Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
What could cause this ?? >

What could cause this ??

Notices

What could cause this ??

Thread Tools
 
Old 08-25-2005 | 06:20 PM
  #1  
Scarab3DMC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,849
Likes: 4
From: Boynton Beach FL
Default What could cause this ??

Problem ,, the boats a 83 -34- Scarab III... with 502 motors with 177 blowers fresh TRS drives..... Borg warner trans spinnin 27'' pitch Hydromotive Q-IV's ..the problem is that outta the hole it has no problems... but around 4200 + rpm when the blowers are kickin in .. the starbaord prop spins loose,..engine rpm increases to limit.. the boat lists... if I back off a few 100 rpm the prop hooks back up.... I experanced this with different props too.. I have 27 and 28's ...it used to do it with just the 28'' .... the 27's had no prob...now it happens with both...WTF??? ANY IDEAS ??
Scarab3DMC is offline  
Reply
Old 08-25-2005 | 06:57 PM
  #2  
Ted G's Avatar
Charter Member
20 Year Member
Charter Member
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,663
Likes: 2
From: Edgerock Baby!!
Default Re: What could cause this ??

Could be a fitting on the hull that is disturbing the water to the prop and causing cavitation. Got any strainers, speedo pickups, etc on that side?
__________________
Chesapeake Bay Powerboat Association
www.cbpba.com
Ted G is offline  
Reply
Old 08-25-2005 | 07:02 PM
  #3  
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 763
Likes: 0
From: Honeoye, NY
Default Re: What could cause this ??

Yeah, I too would look for some kind of problem on or with the hull causing turbulence forward of the outdrives or something on the outdrive gearcases themselves. But your B/W's could be needing clutch pacs. Check the fluid. "If it's brown, Tear it down" --- Jer

Last edited by jpclear; 08-25-2005 at 07:06 PM. Reason: add
jpclear is offline  
Reply
Old 08-26-2005 | 07:29 AM
  #4  
Scarab3DMC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,849
Likes: 4
From: Boynton Beach FL
Default Re: What could cause this ??

Nothing changed on the boat... solid hubs on props... and it dose it with the 27'' and 28'' pitch props... Like I said the 27's used to hold fine, now they are not.... too much stern lift with the q-IV's..??? should I try bravo's again???... or I still suspect the trans????
Scarab3DMC is offline  
Reply
Old 08-26-2005 | 09:27 AM
  #5  
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 2,085
Likes: 160
From: King george, Virginia/Potomac River
Default Re: What could cause this ??

I'd say trans. Buddy had the exact same symptoms in an older Checkmate with TRS's. I think I remember him saying a shifter cable adjustment fixed it.
Shah Mat is offline  
Reply
Old 08-26-2005 | 03:22 PM
  #6  
Scarab3DMC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,849
Likes: 4
From: Boynton Beach FL
Default Re: What could cause this ??

I ran today...topped off fluids.... twice they broke loose twice they did not...WTF.... the casing vents do blow alittle fluid...I've heard that is a sign of a plugged screen...I may nurse them till fall and yank them when I put the boat away...I may call Marc @ Bamm ...see what he says...
Scarab3DMC is offline  
Reply
Old 08-28-2005 | 08:55 AM
  #7  
Scarab3DMC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,849
Likes: 4
From: Boynton Beach FL
Default Re: What could cause this ??

I'm gonna check cable adjustment today...
Scarab3DMC is offline  
Reply
Old 08-28-2005 | 04:52 PM
  #8  
Registered
25 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,045
Likes: 3
From: N. NJ, Eastern LI
Default Re: What could cause this ??

Hub insert worn and slipping?
Pure Energy is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.