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Forum: General Q & A
08-27-2023, 10:16 AM
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Posted By 35fountain

Update

After drilling out 4 holes on 1 side of drive this not going to go well. I connected my garden hose to my engine flushes and no water came out of the holes. Not one drop. I did notice that while...
Forum: General Q & A
08-24-2023, 12:55 PM
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Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

Half way there. I found a thick heavy duty rubber...

Half way there. I found a thick heavy duty rubber cap.it was 3/4" . I think after the test run if I apply some heat to the pipe and squeeze with a large plier it will flatten tight. Now I have to get...
Forum: General Q & A
08-24-2023, 07:05 AM
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Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

https://youtu.be/jxHe5tcbP2o?si=bOOYTczvl0S35bcr ...

https://youtu.be/jxHe5tcbP2o?si=bOOYTczvl0S35bcr

Bravo1 underwater at speed

Looks like the upper and lower are separating, maybe they forgot to tighten the bolts but there is no water or any...
Forum: General Q & A
08-23-2023, 11:33 AM
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Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

Some sanding can clean up my molested case. I...

Some sanding can clean up my molested case. I never heard that word used for an outdrive.
Talking to a friend at a drive shop, he said cap the pipe with a rubber cap and clamp. HE SAID THAT AREA...
Forum: General Q & A
08-23-2023, 07:45 AM
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Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

I can back flush both areas with my engine flush...

I can back flush both areas with my engine flush ports that are connected right to the 1 1/4 inlet water hose in front of the inlet of the sea water pump.
Forum: General Q & A
08-23-2023, 05:41 AM
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Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

I had a feeling this wasn't going to be easy.. ...

I had a feeling this wasn't going to be easy..
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Forum: General Q & A
08-23-2023, 05:24 AM
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Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

the easiest way out is to clean up the nose cone...

the easiest way out is to clean up the nose cone and put it back on for now. Before I do that maybe I should remove the brass plugs first. I unscrewed one plug and there was water in there.Then hook...
Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

Heres an idea. Lets put it back on. What do you...

Heres an idea. Lets put it back on. What do you recommend to use
metal to metal ?? Filler
or?
Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

How far in does the tube go before it opens up...

How far in does the tube go before it opens up into the water gallery? (The water passage inside the drive that feeds the impeller.)

Trying to plug the pipe after cuttting it flush at the taper,...
Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

Can you explain this? Trying to get enough...

Can you explain this? Trying to get enough material (epoxy style JB Weld) in behind the opening to resist the hydro forces may block the water inlet flow in the hollow passage.[/QUOTE]
I will not be...
Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2023, 05:54 PM
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Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

I believe it is aluminum. I will have to do crimp...

I believe it is aluminum. I will have to do crimp it cut it down and use marine tex. I will mold it contour with that part of the drive.I do not have anything to weld aluminum.
Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

Thanks My First Time LOL...As for the tube in the...

Thanks My First Time LOL...As for the tube in the front. cut it flush. then crimp it and seal it?
Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

I was told to cut the tube flush with the drive....

I was told to cut the tube flush with the drive. Plug it up with marine tex. Then remove all water inlet side plugs from drive sand paint and your good to go. A lot cheaper than new drive lowers. I...
Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

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Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2023, 01:01 PM
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Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

Got one cone off. Looks like it was never a lwp...

Got one cone off. Looks like it was never a lwp there. Looks like they created it. Now what?
the side water inlets has screw in brass plugs.but some are stripped....
Forum: General Q & A
08-20-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

Update

At 75mph marine tex started to come off. I think the water entering the inlet of the nose cone for cooling is somehow is getting between the inlet and the putty holding the nose cone on even though I...
Forum: General Q & A
08-14-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

Took the boat out this weekend. No issues with...

Took the boat out this weekend. No issues with nose cone. Marine Tex held it on.
Forum: General Q & A
08-12-2023, 05:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

The main reason why I wanted to re open the side...

The main reason why I wanted to re open the side water holes is when it's low tide having the only one water pickup in the nose of the drive can create overheating issues from debris and muddy...
Forum: General Q & A
08-11-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

For now I added some marine tex along the seam so...

For now I added some marine tex along the seam so I can finish the boating season. On the side water pickups , is it possible someone filled that whole complete section with putty.. seems a bit on...
Forum: General Q & A
08-04-2023, 04:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

That sounds like the way I will do it at the end...

That sounds like the way I will do it at the end of the boating season. I have a acetylene turbo torch I use at work for brazing refrigerant pipes, of course I will have to watch how much heat I...
Forum: General Q & A
08-03-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

After thinking about the prop ?? that would be an...

After thinking about the prop ?? that would be an expensive loss. I don't think it would actually fall off because the other side of the drive is solid nothing missing. Just say 50 mph pushing...
Forum: General Q & A
08-03-2023, 06:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

What if I just keep running it like photo shows,...

What if I just keep running it like photo shows, will it fall off lol.
Forum: General Q & A
07-31-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

Maybe I should wait until after the season. I'll...

Maybe I should wait until after the season. I'll just marine tex that area again and wait for now. If taking them off could damage the drives that would end the season early.
Forum: General Q & A
07-30-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

Thanks for the info but how do do I get them off?...

Thanks for the info but how do do I get them off?
hammer and punch?
Forum: General Q & A
07-30-2023, 05:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,548
Posted By 35fountain

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