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



PS. I read the post about over-heating. The temp gauge is well before the
exhaust system and doesn't show what may be happening to an exhaust system not
getting water for cooling.
--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."