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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-27-2026, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 452
Posted By MyIsland3

If you are moving the steering in the video from...

If you are moving the steering in the video from the steering wheel and the outdrive is not moving, the tiller arm where it attaches to the upper swival shaft is the reason for the little bit of...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-27-2026, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 452
Posted By MyIsland3

Not sure what my issue was….. but I got the video...

Not sure what my issue was….. but I got the video to work.

if the drive is not moving when you make that movement….. your tiller arm is an issue. If this has been going on for a while, the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-26-2026, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 452
Posted By MyIsland3

Hi, your video link does not work… at least it...

Hi, your video link does not work… at least it did not for me. So I’m an unsure where you are seeing the play or slop in the drive.

Question, when you replaced transom assembly from SEI, it...
Forum: Formula
04-25-2026, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 288
Posted By MyIsland3

No problem and good luck. Post some photos of...

No problem and good luck. Post some photos of the process.

while you are sealing things….. you may want to think about pulling the rub rail. That’s a little more of a process.
Forum: Formula
04-22-2026, 06:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 288
Posted By MyIsland3

I only caulked the holes good,put a thin bead of...

I only caulked the holes good,put a thin bead of caulk on center line. After framing back on I put the caulk up against edge of frame and deck too, inside and out.
Forum: Formula
04-21-2026, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 288
Posted By MyIsland3

Hello. I have a 311 and pulled my windshield and...

Hello. I have a 311 and pulled my windshield and powder coated in black and sealed the holes.

So if you undo all screws in the base that attach to the deck, with the help from someone, you will...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
03-18-2026, 09:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,477
Posted By MyIsland3

Brad, just to throw this out there, I’d try...

Brad,

just to throw this out there, I’d try to give magic tilt trailer parts out of Florida a call. My trailer is over 10 years old. I put a third axle on. I measured existing axle width from...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
03-14-2026, 10:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,477
Posted By MyIsland3

Brad, When I put a 3rd axle on my trailer...

Brad,

When I put a 3rd axle on my trailer the manufacturer mentioned to me if the new axle tires did not line up with the existing tires, ie the older axle tires tip in at top (negative camber)...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
03-14-2026, 09:50 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,477
Posted By MyIsland3

Like Dan said…. Axles are bent. Too much...

Like Dan said…. Axles are bent. Too much negative camber. It happens to trailer axles with time, especially if the trailer is on the edge of the weight rating. I went through all this when I...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
03-13-2026, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 641
Posted By MyIsland3

that sludge is common. Sounds like you did the...

that sludge is common. Sounds like you did the drive lube change perfectly. Good way to clean and flush some oil through before filling with fresh.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
03-13-2026, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 641
Posted By MyIsland3

Hi Brad, That washer comes off. Sometimes...

Hi Brad,

That washer comes off. Sometimes they corrode or drive on, but I have either gotten them easily off just hitting/tapping edge with hammer to jar it loose or a flat head screw driver...
Forum: Formula
03-08-2026, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 646
Posted By MyIsland3

To check the Hilton deck for leaks…. I would have...

To check the Hilton deck for leaks…. I would have someone inside the boat and look at location deck bolts to hull. Then I would have someone outside boat spray water at hull up toward the rub rail. ...
Forum: Formula
03-08-2026, 06:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 646
Posted By MyIsland3

Nice find. Someone modified the hatch, as that...

Nice find. Someone modified the hatch, as that looks like it’s hinged on the sides split into 2 vs the stern one large sun pad.

And someone replaced the rub rail. So I would assume someone...
Forum: Formula
03-02-2026, 04:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 292
Posted By MyIsland3

I second the Taco marine. You will want to...

I second the Taco marine. You will want to remove all of it and reseal deck to hull and tighten the existing through bolts and brackets and frankly install additional as they are widely spaced (19”...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-01-2025, 04:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,108
Posted By MyIsland3

Hi Bob, I did upgrade the exhaust to inconel...

Hi Bob,

I did upgrade the exhaust to inconel and also had a spring upgrade, I want to say some PAC spring with 450-500 pound open. My cam lifts about 0.6” as well.

I used the crowler...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-27-2025, 01:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,108
Posted By MyIsland3

Hello. I am currently building some motors with...

Hello. I am currently building some motors with the Promaxx 290 heads. As I dug in and measured and checked everything, I found I needed longer rocker studs than what Promaxx provided me to make...
Forum: Formula
11-24-2025, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,712
Posted By MyIsland3

Glad to see that Tom. I second what F14 said…....

Glad to see that Tom. I second what F14 said…. Looking forward to the cig project.
Forum: General Q & A
11-18-2025, 07:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,103
Posted By MyIsland3

I’m by no means an expert, but I used that Straub...

I’m by no means an expert, but I used that Straub technology video to get my push rod lengths. When I did that, my contact patterns were the closest to center of valve stem with the narrowest...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
11-17-2025, 06:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,758
Posted By MyIsland3

Thanks guys! Makes sense.

Thanks guys! Makes sense.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
11-17-2025, 01:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,758
Posted By MyIsland3

I’m curious if that drive cooler, being tapped...

I’m curious if that drive cooler, being tapped into the water line on the bravo would hurt the water flow to the impeller and starve the engine cooling in any way. I see the boat in the photo has...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-15-2025, 09:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,625
Posted By MyIsland3

I second zz28 comments.

I second zz28 comments.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
11-13-2025, 08:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,758
Posted By MyIsland3

I used the 4200 type sealer when I installed the...

I used the 4200 type sealer when I installed the rams and hose thru hulls on my boat. Funny you mention the part about the location of holes, as when I put my rams on, when went in between my...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-02-2025, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,292
Posted By MyIsland3

Replace it!

Replace it!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-02-2025, 05:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,292
Posted By MyIsland3

That impeller is junk. Needs replaced. Need to...

That impeller is junk. Needs replaced. Need to check the pump housing as just mentioned. Usually just replace them together as its Aplastic housing that gets grooved in it easy.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-28-2025, 07:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,292
Posted By MyIsland3

Your troubleshooting, holding muffs for better...

Your troubleshooting, holding muffs for better seal and getting movement of water is a sign the impeller is shot. Change the impeller and it will suck water and pump it.
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