Forum: Engines & props
10 October 2005, 16:58
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Alan, I wish you were in Tunisia to give me a...
Alan, I wish you were in Tunisia to give me a hand! Frequent failures I experienced with my hydradrives are most likely due to bearing failure. Pinion show some wear most likely a consequence of...
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Forum: Engines & props
10 October 2005, 10:02
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Engines & props
10 October 2005, 09:57
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,520
Another hydradrive bearing failure. The drive...
Another hydradrive bearing failure. The drive should be dismantled and all parts checked, most likely bearings to be changed and shimming checked. Several comments are posted on this site.
what kind...
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Forum: Engines & props
03 October 2005, 13:46
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,805
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Forum: Engines & props
28 September 2005, 16:45
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,805
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Forum: Engines & props
28 September 2005, 15:56
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,805
You are absolutely right and the warranty...
You are absolutely right and the warranty conditions should be clearly specified. "general rules" are used by experts investigating abnormal engine failure.
I didn't mean to be alarming. Engines on...
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Forum: Engines & props
28 September 2005, 14:42
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,805
I had the information when opting for yamaha...
I had the information when opting for yamaha sterndrives. 240hp for 500hrs / year and 270hp for 200hrs/year.
similar 4.2 l engine is on cummins/mercruiser packages. The restriction is clearly stated...
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Forum: Engines & props
28 September 2005, 13:52
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,805
Problem 1: high power / l should be avoided ...
Problem 1: high power / l should be avoided
Problem 2: better go for shaft when have 300hp or more
I was referring to the load on transmission and not to the correlation between type of propulsion...
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Forum: Engines & props
28 September 2005, 13:07
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,805
Craig,
you're right, you'll have no problems...
Craig,
you're right, you'll have no problems with your 3.7 l engine in particular if it's not on a heavy boat. figures are 3.7 liter for 165hp give a ratio of 44-45 hp per litre and 300hp with a 4.2...
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Forum: Engines & props
27 September 2005, 16:14
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,805
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Forum: Engines & props
27 September 2005, 12:18
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,805
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Forum: Engines & props
12 September 2005, 10:06
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,469
for information
my 421 stip run at 80-90 degrees celcius even with 30 degrees seawater.
Seawater impeller should be inspected before boating season and changed every 2-4 years. Engine temperature rising abnormally...
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Forum: Engines & props
12 September 2005, 09:59
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,981
engine/shaft alignement can be checked with a...
engine/shaft alignement can be checked with a special tool. The rule is that alignment is correct when the drive shaft can be positionned and /or easily removed without force. Each time an alignment...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 September 2005, 11:29
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,657
Prices are high because anodes come with the...
Prices are high because anodes come with the carrier (brass?). Cost are similar for yamaha and mercruiser anodes.
When genuine yamaha anodes are not available, I use pencil anodes sold by USHIP...
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Forum: Engines & props
28 March 2005, 15:07
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,364
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