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Does anyone know why a boat lift that has no leaks and normally stays up out of the water for weeks/ months at a time would sink as soon as cold weather comes in and ice covers the lake. This is a decently rated (6000lbs) blower powered lift w/ 3 galvanized steel tanks. We've looked for really...
Just wanted to give back a bit for all the help I've received from these forums. There's a big void to fill without Don S. Thanks again one last time Don-
1) Sierras Ujoints 18-2104 did not fit. Also all manufacturers cross listings to that number did not fit my 290DP.
The volvo part shown...
Re: AQ 271C w/ AQ 290DP Leaking water from flywheel cover
I don't know what a jackshaft model is.. this is what I've got
That's a negative on the antifreeze experiment. I tried everything more than once even removing the thermostat and dumping the circ pump hose to see if I could see the...
My boat is leaking water out the round hole at the bottom of the flywheel cover. First thought was a bad driveshaft bellows.... I can't inspect the bellows well while its in the water and since its a houseboat it's not a simple thing to take it out of the water. But I noticed that it varied from...
I have been seriously contemplating doing a complete repower (engine & outdrive) for a few years. My BIG hangup is the hole in the transom- I've seen a couple posts that say the Cobra and A2 cutouts are the same. But 2 local shops have said "Oh NO it's totally different- and you'll have putty...
Is there a trick to removing the trim hoses on the inside of the transom plate on an OMC Cobra? I thought I got away with an overheat- and I pretty much did, but it turns out it melted a pin hole through a trim line...
I've already removed a lot of stuff in the way- some of the interior so I...
