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Forum: General Q & A
09-20-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 184
Posted By redstinger

Bravo One Steering Actuator Pivot Bolt Wrench Size

I need to remove my steering actuator and replace it as it is leaking pretty bad. I removed it years ago with the engine out so the bolts will come out easily, but don't remember the wrench size ...
Forum: General Q & A
09-13-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 289
Posted By redstinger

Power Steering Actuator Leaking

I have the old style Saginaw steering actuator and it is leaking pretty bad (1989 454 Bravo One) . I know there is an updated aluminum one that came out in the late 90s, however the fittings on the...
Forum: General Q & A
09-03-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,283
Posted By redstinger

yes oil all down in the bilge

yes oil all down in the bilge
Forum: General Q & A
09-03-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,283
Posted By redstinger

No the engine was rebuilt 5 years ago. Not sure...

No the engine was rebuilt 5 years ago. Not sure what bearings I have.
Forum: General Q & A
09-03-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,283
Posted By redstinger

No oil pressure for 30-45 seconds

Launching the boat this weekend, started right up as I floated off trailer (1990 454 Bravo 1 rebuilt to 496 150 hrs ). noticed oil pressure was 0. 'put it in neutral checked connections on gauge,(...
Forum: Prop Talk
06-18-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 500
Posted By redstinger

Prop recommendation for new gear ratio

Recently had Bravo upper gears rebuilt and my mechanic had a Bravo 2 set of gears he got from another customer with low hrs so I figured sure, save some money and get heavier duty gears. The...
Forum: General Q & A
08-09-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By redstinger

installed tube, no restart issues all weekend. I...

installed tube, no restart issues all weekend. I guess the bellows is too restrictive for a BB engine when its 100+ outside.
Forum: General Q & A
08-03-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By redstinger

thanks for the offer, already picked one up on...

thanks for the offer, already picked one up on ebay for $20
Forum: General Q & A
08-03-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By redstinger

yes you are right I should have said 496 with...

yes you are right I should have said 496 with carb engine, and been more specific. I have never had a boat that has fuel injection, computers, etc. so I forget that many folks have newer more...
Forum: General Q & A
08-03-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By redstinger

this is not a 496 fuel injected motor, no...

this is not a 496 fuel injected motor, no computer, no check balls, etc. The starting issue began when I switched the exhaust over. Yesterday I removed the exhaust bellows and went back out,...
Forum: General Q & A
08-01-2015, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By redstinger

496, switched to thru prop exhaust, hard to start when warm

my gil captains's choice solenoids crapped out a few years back. They don't make the solenoids for the old Gil diverters anymore, so I wired them open. However wife and I have grown tired of the...
Forum: General Q & A
06-10-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 319
Posted By redstinger

489 Temp weird temp issue

40 hrs on 489, new temp gauge, new sender, new 160 deg thermostat/gaskets/etc,new impeller,new circ pump. started seeing an issue last season where needle will only move slightly up to 120 deg,...
Forum: General Q & A
06-13-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 601
Posted By redstinger

Hotspots on engine

While troubleshooting non working temp gauge, using my IR Gun, getting 140 temp at temp sender, 90 on risers, 150 on heads, however the intake water crossover that the thermo housing bolts to...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-06-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 729
Views: 318,063
Posted By redstinger

I wanted to addr what a previous poster said,...

I wanted to addr what a previous poster said, that the guy was doing 50-60mph...no f...ing way!!! This guy is doing at least 70, if not faster.

And blaming whoever originally posted this on...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
12-05-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,598
Posted By redstinger

http://s1283.beta.photobucket.com/user/gbower71/me...

http://s1283.beta.photobucket.com/user/gbower71/media/chapafterws.jpg.html#/user/gbower71/media/chapafterws.jpg.html?&_suid=135473644168706281246386887203

This is after 1000 grit wetsand, then I...
Forum: General Q & A
12-05-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,135
Posted By redstinger

300 hrs is not many hrs, especially with twins on...

300 hrs is not many hrs, especially with twins on a 28ft (relatively small boat for twins). That is like putting 20k miles on your car and then saying its time for a refresh.

Kind of a waste of...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
12-04-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,598
Posted By redstinger

Gelcoat restoration

http://s1283.beta.photobucket.com/user/gbower71/media/chapbow.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0#/user/gbower71/media/chapbow.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0&_suid=135464699016707395917635469436

Any suggestions on how to...
Forum: General Q & A
11-21-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By redstinger

No, but I am going to try it next time. Seems...

No, but I am going to try it next time. Seems like over the years I always removed chokes because they are not worth the hassle...Being in Austin, Texas they are not really needed, especially since...
Forum: General Q & A
11-20-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By redstinger

489 hard to start cold

489 with an 850 demon. Pump throttle once to set elec choke, then 3-4 more pumps, engine always starts, runs for about 5 sec, then dies (sometimes puffs black smoke back out the carb). I try to...
Forum: General Q & A
11-04-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By redstinger

I think I figured it out today. Addl problem I...

I think I figured it out today. Addl problem I noticed the boat is more difficult to start than it was before, flooding vs starting it on the engine stand before install, no problem. Then today...
Forum: General Q & A
11-03-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By redstinger

outlet and inlet are same size as old...

outlet and inlet are same size as old cooler....temp sender in same location. its not an aftermarket block, just a different block from last time. Line are on there correctly.

Maybe I need...
Forum: General Q & A
11-03-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By redstinger

New 489, Runs 10 deg warmer than before

Just got my new 489 installed and ran it on the lake today for the first time. The previous 489 (different block) ran 160 deg, never hotter. This engine runs about 170 deg.

Initial timing is 10...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-25-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 753
Views: 742,992
Posted By redstinger

the wife

http://http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z136/gbower/tricia.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z136/gbower/tricia.jpg
Forum: General Q & A
08-14-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,007
Posted By redstinger

not sure, but the builder said the oil pressure...

not sure, but the builder said the oil pressure issue is related to the thrust bearing being eaten away.
Forum: General Q & A
08-08-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,007
Posted By redstinger

appreciate the words of wisdom...If the engine...

appreciate the words of wisdom...If the engine builder was on here he would probably counter that my engine "looked like it overheated"...that is his get out of jail free card. Indeed back in June...
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