Running a Little Hot

LaRea

Corrosion in the thru-transom fitting?  (Not an issue if you have thru-hull cooling.)

rasbury

I have boy on mu close cooled motor - you would think the thru hull would be enough. Mine was not kinked when I pulled the motor but it was sort of collapsed any really cruded up and restricted. I always ran a little warm. Will be curious how I run if and when I back at it.

raybo3

I am going to drop it off hopefully on Wednesday. I think I have some restriction possibly at one of the coolers. Also there is a check valve in there so cant even back flush it so its take off hoses till find the clam shell or seagrass.......... I will keep it posted.   

raybo3

Problem found and it's a PITA........... The hose that goes through the transom has corroded and collapsed. Looks like the engine has to be pulled to replace hose. Should be back in the water on Wednesday. 

Handymans342

Its a boat Ray

Dream_Inn

Glad problem is found.  I remember others on here having that same issue before.

GMSLITHO

I replaced my hose and everything else back there  when I did the gimbal ring didn't have to pull the engine but my back and arms had a workout.sore for two days . I guess it easier to pull the engine forward to get to it here is what mine looked like when it came out lots of corrosion on the transom  assembly and was closing up the hose 

Handymans342

Is this hose only on B3s???

reneechris14

B1s B2s and B3s use the same transom assembly. 

GMSLITHO

That’s what I thought   Mine really needed a good cleaning to get back down to the metal I used a round wire brush on a wheel then the hose gets pressed into the transom assembly 

raybo3

More bad news. The whole transom bracket is completely rotted out. A new SeaCore will be here tomorrow morning. After 20K last year this is going to hurt.......... Ouch!!!!!!!!!

zaverin1

So is this a Rinker problem?
maybe engineering flaw?
i just don’t ever hear housings going bad or transom leaks on any other brand . I mean I do but it’s not constant or a common issue across the board.
older tinkers are solid 
seems 2000 up all have similar issues 

raybo3

Personally I think its a Merc problem. I believe their answer to it is the SeaCore assembly. I have now done both sides so I should be good for a while....... 

GMSLITHO

So a collapsed hose turns into pull the motor and replace the whole transom assembly did you take a good loo’ at it 

raybo3

GMSLITHO said:

So a collapsed hose turns into pull the motor and replace the whole transom assembly did you take a good loo’ at it 

The hose collapsed because the transom bracket corroded around it. Its completely rotted. Same thing happened to the other side last year but that one broke and I was taking on water. 

Handymans342

Must be a B3 gasser issue LMAO

GMSLITHO

So the motor has to come out and the whole transom assembly replaced 

raybo3

GMSLITHO said:

So the motor has to come out and the whole transom assembly replaced 

Yerp.................

GMSLITHO

And up north here we have short boating season hope you can get it replaced quick and back in the water 

raybo3

Thanks @GMSLITHO should be in the water today or tomorrow...........

raybo3

Thanks Al...

randy56

Was the transom assembly deteriorated from salt water? rotten so bad, it had to be replaced? inside and outside? Galvanic Corrosion ? wonder what your outdrives look like?  non working Mercathode? That repair bill is going to sting. Especially for a newlywed. Pictures?  

GMSLITHO

sometimes you have to make a executive decision,he probably wanted to get it fixed for his wife to enjoy 

raybo3

Last spring on the stbd side I had a broken assembly and water was dripping in. It was cause because of a small leak at the steering pin (shaft). The water that leaked in froze causing damage to the transom. I also had to replace all manifolds and risers. Total bill was 20K. That was for a new bracket and drive. 10 years ago I had a small leak on the port side. The leak was caused because of a "high" spot (fiberglass) on the transom and it had to be ground down and reglassed. 4 Years ago I had to replace a bad drive on the port side. So as you can see I have put a few bucks into the boat. To be honest this one hurts. My child support stopped on May 18 so I thought I was getting a nice big break but I just got sued for alimony from my ex. I am starting to run out of the green stuff........lol

davidbrooks

When i had my broken transom assembly last year i ran into this also.  Apparently according to the mechanic it is common for B3's.  The hose is actually supposed to be replaced when you do your bellows but because it is such a pain, most dont.  On the inside of the transom assembly the hose had a plastic insert that requires a special tool to put it in.  This would often break.  Thus allowing it to collapse.  I think the new Transom assemblies have a new version.  When i looked at mine the opening was the size of a bic pen.  I was surprised any water was getting through at all.

GMSLITHO

new one I think are the same but 1/2 of the hose is plastic and it gets pressed into the transom assembly 

pistole

perhaps the future would a plastic or plastic composite drive system. Volvo experimented disastrously with their XDP on paying consumers but am pretty sure that the problems can be overcome as material tech advances.

reneechris14

Nibral, nickel,brass,aluminum very good material .  Aluminum with a coat of paint then let's put it in salt water for ten years??

Handymans342

Haven't had any issues with my B2s and neither has @Dream_Inn but we are on lifts. I did keep it in salt water for 2 years and still no issues

Dream_Inn

Well, and I went thru the complete transom assembly replacement on both engines last winter.  So, all of that got replaced.