Put fresh oil in the leg and took the boat for a run out the lake.
It runs fine now.
Conclusion: It had the wrong grade oil in it.
Milk grade doesn't work very well.
Have to change the oil a bit more regularly. I've become a bit slack with servicing as the years have gone by.
Finally got onto draining the oil
There was a little water that came out first.
Then a little milky
Followed by what appeared good oil.
No sign of any debris.
Not sure next move but was thinking fill with new oil and test run.
I guess the only 2 things it could be is cone clutch or drive damper...
I have a volvo penta DPA powered by a 431a engine. Went to get up on the plane and all seems fine untill I hit 3000 rpm and its like its a spun prop and lets go. The engine revs out and the boat goes nowhere. It goes into gear fine and runs along fine under 3000rpm. As soon as I hit 3000 it just...
My stern-leg and transom shield have been painted with multiple coats of anti foul. The boat is now a trailer boat and I am in the process of re-painting the whole boat. I currently have the stern leg and shield off the boat completely apart. What is the best way to clean the whole lot back to...
My stern-leg and transom shield have been painted with multiple coats of anti foul. The boat is now a trailer boat and I am in the process of re-painting the whole boat. I currently have the stern leg and shield off the boat completely apart. What is the best way to clean the whole lot back to...
My stern-leg and transom shield have been painted with multiple coats of anti foul. The boat is now a trailer boat and I am in the process of re-painting the whole boat. I currently have the stern leg and shield off the boat completely apart. What is the best way to clean the whole lot back to...
I snapped the bracket on my aux outboard when it hit the sand while launching. I need both halves of the swivel bracket. I am having trouble matching up the numbers on the ID plate to correspond with any drawings on web sites. Can anyone help me with part numbers and the best place to get them...
I snapped the aux motor off its bracket when it hit the sand while launching. I need both halves of the main shaft housing. I am having trouble matching the numbers on the plate with any website so I can order the correct parts. The plate is as follows.
F6CMH
6BX S 1015619
C
Can anyone help me...
My aux motor snapped off its bracket when launching (hit the sand) I need both halves of the main shaft housing. I am having trouble matching up the numbers so I can order the correct parts. The numbers on the plate are as follows. F6CMH...
I currently have a 431A volve penta V6 driving a DPA1 stern drive. The motor is stuffed and needs to be replaced. I have been recommended to get a remanufactured engine but upgrade to the newer vortec engine. I have been lead to believe it will bolt straight up to what I have. Firstly is this...
Can anyone point me in the best direction to get an overhaul kit for my carby. Its on a volvopenta V6 431A. The carby is a Rochester quadrajet with the number 17088142
I'm looking at replacing my deep cycle batteries that I use as house batteries in my boat. I also want to be able to use them for camping to run a small fridge and freezer. I currently have 2 x R155 Hella Endurant lead acid deep cycle batteries. I'm looking at replacing them with AGM batteries...
