Newbie with some questions about my 353
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Newbie with some questions about my 353
Just bought a very clean 1998 353 up in Wisconsin, it was advertised in the classifieds here on OSO. Two owners, low hours, 525SCs.
- Do those of you who own these engines post here or in a different forum? I have several questions.
- I want to upgrade to Livorsi gauges ASAP. Any advice on where to buy them?
- The boat has noisy bolster actuators. I've done some searching here but have not found anything conclusive about whether this is a matter of lubricating or replacing the actuators. Sources for parts?
- Has anyone found an economical replacement for the hatch actuator?
Thanks.
- Do those of you who own these engines post here or in a different forum? I have several questions.
- I want to upgrade to Livorsi gauges ASAP. Any advice on where to buy them?
- The boat has noisy bolster actuators. I've done some searching here but have not found anything conclusive about whether this is a matter of lubricating or replacing the actuators. Sources for parts?
- Has anyone found an economical replacement for the hatch actuator?
Thanks.
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Hatch actuator, I threw that like outdated pile in the parts in the scrap bucket. Not familiar with your bolster actuators but I would suggest getting under it and seeing what is moving, never hurts to give it a few shots of a good lubricant. I use hilco lube on all of my stuff. You will get good support on this forum, I know I have at least. There are some very knowledgeable minds here.
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I would recommend using the search function for 525SC info. There have been a lot of threads that myself and others have posted good info about them.
Post specific questions in the General Q & A for the best results if don't find your answers with a search.
Hatch actuator will run about $350 from CPPerformance. When I got my last one, I searched and they were about the lowest price I could find.
You most likely have McLeod power bolster seats. If the actuator is making noise, it may have a grease zirk, but most likely you will need a new one. Look for a part number on it google it.
Swapping gauges will be more work than you think. Your gauges are probably Gaffrig Performance which are actually Livorsi. The new Livorsi have a Deutsch plug in though and you will need to convert your current wiring to the plug ins.
Post specific questions in the General Q & A for the best results if don't find your answers with a search.
Hatch actuator will run about $350 from CPPerformance. When I got my last one, I searched and they were about the lowest price I could find.
You most likely have McLeod power bolster seats. If the actuator is making noise, it may have a grease zirk, but most likely you will need a new one. Look for a part number on it google it.
Swapping gauges will be more work than you think. Your gauges are probably Gaffrig Performance which are actually Livorsi. The new Livorsi have a Deutsch plug in though and you will need to convert your current wiring to the plug ins.
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Thanks for the feedback. Bolsters likely need to come apart to find part #s and fully diagnose. Gauges are ordered, still trying to get in touch with Innotech. I'll post the 525 questions in the General Forum.
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Bolsters are electric, they are noisy since I believe they turn a ball screw. They should sound a bit like the actuator for the hatch, but work more reliably.
Can get the hatch actuator converted to hydraulic, like the cigs - very quiet and reliable.
How many hours on the 525's?
Can get the hatch actuator converted to hydraulic, like the cigs - very quiet and reliable.
How many hours on the 525's?