So boat in water still. Runs well. Still think it’s too hot. 170 at the dock at idle. Runs up another 25 at speed.
It seems to me it should be more like 150 all the time??
MerCruiser 233(351w)
so here is what I know.
-impeller pushes 5 gallons a minute at 1000rpm, I understand that to be...
Just got mine in water after 3 years of work.
New transom, stringers floor. Rebuilt the 351w and put in new Sei 106 outdrive.
working well but runs hot in my opinion.
Normal temps on raw water cooled versions I am told is 150 or so. Mine is 170 sitting at dock. 195 running 20-25 knots.
Long time no update.
Project is in the water and running pretty well
Water temp is running higher than I like so I am walking through the variables there.
Check it again this weekend when we go out!!
Long time coming. Feels great. If it treats me reasonably well. Cosmetic work up next!
May have solved my problem! I think. Need more fluid to top off tank before I try again.
While pondering my trim issues I decided to reorganize the cylinder lines. They were not neat.
When I put them back on I think I connected outer most holes in cylinder to the holes in manifold closet to...
So close to splashing the boat!
My current hurdle is the power trim on outdrive.
Alpha type pump(rebuilt)
Goes up all day long. Doesn’t want to go down.
Have bled per procedure with no change.
Thoughts?
You beleive my hoses are connected correctly. Black/up on left side of pump as you face it...
I have a 1976 SRV 240 weekender.
Window is taylor made. They don’t have the exact vinyl available anymore.
Ideas on who might?
this is 3/4” wide.
They got me a sample of 1” that can work with a little trimming.
Been awhile since I posted any updates.
Will go through pictures and post some soon.
dig get rebuilt engine started and she sounds great! Got rid of resitor wire and went with continuous 12v to coil. Did the trick!
GOt the canvas done. Needed to build a new frame. Had canvas that was in...
I have the same stove available from a 1976 SRV240 Weekender. If anyone is interested. Not putting it back.
Have some documentation from this boat if that can be of any help to you. Chuck