Thanks. Do you know which way that seal came when it was new? Also, does the grease pumped through the zerk fitting on the tiller arm help create a water tight seal or is that grease's only purpose is to lube the upper and lower bushings?
Thanks Scott for the quick reply! So pressure up on the yoke, hold up tight, clamp down on the tiller arm bolt. Got it. New bushings are going in.
So, I guess I had the orientation of the seal wrong, go figure. I searched for as many pics as I could before asking and they all show the thicker...
Hi All,
I'm re-installing the steering yoke on a 290DP and was hoping someone could lend some knowledge. Does the thin lip of the sealing ring (part # 839195) go on top or bottom? I believe top, but not 100% sure. How does this seal actually stop water from getting past it? All i can think of...
Hey all. I'm replacing the PDS bearings/snap rings and seals on a 290-DP. For some reason, the rear bearing failed within 3 years and i'm thinking the alignment may have been off. Timken bearings (purchased through iBoats) were used and the PDS was pumped with grease religiously.
1 - Can...
Hi all. Hope everyone is doing well.
I'm running a 1990 Mercruiser 5.7 & went to replace the upper rubber boot that connects the starboard side exhaust riser to the exhaust elbow and ran into a bit of a situation... as usual. lol.
I've replaced this riser and manifold about 2 years ago...
Hi all. I was wondering (hoping) if someone that has an account with BoatFax, BoatHistoryReport... ect, would be so kind to run a HIN on a boat I'm looking to purchase to find out some info on it? I work with the woman that knows basically nothing about the boat, cannot find the title...
Found it! Cut a piece of 1/2" plywood, about an 3/4" wide and a foot long, wedged it as far in as I could between the tank and underside of floor from engine compartment, twisted it to make some space and then was able to locate the sender with the bore scope camera. A little dremel work with a...
Hi all. Picked up this little bow rider about a month or so ago and all is great except... the fuel tank sending unit is shot. Pretty simple job to replace... IF I COULD FIND IT! ha.
One of the previous owners replaced the floor and didn't cut out any type of inspection hatch over the sender...
Hey all. We cant retrieve any #'s off the old set of props and looking to get some suggestions on correct prop size for our setup. Here's what we've got:
1985 25' Cat Limbo
Marine Power carbed Vortec 350, ~315hp, 4600-5000rpm WOT rating
Volvo Penta 290DP - I believe this is 1.95:1
I've been...
Hi all. Looking for some info/recommendations. Working on my Unc's boat with a AQ290-DP Volvo Penta outdrive mated to a Marine Power 5.7 GM. We're rebuilding the main shaft since the bearings are shot. The shaft is splined 26 on the input, 10 output and the flywheel cover is stamped 835978. This...
Hey all. First off, thanks for any help in advance. Great board. Been a member for about 11 years and have gained a lot of knowledge. Thanks.
I've been troubleshooting an issue on my uncles boat and cant seem to figure this issue out. It will not get past 32-3300rpm. I've worked on motors since...
Hey all. I wasn't sure which forum to stick this in so if this breaks any rules, sorry. I'll move/delete if necessary. I've got the Delco Voyager EST Distributer set up on my Holley carbed Ramjet 350 and i'm looking to check base/initial timing. As i understand it correctly, the 4 pin plug on...
Hey guys. I've done a bunch of searching/reading the archives on this. My problem is, had the Wellcraft 192 w/Mercruiser 170/470 out yesterday. Started up cold fine, fished for a while, ran around for a while, shut it down for about 5 minutes and she didn't want to crank over fast enough to...
Hey guys. I'm back after a long break. How's things? Still giving out your expertise for free or have you all figured a way to to somehow tranfer beers through the line? :) Check this out.... I haven't run my boat for over a month now ('86 Wellcraft, 170/470) so i got a minute to see if she'll...
