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So I took out a newly purchased boat on Memorial Day for the first time... Its a 1990 Thundercraft, with a 5.0L Mercruiser and...
Here is what Happened:
I lost Power Steering after about 1 hour of boating, I quickly discovered that the LOW PRESSURE line had burst and all the fluid all leaked...
:mad:Need Advice:
Most of you have probably heard this story 100s of times? I found a boat last Fall that was a steal at $400? just needed a little work? floor had a few soft spots, and the engine just needed a tune up?
Reality ? okay, I am a boat newbie and perhaps my ?steal? wasn?t a steal...
I have rebuilt several automotive enigines but am new to the marine world.
My friend recently gave me his old boat for free (it has some major issues!)
The inboard motor is a 1989, 165 HP, 4 cylinder, 224 ci, 3.7L.
The Issue:
When I added cololent to the resevoir, it immediately drained into...
