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Forum: Engines & props 29 September 2016, 14:00
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Posted By Nidza
Just to update that after 130 hours of boat...

Just to update that after 130 hours of boat operation this season, all is well and working properly, there are no leaks, nor water in oil. I would consider this fixing method confirmed if someone...
Forum: Engines & props 03 June 2016, 10:47
Replies: 13
Views: 3,316
Posted By Nidza
Jwalker, that is exactly what I meant (bubbles in...

Jwalker, that is exactly what I meant (bubbles in metal as it was poured) when I said bad casting during manufacturing process, just did not know to express myself better at that time.
And yes, I...
Forum: Engines & props 03 June 2016, 08:29
Replies: 13
Views: 3,316
Posted By Nidza
the rest of photos

the rest of photos
Forum: Engines & props 03 June 2016, 08:28
Replies: 13
Views: 3,316
Posted By Nidza
Here are the photos, as I have promised. The...

Here are the photos, as I have promised. The first one is showing the zone where the problem was. The others are a close-ups. The "small" black spots are the shown "porosity" due to bad casting and...
Forum: Engines & props 31 May 2016, 12:30
Replies: 13
Views: 3,316
Posted By Nidza
Everything finished as described. It seems that I...

Everything finished as described. It seems that I made it, no obvious leaks. It is under air pressure from this morning for some time and I will wait until tomorrow to see if there is still no leak...
Forum: Engines & props 26 May 2016, 07:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,316
Posted By Nidza
Here is the work progress until now....

Here is the work progress until now. Unfortunately, no photos yet. I have degreased it using degreasing chemicals, then torch and then the sanding process (not paper sanding, but "sand gun", but I do...
Forum: Engines & props 22 May 2016, 11:42
Replies: 13
Views: 3,316
Posted By Nidza
Believe it or not, it was bad casting during the...

Believe it or not, it was bad casting during the manufacture process on the inside part of surface, this could have been changed for free by the manufacturer and during the guarantee. Bad luck. But!,...
Forum: Engines & props 21 May 2016, 19:13
Replies: 13
Views: 3,316
Posted By Nidza
Just to update what has happened. Today, I have...

Just to update what has happened. Today, I have finally got the valve fitting and pressure tested the outdrive. It is the last thing of all things that I have expected and the worst :bang:. All seals...
Forum: Engines & props 21 May 2016, 08:09
Replies: 13
Views: 3,316
Posted By Nidza
I would not rush to that conclusion easy and...

I would not rush to that conclusion easy and would wait for pressure test first. You are right about "rubber" seals, but those are bought new according to samples from the box. Metal parts should be...
Forum: Engines & props 20 May 2016, 14:50
Replies: 13
Views: 3,316
Posted By Nidza
I have forgotten to say, it is SternPowr model...

I have forgotten to say, it is SternPowr model 103, with reduction gear 1.6 swinging propeller 19(diameter)x17(pitch). It is attached to older type diesel Cummins V-504-M (which I have also rebuilt...
Forum: Engines & props 20 May 2016, 14:19
Replies: 13
Views: 3,316
Posted By Nidza
SternPowr outdrive strange leak

Hi guys,

Maybe you can help me identify the source of leak on my outdrive.

My outdrive has actually zero working hours, although it is bought as new in 1984. Life circumstances has...
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