thanks VV

fellas, I have a silly question, at least i think so..

still havn't started the the motor yet, the new replacement MSD Box is on it's way..

but here it is,

after having the motor rigged and drive put back on, and all lines connected, i never thought to turn the wheel, i don't think the drive is turning when i turn the wheel. i have hydraulic steering and i haven't filled the canister as yet, would this be the reason or should i be looking for something else..:eek:

Do you have external steering pistons?
If yes, then you need to bleed out the air in the system.

Thanks,

I might need a short tutorial.. here r some pics with the steering system. when i brought the boat it was alreaedy installed, so i'm abit clueless ..also the drive is facing off center, so would have to straighten it, then bleed the lines, then add oil..Thanks, as u can see, i need help here..lol

thanks

The easiest way I have found is to first fill the power steering pump res. Then start it up and spin the steering wheel back and forth a couple of times. Then shut down and refill the res and repeet. The oil may get foamy so you may have to wait in between. If you have help, you can fill the res while the engine is running and have your helper spin the wheel back and forth.

Her another if it will help, not 2 sure if this system has the pistons..

thanks

Yes you have an external piston steering system.
It will use the powersteering pump on the engine and the hydraulic helm behind the steering wheel at the dash.

Pat

Do i heed to bleed the lines once i add the fluid and start the motor, and how can i tell if it's air in the lines, and if so how do i rectify it.

also am i just adding the fluid starting, letting the motor run for a while, and turning wheel from left to right slowly a few times..top up more fluid and repeat process.

Thanks again,

Q

Yes fill the pump, sart the engine, spin it back a forth, then shut down. Don't run the pump dry or it will cook.
You are going to have air in all the lines and it will take 3-4 times of filling and running to get it all out.
You will be able to move the drive by hand if there is still air in the lines.

Thanks Pat

I don't want to be a smart a$$,,,but fill the pump half way ,,,have somebody with u ,,,stay at the engine while running it and leave the pump open ,,,run engine and your buddy GF who ever can turn the wheel slow to left all the way and then to right ,,,while fluid is going down,,u just keep adding on to it . If fluid is not going down any more ,,u can stop ,,done .

Now u can go ahead and check for leaks.:eek:

Also don't forget the waterhose on the engine when running on the trailer.

Also use ATF tranny fluid for the steering,,,trust me ,,,it will work perfect and u can see if u have a leak somewhere real fast.

U also want to have a rag in your hand while doing so because if air bleeds thru the system it will sometimes fart out the pump cap . But leave open and fill while running,otherwise u just put more air in there and it takes longer to get it all out.

Thanks DareDevil

Just a quick update.

Installed the New Box from MSD..:-)
Finally was able get a spark and the motor took a fews minutues but fianlly kicked over..:-)
was so excitied that i forgot to video tape :drink:, somewhat like when my first child was born, just sat there with amazement..lol
but still having trouble getting 12volts to the key, but will be working on it this week..

So hopefully i should have a footage sometime this week..

Q

Need some suggestions..

Finally got the motor fired up, but it's not drawing water. i've installed a brand new impella, but still not drawing the water.. but i've only allowed the motor to run for at least 30seconds or so, i've check the hoses, and it does not seem to have any blockage, but i will check again today.. i was thinking either filling a large basin and allowing the motor to draw water that way or running to hose throught the hose that goes tho the impella and running water that way and see what happens. and the impella is in the direction of the right way..

thanks

You might have the hoses to the sea water pump on backwards. I believe the intake hose goes to the top of the pump. Lower one goes to the engine.

Thanks Revd Up, i will doulbe check tonight, but i believe i had it correct going in from the top, going out through the bottom. i'm also going to check the clamps for tightness. i hear that with air leaks can also play a part..

thanks..

Just received a post on the Technical Tread about filling the block with water thru the thermostat to get water through the whole system, would this work..cause it sounds logical.

thanks

New Prop
 

I am thinking of getting new prop but don't know where to start. It is a 1999 260 with the 7.4 MPI Bravo I. Currently there is a 4 blade stainless on it, but I have no idea with the pitch or brand is (no markings that I could find on it). It seems to run good but there are nicks and bends in the prop from the previous owner. Top speed so far was 71 on the GPS which was a little scary since I thought it topped around 62-64. The indash speedo was pegged and it stops at 65 mph. This was the only time I was out on it myself with very little gas too. Anyway, just want a prop that will perform while still using gas efficiently, if that is even possible!

Or should I have my unknown brand prop repaired?

cfo20 With my 7.4l, i was running a 24p Hydromotive saw around 65mph if that helps

quick update....
motor is pulling water like a champ. just have to set the gear selector, cause it's not going into reverse, a little cosmetic work, and it's off to d ocean. hopefully i will have some footage soon..

Q

Here's a couple of running shots of the Motor at Idle..

Finally getting there..

hopefully i can splash next weekend..:drink:

Q

here's the other one..:-)