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  1. harringtondav

    Steering tight/hard to turn when i turn right

    Stating the obvious here, but you have a leak in the power assist somewhere. .....something else for you to check periodically.
  2. harringtondav

    VP SX Cone Clutch Question

    I recently changed my prop. New prop was a Solas RubX hub. I was unable to get the std cotter pin through, and I was trying to over torque the nut hoping to squeeze the hub as rearward as possible after I drove the hub in with wood blocks and a 3# machinist's hammer. Too lazy to find a block for...
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    BRP Horizontal Engine?

    Previous post on this topic is closed, so here is an update on BRP's SeaDoo Pontoon. I've seen this in our pool a few times. I suspected it was equipped with the new BRP submersible motor, but their page seems to show a traditional Rotax inboard. Not a bad price for a 16', 130 hp pontoon @<$25K...
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    Oil pan drain hose

    My pal has one of these and has let me borrow it. It's a bit pricey, but works great. I'm prepping to buy my own. https://www.pentair.com/en-us/products/residential/water-supply-disposal/recreational-vehicle/shurflo-oil-change-winterizing-system.html
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    trailer makes banging noise when stop & starting

    I've had this over the years depending on the boat/trailer and tow vehicle. As near as I can tell it's has to do with coupler slack in the hitch ball. So make sure your tongue weight is adequate. Obviously make sure your hitch ball isn't too small for the tongue coupler. Make sure your tongue...
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    Should I replace my surge brakes with electric on my boat trailer?

    I guess that explains the rotted lines. I changed the same front caliper three times until I realized the flex hose feeding it had collapsed on the inside. Pressure would activate the caliper. The crud prevented it from releasing. Advance replaced the calipers on warranty. ....I bought the hose...
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    Should I replace my surge brakes with electric on my boat trailer?

    I installed electric drum brakes and controller on my previous boat/trailer. They worked well. I liked the adjustable gain and manual activation control. ...also no back up lock out or solenoid needed. I liked them enough that I wanted my new Shoreland'r trailer to have them. No go. Surge disc...
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    OK to Delay Recommissioning One Year?

    I was just a sprat at the time, but I knew a guy who had a 67 or 68 GTO. He could smoke the tires in each of the four gears, with front lifting a bit off the line.
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    OK to Delay Recommissioning One Year?

    I know. Time was short when I put it away so I fogged it with premix gas, drained it, ran antifreeze through the raw water side, dumped the antifreeze, and called it good. Was planning on getting a Shurflo or Jabsco oil extractor this spring to simplify the oil change. Depending on when the big...
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    OK to Delay Recommissioning One Year?

    Thanks. My plan was to have one surgery at the first of this year, recuperate four-five months, and resume normal boating life. I was naive. Referral to a surgeon Oct. 17 last year. First surgery six months later. Apparently Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic Spinal Surgeons are a bit more busy than a...
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    OK to Delay Recommissioning One Year?

    I put my boat away correctly winterized. I was planning to bring it up to temp, change O/D lube, engine oil and all filters soon. ...except I'm scheduled for cervical (neck) fusion surgery in one week. I could probably do the job 4-6 weeks later, but I doubt I'll get any real use out of the boat...
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    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Previous little plenty powered Larsen was WOT until it chine walked, which it did.
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    Lifespan of airhead tubes

    Ours is around seven yrs old. Until last fall I've kept it inflated and hanging outdoors....in Iowa winters. It's still in very good shape. Now that I've finished the basement with lots of storage, I stored it inside. ....rolled up. I've always avoided folding and creases.
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    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Yea, but that doesn't last long. ...hole shots take 3-4 seconds before I'm on top of the water.
  15. harringtondav

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Yes, almost too responsive. My 250 hp is pushing a 19'9" 2900# dry boat. The throttle is so responsive/touchy that I have to brace my hand against the gunnel to modulate it.
  16. harringtondav

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Makes sense. It takes a lot of power to generate 2000 psi. My Ranger's is in the same location, but under the valve cover. There have been some complaints about gasoline in the Ranger's oil due to pump leakage. Mine doesn't use or make oil, so look for other things to worry about. I looked up my...
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    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Yes. I love my DI engine. Instant start, hot or cold, even after winter layover. Even though the pump shown is listed for my engine, it doesn't look the same as mine. Last fall I removed the tank hose to run 2 stroke premix to winterize. The inlet is an npt barb elbow on top starboard above the...
  18. harringtondav

    Boat trailer brakes

    Doing an autopsy theory on your calamity. It sounds like a chain reaction failure. Wheel bearing failed causing the wheel to come off. The extra load in the second axle may have caused the leaf spring to fail. I'm SWAGING 6000# for the boat, gear and fuel, 1500# for the trailer. 7500# total. If...
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    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    It is. I looked it up. Appears to have both low pressure tank transfer and high pressure pumps in the assembly. It would be interesting to know if the second pump generates the 2000 psi for direct, in cylinder injection near TDC, just before spark. My direct injected ranger has a cam driven...
  20. harringtondav

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Thanks. I found the above at Napa (Wix 33247) and 7186 (Wix 57186) oil filter drop in cartridge. Per @dingbat above, I toe the line on OEM vs aftermarket on critical parts. But boat builders don't make their own bearings, filters etc. I used automotive spin on oil filters on my previous Merc 4.3...
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