Thanks in advance for you thoughts and help
I am seeming to have a problem with my 7.4l Bravo1 drive getting enough raw water to cool the engine at speed (link to other thread) http://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/showthread.php?391655-Problems-with-rebuilt-7.4-running-poorly-and-valve-taps-HELP!!-Update
My question is if the attempt to clear up the clog in the system does not work out as planned (the transom assy is from 89 so it could be corroded up pretty good and not be repairable as some have told me) and I am forced to choose between a new transom assy or a thru hull intake just where would be the best place to install the fitting at?
I have read about being sure it is towards the transom, not in a strake or stringer etc and that all seems pretty straight forward, but also leaves a lot of real estate to choose from.
Below is a picture of the bilge on the side of the engine where the raw water pump is mounted as I am guessing this would be the best side to use due to the pump etc.
Now just where to put it is puzzling me a bit, and I am truly concerned with creating more work from getting to close to a stringer or? Should it center between from the stringer, closest to the transom that allows operation of the valve, or is that totally wrong?
Also can anyone confirm that this is fiberglass only and that there is no wood used in that area (89 SR 260cc)?
I am seeming to have a problem with my 7.4l Bravo1 drive getting enough raw water to cool the engine at speed (link to other thread) http://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/showthread.php?391655-Problems-with-rebuilt-7.4-running-poorly-and-valve-taps-HELP!!-Update
My question is if the attempt to clear up the clog in the system does not work out as planned (the transom assy is from 89 so it could be corroded up pretty good and not be repairable as some have told me) and I am forced to choose between a new transom assy or a thru hull intake just where would be the best place to install the fitting at?
I have read about being sure it is towards the transom, not in a strake or stringer etc and that all seems pretty straight forward, but also leaves a lot of real estate to choose from.
Below is a picture of the bilge on the side of the engine where the raw water pump is mounted as I am guessing this would be the best side to use due to the pump etc.
Now just where to put it is puzzling me a bit, and I am truly concerned with creating more work from getting to close to a stringer or? Should it center between from the stringer, closest to the transom that allows operation of the valve, or is that totally wrong?
Also can anyone confirm that this is fiberglass only and that there is no wood used in that area (89 SR 260cc)?
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