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Motor overheated and I assumed it was an impeller. As we pulled the hose off the water pump we dumped oil out into the bilge. My mechanic sensed an oil cooler problem. Could it be anything else??

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Oof - that's a bummer. Now that I have my little steering problem fixed, I seem to have developed a small case of "oil (of some type) in the bilge". Engine oil levels are fine, drive lube is fine, trim levels are fine....I don't know where it is coming from, but it's there. I'll investigate tomorrow!

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I am effin pissed. What a nice weekend and Im dying here. I sure hope its just an oil cooler problem.

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blew up a fuel pump... :mad:

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I know the feeling..

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Did you find out what is wrong with your motor?

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It seems like it must be the oil cooler. Every suggests its the only way for oil to get into the water pump hose. The motor was down on oil and there is no water in the motor (we think) My marina was pulling the boat down yesterday to get the serial # of the block. There is so many gen #'s that we are not sure which motor I have, although it looks like all of them use the same oil cooler.

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I hope everything works out ok for you.

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Good luck Active. My oil leak appears to be where the line to the remote oil filter connects to the Port motor. I've got my fingers crossed that the starboard motor doesn't have the same leak, because I'll be pulling off headers to get at it.

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They are working on it right now and Im crossing my fingers the new oil cooler solves the problem.

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I just spoke to the marina and the boat is fixed. That was the problem, the cooler was full of oil. Just in time for a **** weekend weather wise. I dont care if I need a snorkel, Id like to get out Sunday. Its going to rain tomorrow.

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Where do you keep the boat?

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Active - did you get the boat out yesterday?

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The boat is at Grovers and it ran great yesterday.
My newest concern is how the factory fresh water flush system works. There are no manual hand valves and no sea strainers. When you connect the water hose and turn it on, it seams like there is a water restriction. The water does not flow hard out the drives (as im accustomed to with past boats). When you start it up the water does exit the exhaust but Im not sure if its flowing as it should. Could this be due to their being thermostats?? Is there a check-valve in this set up that could be hanging up? Or is this normal. I've had to replace both water pump impellers and now wondering if the impellers were worn from being old, or they're getting burnt up while flushing the motor with fresh water?

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Is it white with some blue graphics on it?

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Yes, why do you ask?? What do you think about those check valves in the flush system??

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ActiveFun--glad to see your boat is up and running again. :drink:

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Thanks. Im glad it was minor and everything should be ready for the NYC Poker Run.
Hey Greg, ever run a 33 with a set of Hydromotives?? The previous owner has a set. He said the top end was a little better but harder to get on plane than with the lab Bravos that are on the boat now. Im wondering if it will give a faster cruise speed.

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My little oil problem is resolved as well. A loose fitting to the remote oil filter. You should talk to Ron (Full Throttle) about props. He's been doing all kinds of experimenting with his Pantera, and I think Hydromotive actually gave him props to test, and if he wasn't happy could return within 30 days for another?

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ActiveFun, I have both for my boat. Stick with the Bravos. They have a better cruise speed due too less slip at those speeds. The hydros slip is about the same at high speeds, and may be 1mph faster, but they don't handle quite as well at top speed. Your boat looks great! Good luck with it.