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  1. Don S

    ? for DON

    Just replace the bolt and all. There is a rubber washer between the bolt and transom shield. The anode needs good contact to work properly, and only 1 thread won't be enough.<br /><br />
  2. Don S

    Neutral Safety Switch problems

    This is going to be a rough one unless we know what kind of controller and the model number that you have.<br />Many of the boat manufacturers don't use the Mercruiser unit, but something else.<br />If you don't have any information on it, can you post a picture of it?<br />There is really no...
  3. Don S

    Boat hasn't been winterized, what do I do? (Help)

    Yes, 17° will break things. All you need to do is drain all the manifolds, block (if raw water cooled) pumps etc. Anything with plane water in it so it can't freeze. Then, when you get a chance, get it in and winterized properly.<br />No need to start adding antifreeze to the systems since you...
  4. Don S

    Mercuiser bellows question

    The Alpha 1 Gen II drives are not as easy as the Volvo drive that you asked Chris about. The first thing you need to do is get a service manual and see what all is involved. For one thing, you will have to deal with the trim sender, and limit switches. Plus the bellows is real tight between the...
  5. Don S

    Mcm & mie

    2008 Service Manual Index includes SN ranges on newer manuals. #1 ---- Engines & Drives All 1963–1973 #2---- Engines & Drives All 1974–1977 #3---- Engines: 4‑Cylinder, L6 & V8 All 1978–1984 #4---- Sterndrives: MC 120 to 260 All 1978–1982 #5---- Sterndrives: TR and TRS All 1978–1993 #6----...
  6. Don S

    volvo aq 170 overheating

    Did you check to see if water was coming out of the exhaust while it was running? If not, the first place to check would be the impeller. Pull it out and see if the vanes straighten out in about 15 minudtes or less, if not, but a new one in with some dishwashing liquid on it and try again.<br...
  7. Don S

    omc 3.0 won't start.. any ideas?

    Well Jim, the first thing you will need to do is get a service manual (click here for one option.<br />You may have ring problems, but to find out you will need to do at least a Compression Test to determine if you have compression enough to even start the engine.<br />You also need to see if...
  8. Don S

    Volvo Penta lubes

    For anyone with a Volvo Penta engine and drive, here is a link to their oils and recommendatios.<br /><br /> Volvo Penta Oils, Lubricants and Coolants <br /><br /> Volvo Penta Oil Recommendations <br /><br />and don't forget to read the notes at the bottom of the recommendation chart.
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