280s Trim pump leaking
 

My port 280s K-plane trim pump is leaking. It takes in water into the tank, thru the K-plane somewhere, BUT none of the lines are leaking at the ram, from what I can see. Guys, help me troubleshoot this. How can I tell if it's a line, a fitting, or the ram itself. I checked the fittings/lines/ram for any sign of leakage, but found nothing.
MD

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Friend just went thru same scenario--it turned out to be condesation that had accumulated in the resevior due to low oil level.

We purged pump and lines, used a turkey baster to suck out anything remaing and then flushed the system several times--Problem solved.

Poorsche

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P,
Have sucked all the oil out of that tank 2 x's and it comes right back when I stick her in the water and trim the tab. :mad:
Do you live in Melbourne? What 's your Formula look like? We boated both days last weekend, mainly, in the Banana River + it was incredible! .
MD

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I had the boat in the water at Intracoastal Marina across from Jim Rathman Chev just for some theraputic cleaning. Weather was great and river was so tempting. I tore a ligament in my knee and can barely hobble so I decided to just putz around.

Weather is gonna go down a little to mid 60's next weekend so I guess will have to just deal with the cold and get over it.

Right a couple of us are talking about wandering down to Hiram's if weather is at all good.

Picture of boat attached--usd to be at Telemar,

Poorsche

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Poorshe,
I think I've seen your boat out on the river. We'll try to hook up this year to do some boating. Where do you normally keep your boat?

Guys anymore suggestions on the leak?
Thx,
MD

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ttt

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Hey Dean,

I am having the same problem. I've completely flushed everything only to have it happen again. Hopefully someone will have a good idea.

Dave M.

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My uncle has the same problem now for 3 years, one of the 4 keeps getting water in it.

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Mr. V,
In talking to John Cosker @ Callan Marine, he thinks it might be the "Water Wiper seal" in the RAM. I'm going to look into ASAP. I'll let you know what I find out.
MD

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ttt

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You are taking on water around the ram seal. Everytime you raise or lower you tab it will take on water. Replace the seal and you should be fine. That what happened to mine.

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Chevy,
Thanks, I went to the BAM MArine website and they have a IPB and ram rebuild kit for ~$42.00.
Thx,
Dean

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Dean, get that boat straightened out , we have some boating to do in a couple of weeks. I think I'm leaving to drive down on the 10th. I will probably down for two weeks. Tom

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Tom,
I'm trying to work on it! :drink: It just tough, I'm out of town on business during the week, and I have been modifying my lift these last couple of weekends. But, hopefully this weekend I can work on the Nordic. Plus the weather is kinda cold down here, down to the low 40's @ night, ONLY in the mid 50's during the day!
Are you going to the 500?
Dean

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Dean, yes I'm going to the 500, I also have one ticket (maybe 2 )forsale if your interested. Tom

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Tom,
I've got 2 tickets myself that I might have to get rid of. I don't think we can go this year, with all the travel I'm having to do.
Let me know when you get to town.
Dean

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ttt

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Tried to remove the trim tab ram this weekend, and the upper and lower ram stainless mounting bolts are corroded TIGHT in the tab mount and tab "plate"!. Tried WD-40 and a rubber hammer, BUT still won't move!!!! :mad: ??
Ideas guys on how to get this out?
MD

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ttt

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Dean your going to have to heat it , just be careful not to torch anything.


I'm leaving on the 10th to drive down, I will be towing down a customers 25 Formula. I will be down for about two weeks. GET THAT TRIM TAB FIXED . Tom

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Tom,
I'll try the heat deal this weekend. Hopefully I'll be ready by the time you come down.
Dean

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Tom
Fix'd the ram this weekend and got the new boat lift cradle installed too. Going to fit check the nordic to the cadle, this comming weekend, if the weather holds! :drink:
If you get a chance, call me @ 407-247-3251 this week, and we'll work on some boating plans for around the 500. :D We are not going to the 500 this year, I gave my tickets to one of my partners, and he and his father-n-law are going.
Talk to you soon,
Dean

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Darn,
The RAM or hoses are still drawing in water SOME HOW SOME WAY!!!
Could it be the K-Plane mounting plate thru hull connections?
This is a tough one to fix.
Dean

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dean, I just read your post , I'll call you on Thursday when I'm on my way down.

you need to check all of your stainless braided hoses , as well as the connections .

Tom

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Tom,
I'm in Tampa on Business, Monday thru Thrusday, call me on my cell 407-247-3251.
Thanks,
Dean