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    changed the oil in outdrive now seems to be getting hot (can smell burning oil)

    Changed the oil in my SP-C drive today - manual said to use either "same as engine" or "API GL-5 75W-90W" and capacity is 2.6 litres. SO I used Penrite Semi synthetic API GL-5 75W-90W because it seemed to be a better choice than engine oil. I drained the old oil and it had a milky appearance so...
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    Power Assisted Steering Ram on drive need bleeding if pump sucks air?

    Hi guys I replaced my thru hull inlet ball valve and in the process had to remove the power steering oil cooler - a bit of fluid escaped and I ran the engine prior to topping up the reservoir (just slipped my mind!) I topped it up straight away but there is a squeal/growl that comes from the...
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    merc 260 raw water pump - does it matter which hose connects to which outlet?

    not a great weekend took the (new to me) boat out for its first run after replacing manifolds, and a few other things (including ball valve for through hull inlet). I also pulled the raw water pump to check it - the impellor was as new no cracks or wear and has grease around the wear plate...
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    Exhaust flapper valve (that attaches to the raw water exhaust above prop)

    Hi sorry if this is a stupid question but sterndrives are somewhat new to me! I have a SP-c drive that has holes at the end of the cavitation plate (top of raw water exhaust) on the leg - realised that they must be for an flapper valve My engine (5.7l) is mid mounted and drives through a jack...
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    outdrive oil question (I have a 290 or SP-?)

    Hi guys looking to change the oil on my outdrive, the drive has been antifouled and I cannot see any id on it - there is a riveted tag on the transom shield (inside hull) which has the number 868130 on it. I thought it was a 290 but am now thinking it is a SP possibly C (SP-C) It seems the...
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    260 (i think) manifold and riser replacement - can i replace steel with alloy?

    hi guys new to this forum but have been here a while looking!. I recently purchased a boat which has what I think is a 260 Merc in it. It is raw water cooled, carby model. The serial number does not come up in any of the search engines i have used as a merc block (serial = VH126268) Engine is...
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