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Re: How much power steering fluid do I need?
I asked here and other places when my pump failed - thinking why buy a new pump that really does nothing. Best I got was some performance part suggestion for those that strip off power sapping bits for racing - at a lot higher price that a rebuilt pump and new hose. Was surprised also there wasn’t a stock part.YYZRC said:I am very surprised that someone hasn't come up with a bracket and idler pulley to replace the power steering pump on the port engine. I understand why it is there from a reduced build complexity standpoint but otherwise I don't get it. Perhaps it's so that the parasitic drag is the same on both engines?
Ian
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Re: High RPM Overheat
I’d still start simple and check that impeller. I know, reading online makes you start to think it has to be complicated as there have been some very complicated and very awesome finds on here…. But most issues are resolved with something simple so start there.
Liberty44140
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Re: Hours on my boat
Actually, all of the 2002 engines should be compatible. I believe it is only some of the 2001 that are compatible (I like to prove @LaRea wrong when I get the slim opportunity). Either way, the computer is best way to check.
Dream_Inn
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Re: Hours on my boat
If the tachometer works, it will have an hour meter. That's better than nothing, but it can be way off.
The only true reading is the one in the engine's computer. As @skennelly said, you need an engine scanner to read it. You *might* be able to read it with a Vessel View Mobile. Some of the 2002 engines are compatible, and some are not.
The only true reading is the one in the engine's computer. As @skennelly said, you need an engine scanner to read it. You *might* be able to read it with a Vessel View Mobile. Some of the 2002 engines are compatible, and some are not.
LaRea
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Re: Pet peeves about photos in used boat ads
And if they're too lazy to prep the boat and take proper pics then how lax were they on maintenance?
Willhound
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Re: 410 with inboards?
Yep, Greg nailed it. All 410s are inboards. all 400s & 420s are I/Os. I've been on my share of all 3 of them. The 410 engine room is really kind of strange with lots of space in weird areas (just not what you are typically used to with all the space in the aft area of the ER). Also, I believe all 410s had arches, not hard tops. We've had a couple 410s in our marina over the years (actually one was in my slip before I moved into it) and even have one that comes each year to Rinkervous. @patmel is the 410 that we see every year there! 
Dream_Inn
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Re: High RPM Overheat
Be careful with that transom hose fitting. I learned the hard way why a lot of them dont get replaced. They become brittle and the bolts can easily break off. The only way to drill out the bolts are to then remove the engine...or buy a right angle drill. I was also thinking to check and make sure your exhaust flappers are still intact. That caused enough of a blockage on me that it had a similar reaction.
davidbrooks
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Re: Pet peeves about photos in used boat ads
Haha -- @Liberty44140 that's awesome. Last week, a buddy of mine who is a part-time broker asked me to captain a sea trial for him. He thinks I should do it when I retire. It would be an interesting gig for sure.
LaRea
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Re: 410 with inboards?
The 420 and 400 were IO’s. All of the 410’s were inboards. There were a few, very few, 342’s that had inboards. The IO version of that was faster and more efficient. Al posted about that and the article that was written a while back.
Cableguy Greg
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