PlayDate
Well-Known Member
I'm hoping it is a simple adjustment because anything else means that they did something wrong.
The air leak was on the intake side of the pump. The air leak cavitated the pump at higher rpms causing the water to almost stop flowing. They did the right thing in taking apart both units and probably fixed it without knowing what the problem was (we call that "PFM" Pure F***ing Magic).
My immediate concern is the new problem you described. Yes you can check the reservoir. What usually happens is that it leaks from the outdrive. Since you have seen that before.... the fluid level will drop in the reservoir if there is a leak and there will be a sheen on the water around the drive.
I usually drain oil from the drive itself to check it for water. That may be impractical if your boat is in the water. However, if the fluid level has not dropped and there is no sheen on the water.....it probably just is a cable adjustment.
I'm hoping it is that simple.
-John
The air leak was on the intake side of the pump. The air leak cavitated the pump at higher rpms causing the water to almost stop flowing. They did the right thing in taking apart both units and probably fixed it without knowing what the problem was (we call that "PFM" Pure F***ing Magic).
My immediate concern is the new problem you described. Yes you can check the reservoir. What usually happens is that it leaks from the outdrive. Since you have seen that before.... the fluid level will drop in the reservoir if there is a leak and there will be a sheen on the water around the drive.
I usually drain oil from the drive itself to check it for water. That may be impractical if your boat is in the water. However, if the fluid level has not dropped and there is no sheen on the water.....it probably just is a cable adjustment.
I'm hoping it is that simple.
-John