Recent content by Sulliy

Found the source of leak in engine bay :) Coming from the sea water pump once engine running. Also checked the gland and burped it, could hear some air coming out then bit of water , so hopefully that's sorted as well. Thanks for everyone's help and advice. Two more questions, which may be...

Yeah, checked with the marina engineers and they said they burped it once boat was launched. Am going down there in a bit to see how much water is in there today - haven't checked for a few days and definitely been no rain!!

I say green, but it wasn't really. The sea looks green currently! Water in bilge was just not clear.

Thanks. I'll have a look. Another pro today - went out. Engine bay bilge filled up whilst out with green murky water so this is definitely sea water. So could be water leaking from the engine (which I think is more likely) or is the 805 double skimmed and water seeping in somewhere else?

Hi We've upgraded to a 805 and now managing to get onto it. But we are finding a collection of water in the bilge. I'll pump and dry it out, but water back tomorrow. Tasted and it's fresh (shaft recently replaced so got the seals checked again). Hasn't been raining. Any ideas where this water...

Hi Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on my outboard: 2-stroke Mariner-40. Guessing early 1990's (but not sure). Recently has been taking longer to start. Previously, it would start on 1st (maybe 2nd) turn of key with automatic choke. But recently it has been needing a quite a few turns...

Thanks. Will give that a go tomorrow. Just wasn't sure how rough you can be with it before you damage it.

Had a tinker with it this morning. Some stupid idiot before me who installed last steering system cross-threaded the locking nut, and it ain't budging!! And as the steering rod is circular/smooth, can't get a good grip to hold it still whilst forcing the locking nut. b******s. Any ideas how to...

Hi. Am after some help with my steering on an outboard. Originally posted on main "practical reader to reader" forum but just realised there is also a motor boat forum so may get more help here. Original thread at: http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3502225#post3502225 Thanks for the help

Any advice would be great. Thanks.

Thanks for the reply. The system that is on my boat is similar to the picture in this link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AXTQO/ref=asc_df_B0000AXTQO1979735?tag=thefind0118573-20&creative=395261&creativeASIN=B0000AXTQO&linkCode=asn Except mine is 90' I didn't undo the locking nut that...

Hi Was wondering if anyone out there could send some help my way! I have a 40hp outboard on a 17ft motorboat with steering a wheel. Have an issue with the steering - haven't had boat long so guessing its always been like that, but I'd like to free it up. Turning to the right - no probs, very...

Just bought the boat and found the problem. It is fine to use, just that i'd like to ease the stiffness to allow sharper turning (when mooring...etc)

Hi After some advice :D 2 stroke 40hp outboard on 17ft microplus motorboat with electric start. Turning right is fine on steering wheel, but can only get less than 1 turn turning left and is very stiff. Someone had a look at it for me and said it is probably due to the splash mount being...

Thanks for the reply. That pdf looks very helpful and interesting. Will help to refresh my GCSE knowledge! Thanks