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  1. cyauch

    Power Steering Leak @ Actuator

    Yep, got a fluid leak at the actuator. But i have a fluid question as i'm completely confused on the fluid to use, and if that's actually the root cause here. No leaks at all last year. Removed engine to replace transom seal over winter. First trials last week noticed PS pump noise. Fluid...
  2. cyauch

    Riser To Manifold Torque w/Sierra gasket

    I seriously hate having to ask this. Spent the better part of a day and a half trying to find an answer that wasn't immediately contradicted by someone else....who doesn't own, nor ever owned, an I/O :) . I also feel I'm starting to believe this place is becoming my second home too.....which...
  3. cyauch

    Right Exhaust Seal Part Number?

    Was gonna pull lower unit to investigate another issue i'm having. Ordering orings, gaskets, etc. and came across one i can't find anywhere. Cecil Marine says special order item, but looking on other sites Belarus comes up as the only location who seems to have it....maybe, Part number is...
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    Another Overheating Issue @ Idle

    I've spent the last week reading, reading, and doing more reading, trying to logically figure out where to start. Short story: overheats at idle. Gauge pegs out and alarm goes off. Engine shuts off around 180*. When on plane, or RPM's up, gauge fluctuates but never reaches the 175 mark...
  5. cyauch

    Link Issue in 'Adults Only'?

    Been a while since i was last one. In fact, last time was shortly after the the upgrade to the was done last year. Noticed back then some of the links in the Adults Only took me to non-related posts. Fast forward to today and i wanted to read about the overheating diagnosis and some other...
  6. cyauch

    Dreaded Fuel Cell Whine?

    one step closer to sea trials! but need a second opinion on a possible fuel cell / pump whine. i checked pressure regulator and screens on pump assy. all were clean with no obvious signs of paint or dirt but... Monday night fired it up and the pump assy making gawd awful noise. then...
  7. cyauch

    Proper Engine Oil Amount?

    Based on manual, should be 5.5 quarts with filter change. did that. barely registers on the stick. added the last 1/2 quart from the 1 qt container (1 gal + 1 qt containers), and oil level rose to about half the ADD mark on the stick. Made sure the stick was firmly in place, trailer level...
  8. cyauch

    Rear Engine Mount Stud Loosens When Tightening Top Lock Nut

    I swear this boat is gonna drive me bat-crap crazy. FINALLY got engine back into boat last night after over drilling, installing a dowel, and piloting a new secure point for one of 4 lag bots that hold forward engine mount to hull. Feeling son and i could claim a victory, called it night. We...
  9. cyauch

    Oil Pan (Sump) Bolt Torque Spec Needed

    Unless I'm blind or simply can't read, i'm not finding the torque spec for the bolts to the oil pan (sump) for the VP 5.0 GXI-E (305). I've found online Merc people are using anywhere from 8-10 ft/lbs and several places online for the auto people say ~8 ft/lbs if pan has 14 bolts (which it...
  10. cyauch

    Lag Bolt Hole Striped (Engine Mount To Hull)

    So putting engine back into boat after addressing a water leak around transom seal after underwater strike. Transom checks out good and all is back together. First, lag bolts came out looking brand new when i removed the engine. But verified no water, moisture, or any rot. Figured i'd...
  11. cyauch

    Grease Tube to Gimbal Bearing Came Out

    Getting things ready to mount back to boat transom, the grease tube to the gimbal bearing fell out. I was able to push it back in but that got me thinking of how water actually got in the bellows in the first place (separate problem from water leaking behind transom shield). I've read the...
  12. cyauch

    Type Bolt For Engine Mount

    Figur ed since i had to pull the engine for leaking transom seal, i'd go ahead and clean up the motor mounts. They wouldn't budge with the engine in the boat so i remove the two lag bolts to the hull. Not a drop of rust or corrosion on those. they looked brand new! The single bolt to the...
  13. cyauch

    DP-SM, Transom Seal Leak & Engine Mount Help

    Two weeks ago hit something underwater harder than i;ve ever hit before. Noticed no vibration or steering issues. And after a quick check of the props and skeg figured all was good and i was lucky....so i thought. Later in the day noticed auto bilge kick on, and 10 minutes later kick on...
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