Boat is back from mechanic...please read

[chris in va]

Motor hydrolocked on July 4th. I suspected the flywheel had some missing teeth, and sure enough that's what happened. I already knew the flapper valves were disintegrated, which was most of the reason why water got sucked into the exhaust.<br /><br />I implore all you guys to check the condition of the valves. It's such an easy thing to do and may save you the headache I just went through, not to mention the expense.

 

[akriverrat]

Re: Boat is back from mechanic...please read

thanks

 

[flashback]

Re: Boat is back from mechanic...please read

thanks

 

[jlcjtc]

Re: Boat is back from mechanic...please read

How do you check them?

 

[magster65]

Re: Boat is back from mechanic...please read

Good advice

 

[chris in va]

Re: Boat is back from mechanic...please read

On my Volvo 5.0 you check the flappers simply by pulling out the metal downpipe off the riser, after loosening the hose clamps. They're right below the elbow.