Recent content by fitz73222

Interesting read about the F350 flywheels, lots of info out there. It seems every 80-100 hours of running at that specific RPM it needs to be replaced. Definitely a DIY project if you can get the free flywheel from Yamaha.

Believe it or not, A rag with some teak oil on it works very well, rub it into the plastic grain. Brought mine back to new and seems to waterproof it.

You can buy that type of cable tie at Harbor Freight for like $5 for 50 of them. Mount them with stainless steel screws. Nothing special about it.

That's how real men find out what the leak is, dip your finger in it and taste it! We had a maintenance guy at work that would do that! Good genes, he's still kicken at 75! Oil leaks can manifest from crankshaft seal leaks and wind up in the water. Check your dipstick level, visual is fine...

How did you determine the slick is coming from fuel and not oil?

That's the kind of stuff I'm talking about, the dealer did not check this before he gave it back to you. Enough said about that. Thank goodness nothing bad happened and you are now aware of it. The new QRB fittings will give infinite adjustment to the fittings to lay exactly where you need them.

The video shows the typical way to do it. I've had some better luck with a second person pushing on the engine to its mechanical limit and holding it there while you turn the helm, then stop, the start again, I always would get a little burp of air doing it that way, in both directions and would...

Scott, 1/2 inch steering lash is too much and will be noticeable. That's why we spend $1100 on a Power Purge, do it in 10 minutes, no air, no comebacks. I'm sympathetic trying to do it by the manual or Youtube. You cannot get all of the air out, I've spent hours trying. I'm 65, retired from 46...

Don't get fired up! The point was it's cheap, not worried about price to the third decimal place...Use the aftermarket stuff, I've been bleeding hydraulic steering systems for 30 years and never had a comeback, always used Seastar fluid. To each his own!

Never ever use ATF in a hydraulic steering system. It is to be used in an emergency only! There is a Phillips 66 equivalent that you can buy at your local municipal airport. It's dyed red so you can see a leak on an aircraft. It is an approved substitute for Seastar fluid. I don't have the...

You can download the Seastar manual on how to do it. It's a PITA mess. I splurged years ago and bought the Power Purge when I had multiple boats with Hydraulic Steering. I'd be glad to do it for you for you it's a bit of a ride across I-10 to north Florida! You don't have to go to a Bennington...

Did you accidently pull the MOB kill switch that you would hook to your belt loop? Seen it done..

Hi, did you ever sell that cover, I am looking for one. Thanks

Is the livewell pump sitting flat or on its side?

The BB1970 may be the code for a prop shop that did some work to the propeller, it does not look like a manufacturers stamp. Take the propeller off and look for numbers in the hub behind the washers. Honestly, it sounds like you're pretty dialed in. Is this a pontoon or a tritoon?