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Hey thanks for watching them all!! Do you remember which video I didn’t fill it back up in? I’m about to go back and watch them all to see lol. I can’t remember the time line of everything I did but I only remember draining and refilling it 1 time but maybe I did a second time and never refilled? 🤷🏻‍♂️ that would explain why I never saw any leaks lol

@@brianbluemkejr so i dont recall which one specifically, but i know you drain and filled it then when you changed the gasket at the transom you drained it again but never refilled it. Maybe im crazy but i don't recall seeing you refill it anyways!

lol I just went back to rewatch it, so in the first test drive video I brought it back and tour it all apart, I didn’t record me refilling it but I did mention it at 36:40 that I refilled it. I have no clue where that fluid went but it sure was bone dry up top after it blew. I still haven’t popped open the drain plug yet since they say it broke so interested to see what comes out of there.

@@brianbluemkejr well im waiting to see what happens! Literally yesterday brought home a 93 bayliner capri 17' that needs new floor and upholstery. Hence how i found my way to your channel hahaha

Very good call, would definitely help with the life span of them. Thanks for the helpful tip!

Just curious, what would make you think the timing could be off?

lol enjoy!

It sure did! Learned to always check the basics first now before throwing parts at it

Ya pop that cap and it’ll explain a lot. Hopefully yours isn’t blown though. Mine blew with little to no noise or grinding so I was shocked to see the gears all destroyed.

Totally get that but in the end I won’t learn anything from it taking it to someone else to fix it for me. I enjoy the challenge of it and like learning how things work and how to repair them myself.

I wouldn’t say I don’t know anything about this… but yes I don’t know everything. Thanks for the feedback, now I know for next time.

Oh awesome, didn’t know that. Thank you!

The whole boat or just the current out drive?

Wow didn’t know that, found out that it wasn’t the battery either. It was those crusty terminals preventing it from cranking over. Now I have a brand new spare battery! lol

Damn, I didn’t make it look easy in the video?? 😂 I panicked when I saw how small that hole was that I had to stick my hand through to put those spins in knowing how big my hand was lol

Of course not! About half way through when I started the engine up in the driveway the out drive was not trimmed up, it was tilted down a good bit

@@brianbluemkejr you dont get it half way is a lot , it damage the same way pretty much

I was saying halfway through the video, when I started it in the driveway. The out drive way as close to down as I could get it, basically the same as running it trimmed up in the water.

Never Ever!

Sure does lol I’m learning the hard way!

Timing for the engine? What exactly for?

My comment was for the hard start before I see you fixed the wiring

Ahh okay makes sense, appreciate the feedback!

Fenders! Sorry about that lol

@@brianbluemkejr 🙂

I’ll get better with my terminology I promise

Yup, I’m well aware of that at this point 😂 just want one day out on the water that doesn’t end in being pulled back lol

I couldn’t hear a difference at all but good advice. I try to be as aware as possible with my surroundings with everything I do, just didn’t notice anything different or out of the ordinary. Better luck next time!

Ya that’s what I’m thinking… if it’s not in there, I have no clue where it went. It was parked on concrete for the last 8 months and never leaked at all.

Yup… sucks for sure lol

100% check the terminals, good starting point for diagnosing the issue. Wish I did that myself and could’ve saved a few hundred dollars and a couple hours in the sun fixing it lol. And yup, used out drive worries me alittle bit because who knows the life it’s been through. Might be looking toward new, who knows !

@@brianbluemkejr it all depends on your plans for the boat I guess. If you are going to keep it - the new outdrive is definitely worth it. If you are going to fix\enjoy\sell\move on, than a used one seems more reasonable. Also, to make further boating less frustrating think on installing a small transom and a kicker motor, like a 6-9.9 hp outboard. That way you won't need towing at least. It's also fun to cruise on it and save some gas\enjoy low noise.

lol this has been on my mind for awhile now… I for sure need one. And ya I think the end goal is it fix/use/sell before summer ends. Just need to get her 100% first. Just found someone with a new mercruiser out drive for sale on market place for 1200$. Said he put it on his boat then the engine blew, only has like 5hrs max on it. Gear ratio is 1.47 too which will be perfect for this boat. Trying to set up a date to go snag it soon, located in NY.

@@brianbluemkejr wow, the price is really sweet! not so sure about 1.47 ratio though. That number sounds way too low, like for a diesel engine with low rpm and high torque. The petrol alphas usually come in 1.64-1.85-1.92. Dunno, ask where he got it and if it was from\for a diesel, that's probably how he blew the motor (with excessive load) and the same might happen to yours.

So he had it on a 350 V8. Everything I saw online showed typically V8s run 1.47 or 1.32, v6 run 1.65 or 1.85 and 4 cylinders run 1.98. What would you recommend running on it?

Appreciate it! Glad you’re enjoying the channel. Here’s the link: a.co/d/05YeDfGQ

I’m sure you’ve noticed my luck always runs out eventually lol. Appreciate all the kind feedback, we will get her fixed again!

Ya I’m juggling that option right now, think it might be my best bet. Especially with the 3yr warranty, can’t beat that.

@@brianbluemkejr yes..save another break down, buy it new !. do not waste your time and money on a used unit. yes..i know they are not cheap ?, but its the piece of mind that will cover the tears later !.

Facts, going to start looking tonight.

@@brianbluemkejr lots of luck dude I hope you find what you need

Appreciate it!

Yup, I need to check that out. It for sure is not doing anything at all, the engine doesn’t cut off at all. Thank you!

You and me both lol I already have a plan in place if I ever need to access it. I’ll cut out the square and make a tray to insert like I have for that wooden piece in front of it.

Ended up getting them off eBay from JKWatercraft Parts. Here’s the link www.ebay.com/itm/203910599482=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=sl7sBe40RGK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=wVNost5sQ0u&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I'm right there with you lol, dash needs some love for sure. Now that we got everything else under control and working (well hopefully we will), I plan to circle back and dig in little more to certain areas. Like the dash gauges, Interior lighting, and finally that last set of seats. Appreciate you following along the entire time!

thank you! yes it was a long time coming lol. You got me questioning the shift interrupt switch... don't recall seeing one but it for sure doesn't kill the engine when I shift. I'll have to look into that and follow back up. It almost felt more like it was jammed little bit? I'll have to pop the engine cover and take a look when in the water next time. Steering is little tight but it's more so just difficult to turn when standing just because of the angle of it all. Got a steering knob in the mail so that'll fix it. I have a bunch of new parts going in now, next video will be out soon!

@@brianbluemkejr that switch is in the motor hatch, where the shifting cable is connected to a plastic assembly, near the spring loaded rod, standard on every mercruiser i\o drives. On mine the switch itself was disconnected, it was clicking and working but did not kill the engine as it should. When reconnected, the shifting became smooth and easy, like on outboards.

Awesome man thank you. I’ll need to check that out. We have much bigger issues now… next video is going to end with a bang, and not a good one 😬

😂😂 we had a blast until it died lol should be an easy fix though!

Thank you!

Ya I didn’t do a great job at leaking it all up when I made this video but overall it came out pretty good. Appreciate the feedback!

Very true, want to start messing around with paint sprayers to see if that can help make this alittle easier. Curious how the gelcoat will spray though since it’s such a thick consistency.

@@brianbluemkejr I sprayed mine no problem, using 1.4mm HVLP with filter removed. Leave the can in the sun or preheat in the bucket with hot water, than thin the gelcoat with styrene and wax solution up to 10% and it will be fine.

@@brianbluemkejr cant insert pictures here, but the results with spraying are much better than with the roller, particulary orange peel is almost gone.

@andreireal9158 send the pictures over on instagram. pretty interested in seeming them. thank you for the advice here, ill for sure try that next. IG is bbluemkejr

No problem at all, glad it was helpful!

Really appreciate the support!! New video out just now, go check it out.

Coming soon!

Coming soon!

So I applied tape to the back side of the hole (from inside where the motors at), then I mixed up some fiberglass resin with fiberglass chop strand to make a thick putty like mixture. Used that to completely fill in the holes to bind it back into the rest of the swim deck. Super easy to do. Pretty sure I covered it in a previous video too from the beginning of the Monterey series. Plus, use the topcoat non skid paint and it hides any imperfections as well!

@@brianbluemkejr appreciate it.

No problem at all

Glad you’re enjoying it! I said the same thing lol I watch videos all the time of things I’m working on myself so I figured I’d start making videos!

Ended up using pressure treated and soaked everything in resin for added protection.

Exactly, completely agree. Boat was kept in the water most of its life but not the plan now for me atleast. Bottom painting it was already difficult enough let alone sanding it and repolishing it lol

Thank you, glad you’re enjoying the videos!

Thank you, glad you’re enjoying the videos!

Thank you, glad you’re enjoying the videos!

Appreciate it man! She’s almost ready for the water

Takes a lot of work but on e it’s finished it’s so worth it! Don’t give up on it

@@brianbluemkejr I know, a boat project takes a lot of work and time (and money) but it all pays back when you launch it for the firts time and everything works as intended)

Exactly, just need to be patient

Yup, replaced it all! Everything is brand new down there now.

It’s like a teal/turquoise color lol and yes, painting is my least favorite thing to do so the help is much appreciated!