
Caribedude2
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Hi gang - I have a brand new battery. The boat sat idle for 10 days with the battery off. It doesn’t start today. Turns over, but won’t fire up. I attached a trickle charger. Is it possible 10 idle days are enough to drain the battery too low to start? Seems unlikely to me....starting to think I have a bigger problem. Other factoid, it was tuned up and ran perfectly for 25 hours over the last few months.
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Are there any concerns about solar battery chargers causing any issues with batteries while they are charging them?
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I have been told that the actuator tends to have leaking seals on these engines. I saw a video of a guy replacing the seals rather than buying a new actuator. Seemed like a lot of work.
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Thanks Wingnut. My mechanic was talking about “lifters” which he said “could be a problem one day”....it sounds like a bit of paranoia. I will keep a listen for tapping. She doesn’t make any tapping sounds now...
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Brackish water and stern drives (and flushing engine)
Caribedude2 replied to Caribedude2's topic in Boat Talk
The stern drive specifically? I service the engine while at the dock in the water. -
Does anyone have any input on leaving a stern drive in the water (no lift) for years and not flushing the engine after a day out? The boat has a scuffed so it sucks external water in to cool engine. The brackish water is mostly fresh but has some mild salinity being 4 miles from the ocean.
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Ok guys - new boat. No shore power. Bought a new 800 cranking amp set for this Volvo 5.0. Thinking of dual solar chargers from Harbor Freight. Any thoughts?
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Ok. Last stupid question. What is the ON and OFF position for these breakers ? How can you tell physically ? The auto bilge is important ...
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Turned out to be a power steering fluid leak in the line at the back of the block.
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Thanks Boatman. Is there a general rule of thumb when you should start checking? Are there any early indicators of a potential Problem ? The oil looks perfect....