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I have a dp-c1 outdrive on a Formula 233, while running on hose I notice water is coming out of the 2 "pipes" against the hull from the drive, is there any water that exits the cavitation plate on the rear of the drive where rubber flap is or just exhaust Thanx
I am winterizing my 302fl for the first time since owning it, it is raw water cooled. I read where you can use RV anti freeze??? I have always seen conventional anti freeze used, just want to make sure I am doing it properly, Thanx
Hi, I am looking for help, I have a formula 233 with a ford Volvo 302, the ratio is 195 to 1..I am about 3-400 rpm's short.. I am not sure what props are on it now as its in the water, how or who can give me info on this. I am well versed with single drive and inboard propping but in the dark on...
Hi, I repower this winter with another 302 ford motor which is in front of a duoprop drive, motor was from a reputable builder in ME...I started it today and there is spark at the cap and plugs on all cyl's. But removing wires from # 3,5,7 from cap has no effect on motor which is rough at...
hi, I have a 302 Volvo motor, appears to have weak spark and missing when running, I am thinking coil as every other thing checks out, there is a black rubber connector (looks like a inline fuse holder) with a single pin connector in it coming off coil, is this a resistor as not sure which coil...
Hi, I have a 97ish dpc1 in a formula 233 I am redoing. Finally got snow to melt enough to do a bit today. On the helmet between the mounting yoke (on top) is a round plastic gear that meshes with a flat mounted plastic gear. The round one is broke, I am thinking this is for a trim indicator? If...
Hi, I am changing the outdrive lube and wondering if I am correct, You drain the fluid with the drain plug under the prop shaft ( above the skeg) and fill with 75/90wt synthetic until it register's on dip stick? The seloc manual is very unclear about this. Thanx and a Happy Holiday season to all
Hi, I am repowering a Formula 233 and my question is, on the intermediate housing ( between the bell housing and the transom) there is a chrome slotted screw on top, what is this? Can find it in any manual. Thanx
Hi, I recently bought a 74 formula 233 with a soft spot on each corner of the floor near the transom. I cut the deck roughly 4 ft from the transom and straight across the beam of the boat. I was able to remove the non skid surface in one piece with the intent of putting it back down after the...
Hello, I am new to this site, Thanx for reading and please bear with me. I bought a 74 Formula as a project and it has been repowered in 97??? (the owner wasn't the one to repower it and not any help). It has a Volvo (Ford) fs 5.0 motor and a duoprop drive. My questions are 1- How to id the...
