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  1. ESGWheel

    SAE j1171 trim motor. Pressurized air in reservoir. Leg falling slowly

    While I do not have the manual for this device, yes, that would be ok with a qualifier. The qualifier is IF there was lots of air in the lines, the ‘burping’ is needed as well as the need to fill it back up to the proper level during the cycling process > you do not want the level to drop below...
  2. ESGWheel

    Help id’ing part thats smoking. 1986 aq151a

    NorinRadd, So, I think this is now solved. But as a recommendation: take the device apart (apparently, it’s called a muffler) and thoroughly clean it. I assume there are some sort of metallic spark arrestors inside as well that can be removed. A bucket of warm soapy water (Simple Green works...
  3. ESGWheel

    Help id’ing part thats smoking. 1986 aq151a

    Here is a picture of what the spark arrestor looks like for my VP engine. Not sure of your configuration but this is the idea. Perhaps the hose bib has gone missing on your spark arrestor and thus why its pointed into the bilge?
  4. ESGWheel

    Help id’ing part thats smoking. 1986 aq151a

    Short answer, yes. Longer answer: is it too much? If a LOT it may be an issue. These engines, by their very design, have what are called ‘blow by gasses’. These are small amounts of combustion gases that makes it by the piston rings. If this is not vented off, pressure will build inside the...
  5. ESGWheel

    SAE j1171 trim motor. Pressurized air in reservoir. Leg falling slowly

    AD's point is that for the reservoir, accessed by the filler cap, its ok to have air. In fact, it needs it. Your lines should not have any air which is purged by the cycling you are doing. Think of it this way: when you check your brake fluid on your car the reservoir is not completely full. But...
  6. ESGWheel

    Fuel Tank Venting in Stingray I/O

    Frankly I have not studied it that closely before. When I was leaning over the side of the boat to take the pic it was not obvious as to path thru the cap to me either. I do carry at spare aboard and when I am back on my boat, I will pull it out and investigate and post. Regardless, it does...
  7. ESGWheel

    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    These are not the typical flare type of hyd fitting that we are all used to. They are an unusual design and it uses an O-Ring. Here is a picture of the hose end. The torque is very low as stated above which is out of the manual. I suspect a ¼ turn would over torque it. The threads as OP...
  8. ESGWheel

    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    84-108 in-lbs which is about 8 ft-lbs so it seats and then just a little bit more torque. No grunting.
  9. ESGWheel

    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    Ah, I thought you were talking about the black part where the crimp is. So, the ‘threaded’ fitting is leaking, got it. Try this: Prior to assembly ensure there is no debris whatsoever on the hose or inside the cylinder fitting. Check the ‘seat’ of the cylinder as well, should not be damaged...
  10. ESGWheel

    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    Chasing and not using a tap or trying to rethread is the way to go. If the hose fitting is leaking then the hose needs to be replaced. But is seems as if you are still not sure. One method to ensure its the 'hose to metal tube' crimp issue and not the ‘threads’ leaking and running down the...
  11. ESGWheel

    230A condenser failure

    It certainly can be. A condenser (really a capacitor) is essentially two plates (+/-) separated by an insulator. And the insulator is designed for only so much voltage. The higher the voltage the more ‘robust’ the insulator needs to be. Here is a couple of write ups talking about why a ballast...
  12. ESGWheel

    Gas leaking from tank inlet

    Since my tank is on the small side, I can easily go thru ½ in a day so I try to get a full tank. So, I installed a vent hose whistle. This device is spliced into your vent line where it starts to go vertical and whistles like heck when filling. When get a ‘gurgling whistle’, tank is full. When I...
  13. ESGWheel

    Valve Adjustments

    Keith, In general lifters come in two design types: solid and hydraulic. A solid lifter is just that and requires periodic adjustment called valve lash. It can be a roller type with a ‘wheel’ on the bottom that rides on the cam - or - a solid cylinder. Even when correctly adjusted you still...
  14. ESGWheel

    Fuel Tank Venting in Stingray I/O

    My Larson has an integrated system by Perko The venting is done thru the cap - it’s that smallish round device in the pic For the OP - suggest getting a replacement cap 👍
  15. ESGWheel

    Fuel Tank Venting in Stingray I/O

    If I may, something still does not seem right. I thought the suggestion to crack the cap was a troubleshooting measure > with the cap ‘cracked’ it if now runs ok there is an issue with the venting, probably in the cap. I did not take it to mean drive around the boat with the cap partially open...
  16. ESGWheel

    Thread size hydraulic hose VP SX drive

    As a follow up, if you are looking to clean up the threads in the aluminum cylinders or manifold block, suggest using a thread chaser vs. a bottom tap. A tap, unless started exactly following the existing threads will cut new threads and probably destroy the part. A chaser is as it sounds, will...
  17. ESGWheel

    Thread size hydraulic hose VP SX drive

    On my 2005 SX-M the thread is 7/16-20
  18. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta SX-M Gear Ratios?

    Scott, I think I misunderstood about the ratios. I was thinking that the numbers provided where the upper ratio (provided by gear teeth) and the other numbers were the available lower unit ratios, hence why I multiplied. I now think that the listed ratio numbers are the FINAL ratios available...
  19. ESGWheel

    Volvo penta 260A no spark on 1986 bayliner

    Can you provide a sense of your toolbox and abilities? For example, do you have a multimeter and/or dwell meter? Have you ever filed or changed points in a distributor? And how do you know you do not have spark? Based on the picture it appears that you took the coil wire off the cap and were...
  20. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta SX-M Gear Ratios?

    Following the ‘all at once suggestion’ if bought a complete used outdrive to rebuild that has an overall 1.60 does it matter if I get a: * 22/23 with a 1.65 (for total of 1.158 which I assume they round up to 1.60) Or * 21/26 with a 1.97 (for total of 1.159 which I assume they round up to...
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