On Wed, 11 May 2005 23:21:25 -0400, "ToneJohn" wrote:

I have a 94 Chaparral 350MAG w/ an Alpha one. I recently started it up for
the season and encountered the following and need advice / help on possible
cause:

1) When running with earmuffs the water is flushed/spit out only on one
side of the lower unit. If i remember correctly last year it was flushed
out on both sides of the lower unit. I never really paid much attention but
for some reason i remember it coming out on both sides. Any suggestions on
possible causes? I keep my boat dry docked and cover the lower unit during
the winter.

2) With the earmuffs attached and shift into reverse, i heard a constant
"slapping" noise coming for the lower unit area. Doesn't sound like
metal.... But when i give it more juice in reverse it goes away, but then
comes back when i idle slow in reverse.

Things i did before the winter: Flushed and Fogged and backfilled with
Antifreeze.
Things i did in the last few weeks: Changed lower unit lube (old oil lube
was clear). Changed the impeller. Greased Prop Shaft.
I did all of the above with someone who knows what there doing

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, before i bring it to the local
marine and get robbed

THanks !! !

-Matt


My water was coming out of only one side, starboard, for a couple weeks. The
mechanic at the marina said 'twas no big deal. Then my starboard exhaust hose
started burning on me while out on the water. Had holes in the exhaust hose.
Turns out the riser was plugged.

Take off the manifolds and risers and check them out. If the manifolds and
risers haven't been replaced in 11 years, you've been lucky. Mine lasted 7 in
the Chesapeake Bay. Most folks say 10 years is max for fresh water.

Don't wait for a bigger problem to develop!

--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."