Getting closer, but still have 2 questions

[gentner8]

Thanks for all the help in the stuck motor thread. The engine is running smooth and quiet.

My first question is in refernece to the trim pump. Keeping in mind the boat sat for almost 4 years. The pump will allow the drive to go down and then fights in increments to get it about 1/4 the way back up then quits. I opened the line to find the fluid coming out very slowly when running the trim switch up, then eventually stopped flowing. I pulled the pump out to look it over, and am thinking its got a stuck check valve inside. The oil was slightly milky indicating some moisture. Before I tear it all apart, has anybody come across this situation and found an easy fix? The cylinders seem to be moving smoothly.

My second question is about the bellows. Are they the small and large rubber boots inside the drive? Is a visual inspection from the outside enough to determine their condition?

I am already to test the boat in the water pending getting the trim pump to function correctly. My kids are dying to go out on it and are driving me nuts! Gotta love em though!

Thanks all!

 

[Don S]

Re: Getting closer, but still have 2 questions

What are you working on????

 

[gentner8]

Re: Getting closer, but still have 2 questions

LOL, what a noob.....I have a bayliner with a 3.0LX I/O Alpha One outdrive. I was able to get the trim pump going. I emptied out the reservoir and the crap that came out was way worse than I originally thought. My buddy knows a lot about hydraulics flushed it out with some cleaner. Then we flushed it another 4 times with the proper oil and its working like a charm now. Smoooooth and fast! I was scared I was going to be buying a pump.

 

[gentner8]

Re: Getting closer, but still have 2 questions

How can I tell what carb is on this 3.0LX mercuiser? The motor wants to if the throttle is punched hard. I can see any signs of a shot of gas from an accelerator pump, so I think it may need a rebuild? I just need to find what model carb it is, then where to buy the kit from. Suggestions?

 

[Don S]

Re: Getting closer, but still have 2 questions

What is the serial number of your engine? Sure is hard to get any info from you, like year? They aren't all the same ya know. But still the SN is the ONLY way to find the proper parts for a Merc engine of any kind.

 

[gentner8]

Re: Getting closer, but still have 2 questions

Sorry Don. Its been a long weekend of turning wrenches and trouble shooting this boat.

1994 Bayliner 1950
Engine serial number is 0F274354
Outdrive is 0F327033

The above post should read wants to stall if punched hard, and I cant see any signs of a shot of gas from the accelerator pump

I also need a prop now too
Just as I cleaned everything up, the wife and I pushed the boat back into its place and bumped the prop into the fence. I didnt think it was that hard, but broke a chunk off one of the blades. Whats the proper size and pitch for this model, and how cheap can I get one. Im going broke and I haven't even filled it with gas yet......ugh.

Carb rebuild, new prop and a blower motor and I am hopefully finished.
Thanks for the help and sorry for my ignorance.

 

[gentner8]

Re: Getting closer, but still have 2 questions

All issues except the accelerator pump have been solved with the exception of an actual water test. I hope to test it out in the water tomorrow.

As far as the carb issue, the boat runs well when running with smooth speed changes. Punch it and is will stall. Its also hard to start. I am trying to get away with just replacing the accelerator plunger, but dont know if that will solve everything.

Do the turn key start carbs work a lot better than the plain vanilla one that i have now?