second or two,.... 'n remember, the impeller is at...
  12. Bondo

    Electric fuel pump wiring issue

    Ayuh,..... It's much easier, 'n cheaper todo it as Rick shows, the Merc way,.... Yer video is more like the Volvo way, with relays,.....
  13. Bondo

    4.3 V6 valve steam seals replacement

    Nope,....
  14. Bondo

    changing exhaust flappers on land or sea

    Ayuh,.... I've done it, at the dock, on a very calm day, with no marina traffic,.....
  15. Bondo

    285 steering issue

    Ayuh,.... To check for steerin' slop, it takes 3 people,..... One at the steerin' wheel, one at the drives, 'n one to crawl into the bilge to observe the slop,...... 1st, the wheel is shaken, while the drives are held firmly, then the wheel is held, while the drives are shaken,..... That...
  16. Bondo

    Aq271 poor starting on hot engine

    Ayuh,..... Is that an AFB, or a Quadra-jet,..?? Either way, when it won't start, go to Wot,...... Those carbs can leak off internally, floodin' the motor on restart,....
  17. Bondo

    Which gasket is better for impeller install, metal or fiber?

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... One gasket sealant that every boater should have on hand is Quicksilver Perfect Seal,..... Personally, I use Permatex #3, which is exactly the same sealant, 'n much easier to find,..... It's a liquid, non-dryin'/ hardenin' sealant,...... 'n while I...
  18. Bondo

    Volvo Penta KAD 44 Shut Off above 1400rpm

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... It sounds like ya got a dead short in the circuit that fuse covers,.... It could be as simple as a fraid wire,... Close inspection is the only way I know of to find it,.....
  19. Bondo

    What are these holes?

    Ayuh,.... Those are cavity drains, so that they don't freeze, 'n bust out in the winter,....
  20. Bondo

    Alpha one Gen II upper steering bushing

    Ayuh,..... See below,....
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