Cobalt Boats Forum

AsLan7 wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:13 amI used to mount our goPro camera in the engine compartment and record the engine under load to diagnose leaks or odd challenges.

I have an inexpensive GoPro clone for just these purposes. I can mount it under my vehicles to check for suspension noises.

If you look at the MSDS of the Starbrite bilge cleaner, it's active ingredients are isopropyl alcohol and sulfuric acid so any kind of cleaner that uses something similar will work.

Personally, I just use simple green and a scrub brush.

Assuming Volvo since it has the crank mounted pump.

I wonder how careful they were to inspect the pump bearing play. I would also be considering replacing the idler pulley.

I replaced mine on my R5 since it sticks up and I would hit the garage door where I store it. I would have given it to you but I threw it away.

Instead...I bought a flat light that sits on top of my tower.

Similar to this one.
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I agree it's not fun, but honestly, I'm still limited to the size of the dipstick tube. It's not that much different. If 1/4" fits down it, then it can't be more than 3/16' ID. What I am really gaining? Plus, I would have to re-engineer the fitting on top of the pump. As is it does it in about 15 ...

Almost looks like you could attach some clear tubing to the top of the unit and then run that to a garden hose adapter. Would use hose clamps on each end so it wouldn't leak.

Something like this might work depending on hose diameter.

Trust me, you will get tired of trying to suck oil through that ...

glstraughn wrote: Fri Nov 22, 2024 6:58 pm Thank you all - yes an absolutely beautiful place to be!

And she has 300HP, enough to cruise at 45mph at elevation 6200.

Where on Tahoe are you?

100% agree. These new engines make winterization and oil changes a breeze. One tip I will offer- I have a 2016 5.3 and the vacuum pump from west marine. That particular pump uses a 1/4" hose that goes down the center of the dipstick tube (yes it's slow). THe tube that comes with the pump is ...

100% agree. These new engines make winterization and oil changes a breeze. One tip I will offer- I have a 2016 5.3 and the vacuum pump from west marine. That particular pump uses a 1/4" hose that goes down the center of the dipstick tube (yes it's slow). THe tube that comes with the pump is not ...

That is correct.

Make sure you replace the o-rings on all 3 plugs when doing a gear oil change.

Often, you can get these connectors with pigtails so you don't have to buy separate pins and use a crimper.


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I use oxalic acid. Sometimes I spray it...sometimes I mix in a bucket and use a brush. Works amazing.

Search officially ended today. Just 1100 miles to get it home. 2020 R7 exactly what we were looking for. Marinemax Nisswa, MN was great to deal with. Had it surveyed , with sea trial, and made the 1100 mile , one way, drive from NY. Boat had been completely detailed inside and out as part of deal ...

I don't have trim tabs on my R5 and never really had an occasion that I really needed them

If the batteries have a disconnect switch, that works although I still use a battery charger that keeps the batteries floated all winter.