Search results

  1. Grub54891

    Slide hammer puller

    Shure, but pulling/banging on the inner race damages the bearings. Are you replacing them?
  2. Grub54891

    Trim reservoir filling

    Fill it not quite full, trim up and down a few times. It's a good idea to put a rag under the trim pump area before trimming. It's because if it was real low, it will foam up and look over-filled, some may come out. You will have to let it sit overnight at that point and check again in the...
  3. Grub54891

    12v Motorguide keeps frying switches.

    Glad you found it. I was going to comment about the pic of your wiring, wick to me looks fine. Glad you found the issue.
  4. Grub54891

    12v Motorguide keeps frying switches.

    What size is the wiring from the battery to the switch/trolling motor? Undersized wiring will wreck things rather quickly.
  5. Grub54891

    Hey Newbies

    Ok, Yeah it only freezes here once a year, the problem is it stays froze for 6 months...... LOL
  6. Grub54891

    Hey Newbies

    Ok fine. There are plenty of frozen blocks e in Texas you can buy cheap!
  7. Grub54891

    Mercruiser 4.3 keeps burning ignition coil

    Well true, but it still cut's out the spark momentarily so it'll come out of gear?
  8. Grub54891

    Slow leak from top cap plate of Bravo 1

    I had to fiddlemonky with one of those once. IF I remember correctly, that hole you are pointing to does get oil in it. That's IF I remember correctly.....
  9. Grub54891

    Mercruiser 4.3 keeps burning ignition coil

    your lower shift cable is either wore out, or mis-adjusted. It's sticking in the kill the ignition mode.
  10. Grub54891

    Should you buy 20 year old boat to fix up or 10 year old boat?

    Open ended question! My newest boat is a 1985, My oldest is a 1977. Both are still ok, just not as pretty as they used to be. Depends on many factors. Life of a boat is generally 15 years, Most of the time the motors don't need overhaul, unless they were abused. Never touched my motors besides...
  11. Grub54891

    Block sealant...in a raw water system

    I'll say it again. dremmel out the crack, Clean well, jb the crack and smooth it with wet fingers. Dab a rag on the surface to give it the cast look, and paint. I've done this repair, and it does work.
  12. Grub54891

    I/O Exhaust Riser life in Fresh Water environment

    1983 140. never replaced the risers. Never touched most anything other than regular maintainence since I've owned it, 10 years.
  13. Grub54891

    Snapped screws in carb...

    Ya know, I have come across a couple over the years that have locktite-Red- on them. UGH. I don't know what people are thinking when they use that in a un-needed situation. The worst I've had to do was use blue on one of mine for the bottom plate that kept coming loose.
  14. Grub54891

    Snapped screws in carb...

    Imho, when I find that situation, the carb is more than likely corroded in other way's also. You may not be able to see the damage in those tiny ports, but rebuilding may not cure running issues. I know replacement is expensive but sometimes it's the only option.
  15. Grub54891

    Slow leak from top cap plate of Bravo 1

    It's not going to hurt putting the perfect seal on there. I'd pressure check now as it will give you all winter to address any issues if they crop up
  16. Grub54891

    Battery storage in parallel?

    I make sure they are fully charged unhook and leave them in the equipment. If they fail in the spring they were at the end of their life anyway.
  17. Grub54891

    Gas tank size

    As big as you can fit without getting in the way. However, depends on how long you are staying out, and what you are doing.
  18. Grub54891

    Thanksgiving preparation?

    The wife has been getting stuff. I've been to busy to even get out bowhunting! I hope to get out rifle hunting.....
  19. Grub54891

    5/8 water tube or 3/4

    Bravo?
  20. Grub54891

    Block sealant...in a raw water system

    :rolleyes::unsure:
Top