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  1. boatdude100

    Engine Oil viscosity mixing?

    yes it would be one or the other, both are available
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    Engine Oil viscosity mixing?

    Is it ok to mix the two- SAE 30 and 25/40 synth?
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    Engine Oil viscosity mixing?

    Winterizing time. 3L 2007 Volvo Penta Have leftover SAE 30 synthetic as specified in manual. Can I mix this what the marina recommended which is 25/40 synthetic? Do we agree 25/40 is a good viscosity for 3L carb'd engine? (Canada)
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    Trim pump not pumping after refilling fluid

    Ive heard this was not possible. How is the rebuild working out? New was $2500 tax incl
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    Starter motor metalic "ting" sound.

    2007 3L (red) It sounds like a momentary metalic"ting" as the starter disengages. Maybe making contact with thin piece of thin metal when retracting perhaps? Is that an unpainted "spacer" I see between starter motor and flywheel? Could I be risking flywheel damage? Anyone know what is causing...
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    Bellows ground wires cut SX-A

    Wires were discovered cut when I changed tilt motor and saw reference to the clamp clips. Boat not trailered. Had boat 2 years and clamps perfect but serious corrosion in pivot area and transom shield (I think the forward annode was disabled by being covered in slime (weedy/algae lake)
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    Bellows ground wires cut SX-A

    Wow, so kind of you to put time into this! Yes all good clues, nothing that ties it all together as a "circuit" but I can piece it together thanks. Looks like its a job for when the bellows are changed. Thanks again, kind people like you keep the world a good place to live.
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    Bellows ground wires cut SX-A

    Anyone know? I can't put the trim motor back on until I'm sure I don't need this wire! Thanks
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    Bellows ground wires cut SX-A

    Bad corrosion on outdrive at transom. It seems my bellows ground wires from ? to ? have been cut or are missing. After 2 hours of searching and viewing schematics, I can not find where they are supposed to go. Please help! Qs: 1) how much do they matter? (short term and long term) Freshwater...
  10. boatdude100

    Experience with Moeller sterndrive painting anyone?

    I guess it is the same basic topic. This thread can be deleted thank you. I would if I could find a function to do so.
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    Experience with Moeller sterndrive painting anyone?

    Volvo Penta sterndrive repaint: I used Alumiprep I used bondrite metal conditioner I sprayed bare areas with zinc phosphate (moller) Awaiting topcoat and clearcoat (both Moller) Questions: 1) Do I now have to use ANOTHER primer before topcoating? 2) Im going to let it dry for 2/3 days (Can...
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    Moller stern drive paint process

    Volvo Penta repaint I used Alumiprep I used bondrite metal conditioner I sprayed bare areas with zinc phosphate (moller) Question: 1) Do I now have to use ANOTHER primer before topcoating 2) Im going to let it dry for 2 days. do I then have to scuff?
  13. boatdude100

    Zinc contact points- sand clean?

    fresh water, stays in water all summer. put on magnesium Zinc last year- now its pitted. its from from boatzincs.com
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    Zinc contact points- sand clean?

    Does sanding the surface of a zinc "restore" it if its not badly corroded then?
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    Zinc contact points- sand clean?

    I found it strange the contacts were painted. any one else believe in sanding them to improve contact?
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    Zinc contact points- sand clean?

    So I have a corrosion problem SX-A I assumed I should sand clean the contact points on stern drive and zinc (if it has been used) to give it good electrical contact. However, I believe these "contact points" (around the bolts) are painted over by Volvo. Perhaps the bolts themselves serve as the...
  17. boatdude100

    Marine Tex on Alodine?

    Ok here we go. But first.. Question: would you read these manufacture instructions as applying Bonderite M-CR 1001 (print prep) to a wet surface of Bonderite C-IC 33 (aluminum cleaner)? Seems odd THE PROCESS (According to tech bulletin below) The process to prepare metal for painting normally...
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    Marine Tex on Alodine?

    Anyone have experience putting epoxy (Marine Tek or JB wield) over primer at all or .. only on bare metal?
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    Marine Tex on Alodine?

    Repairing corrosion on stern drive. I have to build it up around trim motor with as little sanding as I can. Question: Does anyone have experience putting Marine Tex on top of Alodine? Customer service said "you have to try it". Has anyone tried it? I would like to follow what seems...
  20. boatdude100

    Corrosion paint SX-A outdrive

    Update on what I intend to do.. after several days of research.. using products available in Canada 2024 (that excludes Alumiprep and Zinc Chromate Primer) 1) Sand, scrape and brush to good bare metal (thanks Scott) 2) "Metal prep Por 15" - 2 coats - don't wash off. Contains phosphoric acid...
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