trippledigitss
Seaman Apprentice
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- Aug 9, 2015
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Hey guys, so the lower port hose is leaking on the end at the cylinder. From the looks of it, it is leaking where the tubing enters the metal fitting/cap that attaches to the rubber hose. I bought a new hose to replace it and I would sure like to do it without removing the stern drive. I have had the boat for nearly 2 years and I have not done that yet - I know I need to eventually but right before the summer season is not the time I want to attempt it! I am just certain there will be more issues that arise besides the maintenance suggestions in the VP manual of replacing the bellows, water hose, and water sealing seal (and what the heck is that anyway?) - so I would just rather wait.
Anyway - the question I have is that it must be possible to do this job and install the new hose directly without removing the drive? I did see a video on YT where a fellow made a custom wrench and I did so as well (with a 7/16, not the correct 11mm flare wrench) But the fitting nut is so tight at the manifold I cant get it to move and I am worried about stripping the nut. I am thinking about making another wrench using the 11mm but that wrench head is thicker and the other issue is that the upper hose is so close there is no clearance to turn the wrench without head it hitting the upper nut.
I sprayed some penetrating oil on the fittings in hopes they will loosen and I will try again in the AM. I guess the best idea is to remove the upper hose too but I would like to minimize removing unnecessary things to avoid the chance of other issues arising...
I guess what I am looking for is any advice (or encouragement) that I can get this done without fully removing the stern drive. Has anyone else been able to do so? I was also hoping I could replace the trim sender at the same time and route the wires without removing the stern drive?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Anyway - the question I have is that it must be possible to do this job and install the new hose directly without removing the drive? I did see a video on YT where a fellow made a custom wrench and I did so as well (with a 7/16, not the correct 11mm flare wrench) But the fitting nut is so tight at the manifold I cant get it to move and I am worried about stripping the nut. I am thinking about making another wrench using the 11mm but that wrench head is thicker and the other issue is that the upper hose is so close there is no clearance to turn the wrench without head it hitting the upper nut.
I sprayed some penetrating oil on the fittings in hopes they will loosen and I will try again in the AM. I guess the best idea is to remove the upper hose too but I would like to minimize removing unnecessary things to avoid the chance of other issues arising...
I guess what I am looking for is any advice (or encouragement) that I can get this done without fully removing the stern drive. Has anyone else been able to do so? I was also hoping I could replace the trim sender at the same time and route the wires without removing the stern drive?
Thanks in advance for any help!