Recent content by Maritime Matt

Looking at the New Sitex T-760 4k Radar w/ 18" sensor. Thought about Furuno 1715 but its a 2k unit and monochrome. Thinking about a Sitex SVS 880C Plotter as well. I like buttons and simplicity. Thoughts? Currently running Standard cp150 chart and Furuno FCV600 bottom machine which I'm...

Great to here your back on the water and running. Pics would be great. Did you use your original block? What else was replaced externally? Thanks Matt

Even on marine distributors. Happened to me on my 98 Chevy Silverado 5.7 Bought a Napa replacement cap and it came with New screws with Locktite on them. I put one in and it stripped/cracked the plastic housing. Googled problem and the fix was to remove locktite or use old screws. Now it has...

Thats an interesting read. Thanks for posting that link.

We have an 85 260da w/out A/C. I have thought about adding as well. I also have a Honda EU 2000 and it even powers my window unit a/c in my 8x10 office down the boat yard.

Thats a good option and it looks like it turned out well. Good pics of it. Is there a link to the product you used? Thanks Matt

Nice post w detailed pics. Keep it going. Nothing like tackleing a job yourself. Makes it so rewarding. Can't wait to get started on mine.

I use Arco products on a regular basis and have had no issues with there products. Very helpful on the phone as well

For those of you who are using Merc filters, buy the Quicksilver equivalent. Same filter less money. I change many filters , and have been using Quicksilver on all the Merc powered customers boats. I have heard Fram is one of the cheapest made filters. I go to Trade Shows and Seminars from...

I have a customer with this model only a couple years newer. Most likely that screw is going into a threaded insert that sits in the plastic.

Good suggestion above. Also make sure you through bolt the swim platform brackets to the hull. This Summer, I was stepping onto the platform from inside the boat on a customers 85 25' DA and the self tapping bolts pulled out and dropped me and the platform to the ground.

Thanks for the post. Hopefully someone can make good use of this. I wish it fit mine. Capt.Matt

I own a marine business and hands down its Corrosion X, regular and their Heavy Duty formula. I've used them all, believe me. WD-40 is garbage. ITS first ingredient is water. CRC not too far behind. I don't like products that dry to a film, like Merc Corrosion Guard and some of the others. I...

Go to Arco.com. They are an aftermarket suppier of marine electrical parts. Technical support is good as well. Make sure you get a gear reduction starter. Half the size and weight of a full size GM starter. New mounting bolts are a good idea as well. Matt

As mentioned, that is how you fill it. I have done hundreds of lowr units. I don't measure anything. Fill from the drain/lower til it comes out the vent/top. Make sure you use New gasgets on fill/vent screws. Do you have the drive reservoir on the motor or one mounted in the boat?