Hellooooo Cobalt peeps....anyone with a 262 or 263?

[Big Block Power]

Hope the next test goes good. I go through plenty of weeds just ask my props.lol
Never had it over heat thank god.

[AsLan7]

Hope the next test goes good. I go through plenty of weeds just ask my props.lol
Never had it over heat thank god.

Me too bbp.

262 with 380 horse volvo ran like a champ. NEVER had any issues.

Anything else you would suggest they check on this Merc based upon your wisdom and knowledge gained throughout the years?

[Big Block Power]

Did they change the impeller. When was it changed last. Tstat changed?

[AsLan7]

Did they change the impeller. When was it changed last. Tstat changed?

Yes...recent impeller and Tstat change complete.
Hoping debris clean-out will do the trick.
If there is anything else that comes to mind, throw it in. They will cleanse and retest Monday.

[Big Block Power]

Did you see the old impeller? Was it in one piece. Chunks come off and get stuck in some of the coolers. Hopefully it was one piece. And it's just weeds.

[AsLan7]

Did you see the old impeller? Was it in one piece. Chunks come off and get stuck in some of the coolers. Hopefully it was one piece. And it's just weeds.

Gerry said it was more of a gravel issue they saw when they scoped. Impeller was in good shape.

[Big Block Power]

Did you see the old impeller? Was it in one piece. Chunks come off and get stuck in some of the coolers. Hopefully it was one piece. And it's just weeds.

Gerry said it was more of a gravel issue they saw when they scoped. Impeller was in good shape.

I might have a few days off we could load that baby in a cargo plane. Can you grab one? I know Vegas has a base.lol

[AsLan7]

I like your thinkin' big block! Maybe drop into the Cobalt plant on the way home. ....or should I say PaxtonSt.Clair/Malibu plant!...now known as ClairBu

[Big Block Power]

I'm in. Hey fights are cheap from here to Vegas. Under a $100. I have off thurs and Friday. If my salesmanager didn't take off I would fly out there and you could rent a truck I'll grab it and you could meet me in Chicago Sunday?lol
I have free room and board in Vegas.and I'll go boating on lake meade with my buddies. But with your boat though there's it's at the marina.

[AsLan7]

Well wifeee and I just got back from transferring the 263 boat & trailer title's into our names and obtaining the license plate from the local notary. Very exciting until we had to write the $3,000 check for taxes and "fees". Ughhhh. It's a good thing this family boating is a passion of ours!

[Tuscany]

Well wifeee and I just got back from transferring the 263 boat & trailer title's into our names and obtaining the license plate from the local notary. Very exciting until we had to write the $3,000 check for taxes and "fees". Ughhhh. It's a good thing this family boating is a passion of ours!

Very excited for you! Hey, life is short, and our time where kids stay "kids" is even shorter. Boating makes memories..

[AsLan7]

"Very excited for you! Hey, life is short, and our time where kids stay "kids" is even shorter. Boating makes memories.."



Well said, T.

I would not trade those memories for the world....and would spend the money (I've lost track of how much long ago) and do it all over again without hesitation. Great to see you (and I'm sure others here) feel the same. In good company my friend.

Now if I could just get that 263 here. Hoping for a good test run Monday and shipping ASAP.

[AsLan7]

Spoke with one of the marine tech's today at Gerry's marine who is working on the 263.

He said the overheat was caused by a blockage of the tube which runs from the outdrive thru the transom and into the engine. It was found to be partially blocked due to some corrosion (lot of calcium in Lake Meade) and debris. They replaced the entire tube. Normally the engine needs to be pulled but they were able to work it thru skillfully. The rest of the system looked good after they scoped it.

Also decided to have the bellows replaced as well. Test drive on Tuesday. Waiting with anticipation....

[Big Block Power]

Yep for got you have a b3 very common for that piece to get plugged or cracked. Worse in salt water. Yes it's a b to get to.

[Tuscany]

Spoke with one of the marine tech's today at Gerry's marine who is working on the 263.

He said the overheat was caused by a blockage of the tube which runs from the outdrive thru the transom and into the engine. It was found to be partially blocked due to some corrosion (lot of calcium in Lake Meade) and debris. They replaced the entire tube. Normally the engine needs to be pulled but they were able to work it thru skillfully. The rest of the system looked good after they scoped it.

Also decided to have the bellows replaced as well. Test drive on Tuesday. Waiting with anticipation....

Changing the bellows is the best insurance you can buy.