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  1. Horigan

    Dust Cap Woes

    I think another advantage of rubber caps is that it will compensate for the thermal expansion and contraction of the air in the hub and would mitigate to some degree the vacuum that can be created when warm hubs are dunked.
  2. Horigan

    Volvo Penta 5.0 EFI Ford (1995) Hard to Start When Warm

    In my experience this happens more with older gas. Even with fresh gas it will take a few seconds of cranking to fire up when warm. This is even with recently cleaned injectors.
  3. Horigan

    Omc cobra single shift cable setup?

    It's still not clear how the new and old cables are different. If you bought an older OMC cable, that could be the issue. Try a Volvo SX-M cable or the right length.
  4. Horigan

    Reliable sure lube hubs

    Weird.
  5. Horigan

    Reliable sure lube hubs

    @jlh3rd The system you're referring to is the Dexter E Z Lube system, not the Reliable Sure Lube system. EZ Lube has a zerk fitting on the end of the axle with grease flowing as you describe. Sure Lube has a zerk on the cap, with the grease flowing inboard and either into the axle or out the...
  6. Horigan

    Seastar hydraulic steering fluid purge

    Also, open the bleeder more. Then it will be easier to hold the cylinder rod. Your idea of thick rubber with vise grips would work, but you shouldn't need it. In addition to using ATF, there are other less expensive brands of steering fluid that are compatible with Seastar systems to use for...
  7. Horigan

    Reliable sure lube hubs

    Sure Lube uses a specific axle with holes and passages for grease flow to outside the hub area. The hubs are regular hubs, but the grease cap is unique with the zerk in the center.
  8. Horigan

    Omc cobra single shift cable setup?

    A picture of the old and new cable ends side by side would be helpful also. If it’s a Cobra SX and there’s a hump on the top of the drive it’s a joint venture drive with Volvo, with the drive being the same as a Volvo SX-M.
  9. Horigan

    VP 280 no reverse

    With the cable disconnected you should be able to shift the drive (turn the shift mechanism) into forward, neutral, or reverse easily by hand. If that's not the case you may have an internal issue. Have you done anything at to other end of the cable at the shifter? It's not clear from your...
  10. Horigan

    VP 280 no reverse

    Assuming it used to shift normally before the transom work, something has changed. If the cable housing is mis-aligned at the bracket, the internal cable will still move, but the cable reference point will be in the wrong location. Given the position shown at neutral, I suspect the groove in...
  11. Horigan

    VP 280 no reverse

    I would look first to ensure the cable housing is properly anchored to the drive. Look on the starboard side of the drive where the cable housing enters and confirm the anchor plate held with two bolts is in place and locks into a groove in the cable housing. I suspect this is your issue since...
  12. Horigan

    test trim cylinders possible?

    The motor has pressure relief valves in both the directions, so you won't damage the motor with a seized ram. You hear them open (change in pump tone) when you trim the drive against the stops.
  13. Horigan

    Garboard drain assembly

    I think 3M 4200 for the garboard would be better than silicon.
  14. Horigan

    Alarms and s.l.o.w mode

    SLOW mode uses independent temp and oil pressure switches from the gauge sensor data. The issue is likely one of those switches, or the wiring to them. Agree that a scan will point you in the right direction.
  15. Horigan

    axle repair sleeve question

    I would use Permatex Ultra Black. Will seal water out, hold the sleeve in place, and will enable sleeve removal if needed.
  16. Horigan

    Getting shocked while changing battery?!?

    I suspect he has a LiFePO4 battery, which are safer and fine for boats as a house battery.
  17. Horigan

    Water Pump Cycling On/Off Quickly!

    Or the check valve is leaking.
  18. Horigan

    LEAKING IN FROM LOWER TRANSOM PLATE BUT NOT ROTTED

    Pull the drive and look in the exhaust port for signs of old flappers or other debris. The surfaces should look relatively smooth. Then put some water flow with a hose in the exhaust outlet (not so much that it goes up the risers and into the exhaust manifolds) and look for any water coming...
  19. Horigan

    First time pulling an engine questions

    On the O-rings on the splined shaft lube with motor oil. On the larger area around the U-joints that you have marked, apply Triple Guard grease, or Volvo grease. No sealant. The pressure of the six nuts holding the drive on creates the seal on the aft end of the bellows. A mounting gasket is...
  20. Horigan

    Reliable sure lube hubs

    Got it. There's an exit between the inner bearing and the seal, that vents either to the inside of the axle, or in my case with a drop axle, just inboard of the brake bracket. It's possible the OP doesn't have a Sure Lube axle, just the cap. If he/she can keep pumping in more grease and the...
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