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Forum: General Q & A
05-03-2026, 04:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

No sign of atf or water leakage on ps cooler atf...

No sign of atf or water leakage on ps cooler atf lines or water hoses.
Forum: General Q & A
05-03-2026, 03:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

PS Cooler dry ...

PS Cooler dry

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Forum: General Q & A
05-03-2026, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

Well, engine still overheating. Power steering...

Well, engine still overheating. Power steering system puking ATF. Also an inch of water in the boat. Not sure where it’s coming from. Power steering cooler doesn’t appear to be leaking ATF or...
Forum: General Q & A
04-28-2026, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

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Forum: General Q & A
04-27-2026, 06:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

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Forum: General Q & A
04-17-2026, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

Got one! ...

Got one!
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Forum: General Q & A
04-15-2026, 06:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

Turns out that Sierra doesn’t carry one, but...

Turns out that Sierra doesn’t carry one, but there are lots of options in the $200 range. Be here tomorrow.
Forum: General Q & A
04-14-2026, 08:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

How about inserting a Y inline between the...

How about inserting a Y inline between the transom pipe and power steering cooler (first thing the intake water cools) and adding the pickup line there? Would I still need a pressure relief line?
My...
Forum: General Q & A
04-14-2026, 08:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

I’ll have a look at Sierra pumps, thanks.

I’ll have a look at Sierra pumps, thanks.
Forum: General Q & A
04-13-2026, 07:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

I guess there’s a chance it’s slipping. I should...

I guess there’s a chance it’s slipping. I should have scribed a line on shaft and impeller as a reference. Sure don’t see any signs of slipping. What’s another couple hundred at this point. ...
Forum: General Q & A
04-12-2026, 02:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

No impeller in outdrive. There’s a 7 page...

No impeller in outdrive.

There’s a 7 page long thread on this particular engine with lots of photos and detail titled “(Another) 496 overheating issue”.

not sure how to add a link to another...
Forum: General Q & A
04-12-2026, 02:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

So all of this and I still have overheating!

So all of this and I still have overheating!
Forum: General Q & A
04-09-2026, 05:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By ChickenSteve

VP DP-SM Outdrive Cooling Question

I’m going to install a through-hull water pickup to attempt to solve an 8.1 cooling problem (really long story). My question is whether or not I can simply cap off the water intake pipe from the...
Forum: General Q & A
06-09-2025, 05:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

Ready to go back together

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Forum: General Q & A
05-23-2025, 05:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: General Q & A
05-22-2025, 08:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

Ran compression and leak down with engine warm....

Ran compression and leak down with engine warm. Not sure I would have landed on head gaskets without the bubble test....
Forum: General Q & A
05-22-2025, 07:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

Yeah I decided the same thing and ordered both...

Yeah I decided the same thing and ordered both sides. This engine was rebuilt less than 100 hours ago, but about 8 years. Guess I should get out more.
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2025, 09:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

PROBLEM DIAGNOSED!!! Head gasket leak. I was...

PROBLEM DIAGNOSED!!!
Head gasket leak. I was fooled by a cold engine compression and leak down tests that looked perfect. Clear vinyl hose test should have been my first test, but since leak down...
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2025, 06:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

Clear hoses in place for intake air leak and head...

Clear hoses in place for intake air leak and head gasket leak bubbles test....
Forum: General Q & A
05-20-2025, 06:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

All water intake hoses, gaskets and o-rings have...

All water intake hoses, gaskets and o-rings have been replaced.
Forum: General Q & A
05-19-2025, 10:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

Any thoughts on some kind of water scoop to...

Any thoughts on some kind of water scoop to install on outdrive to force water in? Shouldn’t be necessary, but I am leaning towards a flow issue also.
Forum: General Q & A
05-19-2025, 10:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

I’ve been trying to figure out how to make some...

I’ve been trying to figure out how to make some kind of adapter for a water pressure gauge to install inline immediately post raw pump but haven’t come up with anything.

The rust removal is just...
Forum: General Q & A
05-17-2025, 07:46 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

Went to the lake with no thermostat. Bought the...

Went to the lake with no thermostat. Bought the wrong size clear hose for head gasket test. Will get proper size and retest next week. Still overheated at WOT but took a little longer. Gonna...
Forum: General Q & A
05-16-2025, 06:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

I’m thinking there so little resistance to water...

I’m thinking there so little resistance to water flow that it doesn’t build pressure.
Forum: General Q & A
05-16-2025, 06:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,182
Posted By ChickenSteve

I’ll need a lower range pressure gauge, like 0-5...

I’ll need a lower range pressure gauge, like 0-5 psi. Couldn’t find one on the shelf anywhere. I don’t think the rubber hoses to pressure gauge are an issue in measuring because I use the same setup...
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