Welcome to the New Crowley Marine Forum and Support

<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background: transparent url(/attachments/token/77bzy6katmaczqi/?name=bgs_01.png) repeat scroll 0% 0%; width: 256px;"> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; background: transparent url(/attachments/token/2t4mt7m24x3kpay/?name=bgs_02.png) repeat scroll 0% 0%; width: 369px;"> <h2 style="color: #333; padding-top: 0px;">Thank you for visiting Crowley Marine Boat Forums.</h2> Please feel free to browse any of our forums to help with all your projects, or post information for other users to answer or refer to. You can also ask a question directly to our staff of experts and get a speedy and knowledgeable reply. More Information <table style="border-top: 1px solid #999999; width: 369px; height: 32px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="http://support.crowleymarine.com/forums/122076-website-ordering/entries" target="_self"> <div style="background: transparent url(/attachments/token/kn72t06uq7i2p5c/?name=basicbutton.png) repeat scroll 0% 0%; width: 118px; height: 24px; text-align: center; padding-top: 12px; color: #3064cf; font-size: 10px;">Website/Ordering</div> </a></td> <td><a href="http://support.crowleymarine.com/forums/122077-articles-instruction/entries" target="_self"> <div style="background: transparent url(/attachments/token/kn72t06uq7i2p5c/?name=basicbutton.png) repeat scroll 0% 0%; width: 118px; height: 24px; text-align: center; padding-top: 12px; color: #3064cf; font-size: 10px;">Articles/Instructions</div> </a></td> <td><a href="http://support.crowleymarine.com/forums/123238-aftermarket-parts/entries" target="_self"> <div style="background: transparent url(/attachments/token/kn72t06uq7i2p5c/?name=basicbutton.png) repeat scroll 0% 0%; width: 118px; height: 24px; text-align: center; padding-top: 12px; color: #3064cf; font-size: 10px;">Aftermarket Parts </div> </a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background: transparent url(/attachments/token/vhad7jxuamiurtk/?name=bgs_03.png) repeat scroll 0% 0%; height: 150px;" colspan="2" align="center"> <table style="margin-left: 10px; width: 625px; height: 144px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="/attachments/token/tag2pniuvdedasx/?name=evinrudebutton.png" border="0" alt="evinrudebutton.png" /></td> <td><img src="/attachments/token/s0qi7vun1fo9wd9/?name=mercurybutton.png" border="0" alt="mercurybutton.png" /></td> <td><img src="/attachments/token/rr2qkgye2n0fwa0/?name=omcbutton.png" border="0" alt="omcbutton.png" /></td> <td><img src="/attachments/token/4qzzfds7zvoghmj/?name=mercruiserbutton.png" border="0" alt="mercruiserbutton.png" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 2010-03-05T16:53:39-07:00

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Welcome to the New Crowley Marine Forum and Support

2010-03-08T15:51:58-07:00

As a general rule of thumb, the water pump impeller should be replaced every other season. A water pump repair kit is available for almost all outboard models. For steps requiring lubrication use BRP Triple-Guard Marine Grease or Mercury 2-4-C Marine Lubricant. <img src="/attachments/token/bgj8bwzch6hs5p2/?name=1.jpg" border="0" alt="1.jpg" width="207" height="150" /> Step 1.) Remove the Lower Unit: 1)      Shift your motor into reverse gear 2)      Remove the bolts that attach the lower unit to the midsection <img src="/attachments/token/e6a5csraqhsjedy/?name=1.2.jpg" border="0" alt="1.2.jpg" width="176" height="150" /> 3)      Disconnect the shift rod * Not all shift rods disconnect in the same way. Some disconnect up by the powerhead, some disconnect below the swivel bracket, and some disconnect above the gearcase. <img src="/attachments/token/lkie6x2e3e7abg0/?name=1.3a.jpg" border="0" alt="1.3a.jpg" width="179" height="150" />     <img src="/attachments/token/bcddbkaleqjfmm8/?name=1.3b.jpg" border="0" alt="1.3b.jpg" width="164" height="150" />     <img src="/attachments/token/ye672mrmiwu1v5l/?name=1.3c.jpg" border="0" alt="1.3c.jpg" width="162" height="150" /> 4)      Remove the lower unit   Step 2.) Remove the Water Pump: 1)      Remove the bolts on the water pump housing <img src="/attachments/token/0h5costy7x5z38z/?name=2.1.jpg" border="0" alt="2.1.jpg" width="178" height="150" /> 2)      Remove the water pump housing and impeller from gearcase <img src="/attachments/token/1upfhhln8w15wld/?name=2.2.jpg" border="0" alt="2.2.jpg" width="177" height="150" /> 3)      Also remove the wear plate and gaskets from the gearcase   Step 3.) Install New Water Pump: 1)      Install new water pump wear plate and gaskets on gearcase <img src="/attachments/token/ouil6ozsdavxjsd/?name=3.1.jpg" border="0" alt="3.1.jpg" width="177" height="150" /> 2)      Lubricate impeller cup, keyway, and driveshaft 3)      Install impeller so that it lines up with impeller key <img src="/attachments/token/coypuysl0pwjklk/?name=3.3.jpg" border="0" alt="3.3.jpg" width="176" height="150" /> 4)      Install water pump housing <img src="/attachments/token/ynrd556t3mxronk/?name=3.4.jpg" border="0" alt="3.4.jpg" width="178" height="150" /> * Turn driveshaft as you place the housing on top of the impeller * Turn driveshaft clockwise for standard (right-hand) rotation models 5)      Tighten housing bolts in crisscross pattern to assure proper gasket sealing <img src="/attachments/token/5f6aoaxrxoswg12/?name=3.5.jpg" border="0" alt="3.5.jpg" width="179" height="150" /> 6)      Place new water tube seal in water pump housing <img src="/attachments/token/mesnzjxlo1ybr4w/?name=3.6.jpg" border="0" alt="3.6.jpg" width="180" height="150" />   Step 4.) Install the lower unit: 1)      Line up driveshaft, water tube, and shift rod while installing lower unit <img src="/attachments/token/1lhxia79d6zlryl/?name=4.1.jpg" border="0" alt="4.1.jpg" width="179" height="150" /> 2)      Lubricate and install bolts that attach lower unit to the midsection <img src="/attachments/token/xwgrtfuojd14lba/?name=4.2.jpg" border="0" alt="4.2.jpg" width="180" height="150" /> * You may need to connect shift rod before bolting up lower unit 3)      Run motor with flusher to make sure the tell tale stream is constant <img src="/attachments/token/hwhn4v1ifslxwck/?name=4.3.jpg" border="0" alt="4.3.jpg" width="178" height="150" /> 2010-03-05T11:30:03-07:00

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How to Replace an Outboard Water Pump

2010-03-08T15:05:14-07:00

[8] 1. Remove oil level indicator plug and install lifting eye until full thread engagement is achieved. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image004_0007.jpg" border="0" width="195" height="178" /> 2. Use a suitable hoist to remove vertical drive from holding fixture. 3. Remove and clean gasket material from pivot housing and upper gear housing. [9] 4. Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of a new gasket. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image006_0006.jpg" border="0" width="225" height="182" /> [10] 5. Inspect molded rubber seal ring J for proper fit in its groove. If damaged, replace it. Install pivot housing gasket H. Lightly lubricate large seal lip I with OMC Triple-Guard grease. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image008_0005.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="183" /> [11] 6. Slide alignment tool K through driveshaft gimbal bearing L. The alignment tool must slide through the bearing and into engine coupler with ease. If the alignment tool binds going into engine coupler, the bearing and/or engine must be repositioned until alignment tool slides in and out of engine coupler with ease. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image010_0004.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="183" /> [10] 7. Shift remote control of boat into neutral position. Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to shift lever pin M. [12] 8. Lubricate driveshaft splines with OMC Triple-Guard grease. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image002_0010.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="185" /> [13] 9. Lightly lubricate the two O-rings N of driveshaft with Evinrude or Johnson Outboard Lubricant or OMC Premium 4-Cycle Motor Oil. Excessive grease in O-ring grooves can hydraulically lock O-rings and cause difficulty starting driveshaft into gimbal bearing. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image014_0003.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="182" /> [14] 10. Grease both U-joints with OMC Marine Wheel Bearing Grease. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image016_0003.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="182" /> [15] 11. Lubricate outer surface of the universal coupler A with OMC Triple-Guard grease. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image002_0012.jpg" border="0" width="512" height="213" /> [16] 12. Apply a light coat of OMC Triple-Guard grease to tapered end B of bearing carrier. [17] 13. Move vertiqal drive shift rod into neutral position. Propeller shaft should turn freely in both directions. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image004_0010.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="181" /> [18] 14. Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the six studs. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image006_0009.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="183" /> [19] 15. Slide driveshaft C into U-joint bellows and through gimbal bearing. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image008_0006.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="185" /> [20] 16. Check alignment of pivot housing sHift lever pin D and fork connector E of vertical drive to ensure they will mesh properly. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image012_0004.jpg" border="0" width="236" height="389" /> [21] 17. To align the driveshaft splines, use a long screwdriver or 1/4 in. diameter bar to turn universal coupler until the driveshaft splines engage the engine coupler. Slide vertical drive onto studs until completely seated against gasket of transom bracket. 18. Install six flat washers and six new elastic locknuts. [23] 19. Use a 3/8 in. drive 5/8 in. swivel socket to tighten nuts to an initial torque of 25 ft. Ibs. (24 N'm). Start with the center nut and work in a crisscross pattern, as shown. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image002_0013.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="185" /> 20. Use the same crisscross pattern to tighten all six elastic locknuts to a final torque of 50 ft. Ibs. (68 N'm). [24] 21. Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the trim/tilt pivot rod. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image004_0011.jpg" border="0" width="471" height="185" /> [25] 22. Align hydraulic arm bushings F with upper housing boss. Install trim/tilt pivot rod and spacer G. Note: Use care when installing trim/tilt pivot rod or bushings can be damaged. [27] 23. Align second hydraulic arm bushings with upper housing boss. A 3/8 in. bar can be used to turn rod end and align the bushings. Install a spacer G between the boss and rod end. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image006_0010.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="182" /> 24. Pushing or pulling the lower gearcase will also help align the bushings with the boss. 25. Use a soft hammer to lightly tap trim/tilt pivot rod until shoulder of rod is equal on both sides of the hydraulic arms. [30] 26. Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to threaded end of pivot rod. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image008_0007.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="182" /> [31] 27. Install large flat washer H and elastic locknut I onto each end of pivot rod. <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image010_0006.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="182" /> [32] 28. Hold one locknut with a 5/8 in. box end wrench. Tighten both locknuts until locknuts and washers bottom out on shoulders of pivot rod. Tighten to a torque of 32-34 ft. Ibs. (43-46 N'm). <img src="http://www.crowleymarine.com/images/service_images/clip_image012_0005.jpg" border="0" width="195" height="182" /> 29. Remove lifting eye bolt from upper housing. Install oil level indicator plug using a new seal, and tighten to a torque of 48-72 in. Ibs. (5-8 N.m). 2010-02-17T09:55:35-07:00

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OMC Cobra Complete Outdrive Installation

2010-03-08T15:22:56-07:00

<div class="fText" style="padding: 5px; font-size: 13px;"> <div class="cat_text_large"> IMPORTANT: The first 20-hours of operation will have a dramatic affect relative to overall engine performance and expected engine life. Proper break-in practices reduce the potential for excessive oil consumption. It also helps to achieve better engine performance levels for a longer period of time. FIRST 20-HOURS: 1. DO NOT operate the engine below 1500 rpm for extended period$ pf time. Shift into gear as soon as possible after starting the engine. Advance the throttle above 1500rpm if conditions permit safe operation.   2. DO NOT operate at one continuous speed for extended periods of time. Vary the throttle position every ten to fifteen minutes. 3. DO NOT exceed 3/4 throttle during the first 10 hours of operation. During the next 10 hours you may occasionally operate at full throttle for no more than 5-minutes as a time.  4. DO NOT operate at full throttle until the engine reaches normal operating temperatures. 5. Avoid full throttle acceleration from an IDLE speed.   AFTER FIRST 20-HOURS: To help extend the engine life for a remanufactured MerCruiser engine, consider the following recommendations. 1. Install and maintain the correct propeller for the application. Make sure the prop allows the engine to operate at (or near) the top of its specified Wide-Open-Throttle rpm range. Refer to the Owner's Manual, or consult with your marine dealer to determine the correct prop for the application.   2. Refrain from extended periods of Wide-Open-Throttle. We recommend cruising at 3/4 throttle or below for longer term operation.   3. Change the oil and filter regularly. Refer to the Specifications and Maintenance section of the MerCruiser Owners Guide for recommendations. </div> </div> 2010-02-16T14:03:17-07:00

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Break-In Procedures for 4-cycle MerCruiser Engines

2010-03-08T15:23:12-07:00

<div class="fText" style="padding: 5px; font-size: 13px;"> 1. Make certain the drive is filled to its maximum level with the appropriate gear lubricant. 2. Make certain that all bolts and screws are tightened according to factory installation specifications. 3. To ensure a balanced break-in, engage the reverse gear approximately 25-30 times during the first 10-hours of drive operation. 4. DO NOT gradually engage into gear. Grinding the gears will result in premature gear failures. 5. DO NOT perform full-throttle starts. 6. DO NOT operate at one constant speed for prolonged periods for the first 10-20 hours of drive operation. 7. DO NOT exceed 75% of full throttle during the first 5-hours. After the first 5 hours it is acceptable to operate at full throttle intermittently. 8. Clean the drive and transom assembly after each use to reduce the potential for corrosion. Expecially in salt or brackish water.</div> 2010-02-16T13:46:03-07:00

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Break-In Procedures for MerCruiser Sterndrives

2010-03-08T15:23:26-07:00