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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

06-10-2023, 02:38 PM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

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Posted By rokj

Yeah I'm hoping it'll be an outdrive issue. Yes,...

Yeah I'm hoping it'll be an outdrive issue. Yes, I've done everything by the merc instruction with torque-procedures, paying extra attention to the old vs new washer-situation so those are correct....

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

06-10-2023, 02:33 PM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

Views: 6,170

Posted By rokj

Thanks, I've read that a soft transom might cause...

Thanks, I've read that a soft transom might cause this type of behavior, but I I'd like to rule exactly every other thing out before having to face that fact.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

06-10-2023, 11:26 AM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

Views: 6,170

Posted By rokj

An update, it still vibrates on sea trial....

An update, it still vibrates on sea trial. Lighter but faster vibrations going forward, slower and more prominent going backwards and turning. The harder the turn going backwards, the more prominent...

Forum: General Q & A

05-07-2023, 02:17 PM

Replies: 4

496 HO injector flow rates, acceptable?

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Posted By rokj

It's really a question of what's the lowest limit...

It's really a question of what's the lowest limit of flow rate can be before there's a reason for concern.

Forum: General Q & A

05-07-2023, 06:45 AM

Replies: 4

496 HO injector flow rates, acceptable?

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Posted By rokj

496 HO injector flow rates, acceptable?

Just got my injectors back from service and they have the following numbers (cc):

Static
1: 390
2: 389
3: 393
4: 394
5: 391
6: 375
7: 389

Forum: Electronics

09-23-2022, 02:14 AM

Replies: 9

496 Fuel Pressure monitor via nmea2000?

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Posted By rokj

Interesting, do you know the brand/model of the...

Interesting, do you know the brand/model of the fuel pressure sender?

Forum: Electronics

08-16-2022, 11:05 AM

Replies: 9

496 Fuel Pressure monitor via nmea2000?

Views: 1,092

Posted By rokj

That's what I was thinking but haven't found a...

That's what I was thinking but haven't found a nmea2000 compatible sender..

Forum: Electronics

08-16-2022, 11:03 AM

Replies: 9

496 Fuel Pressure monitor via nmea2000?

Views: 1,092

Posted By rokj

I didn't think of that, good idea. Might want to...

I didn't think of that, good idea. Might want to make a T-connection there to be able to bleed the system if necessary (had to do just that after installing the engine)

Forum: Electronics

08-16-2022, 10:08 AM

Replies: 9

496 Fuel Pressure monitor via nmea2000?

Views: 1,092

Posted By rokj

496 Fuel Pressure monitor via nmea2000?

Been googling but haven't found any simple solutions. Does anyone have any experience how to monitor fuel pressure from the cockpit without using a mechanical gauge? I would really like to have this...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-08-2022, 02:05 AM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

Views: 6,170

Posted By rokj

Yes it's torqued to spec. From what I could see...

Yes it's torqued to spec. From what I could see by just measuring to two top bolts, the port side protruded 1 mm shorter from the nut. That adds up to the misalignment. Also turned the engine as far...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-06-2022, 03:30 PM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

Views: 6,170

Posted By rokj

No worries, I have the tool. This pipe was just...

No worries, I have the tool. This pipe was just to give it a rough alignment when its way off. The tool goes in and out now after some adjustment, but its still off to port side and that's not good....

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-06-2022, 12:45 PM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

Views: 6,170

Posted By rokj

I didn't unfortunately, but good to have ruled it...

I didn't unfortunately, but good to have ruled it out.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-06-2022, 10:13 AM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

Views: 6,170

Posted By rokj

I strongly believe this has been the case....

I strongly believe this has been the case. Previous owner replaced the coupler two times, and the orifice on the old transom assembly, where the gimbal bearing sits, had been worn out to the point...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-06-2022, 10:10 AM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

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Posted By rokj

Managed to move the engine quite a bit to the...

Managed to move the engine quite a bit to the side on the front mounts and the side alignment got a bit better. But its still off center. Going to try to remove the rear mount bolts entirely just to...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-06-2022, 01:50 AM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

Views: 6,170

Posted By rokj

I'll go and try right now, thanks for the tip....

I'll go and try right now, thanks for the tip. I'll report back in a couple of hours.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-06-2022, 01:18 AM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

Views: 6,170

Posted By rokj

I have front motor mounts, had nothing to do with...

I have front motor mounts, had nothing to do with this really (edited the post). Well you have a point, I might have jumped the gun before ruling everything out, just that the old setup had the same...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-05-2022, 09:40 AM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

Views: 6,170

Posted By rokj

Actually haven't yet, I'll do that thanks. The...

Actually haven't yet, I'll do that thanks. The old engine and transom had similar misalignment but ripped those out before trying to fix it. Was surprised to see the same issue with new engine and...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-05-2022, 09:11 AM

Replies: 24

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

Views: 6,170

Posted By rokj

Engine alignment off sideways, what's causing this?

All theories are welcome, high and low! 🙂

Put a 1" (25mm) tube into the coupler after engine and transom assembly switch to make a rough alignment before doing the final one with correct alignment...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-13-2022, 10:40 AM

Replies: 4

Lock nut part # 11-862903 vs 11-859116

Views: 622

Posted By rokj

That was a typo, corrected it. Going to check my...

That was a typo, corrected it. Going to check my new U-bolt, might be that the changed the threads. Still, do you think there could be a difference in seize power of the two different nylocs?

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-13-2022, 10:16 AM

Replies: 4

Lock nut part # 11-862903 vs 11-859116

Views: 622

Posted By rokj

Lock nut part # 11-862903 vs 11-859116

I ordered 11-862903 lock nut for swivel shaft u-bolt on a bravo transom. I got 11-859116 instead (same as for the 6 bolts holding the outdrive to the bell housing) and none of the retailers I'm...

Forum: Fiberglass and Paint

07-11-2022, 06:04 AM

Replies: 5

Sealing the unprotected wood in transom hole

Views: 1,707

Posted By rokj

Decided to go with West System 101 mini pack....

Decided to go with West System 101 mini pack. That's 105 epoxy resin and 205 hardener. Put two coats on, should seal it up nicely. Since it's a space where the sun don't shines, I won't paint it. It...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-11-2022, 04:17 AM

Replies: 1

Small marks on transom for gimbal bearing

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Posted By rokj

Small marks on transom for gimbal bearing

Have anyone else seen these kind of marks by the gimbal bearing? The thing is also that i can pull my new bearing in and out by hand... going to try an OEM bearing today to see if it sits better. But...

Forum: Fiberglass and Paint

07-08-2022, 10:16 AM

Replies: 5

Sealing the unprotected wood in transom hole

Views: 1,707

Posted By rokj

Sealing the unprotected wood in transom hole

Replacing my swivel shaft from the inside, and to get proper access I've cut away excessive wood in the transom hole from the inside blocking the way to get to the top nut. That's bare plywood now,...

Forum: General Q & A

07-08-2022, 10:07 AM

Replies: 4

Stock 8.1 496 rebuild, balance rotating assembly?

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Posted By rokj

Thanks for the answers, I skipped it and found a...

Thanks for the answers, I skipped it and found a complete, running 170 hour 496 HO 2004 for the same price. Just have to be patient :)

Forum: General Q & A

04-26-2022, 02:04 PM

Replies: 4

Stock 8.1 496 rebuild, balance rotating assembly?

Views: 824

Posted By rokj

Stock 8.1 496 rebuild, balance rotating assembly?

From what I can see, this topic has been discussed as long as there has been engines, but why not ask again! To my defence, this engine is not built to upgrade HP, just stock, and most disussions...

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