V-drive manual says SAE 30 heavy duty non-detergent while the boat manual says SAE 30. I have always used regular 30 wt HD in my 05 without any issues.
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V-drive manual says SAE 30 heavy duty...
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05-18-2013, 02:07 PM
Thread: Water leak thru prop shaft
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The kit included a 1x1x3/8 tee with instructions...
The kit included a 1x1x3/8 tee with instructions to install in the line before the manifolds.
And yes it is the housing that expands due to the water temp.
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05-18-2013, 07:48 AM
Thread: Water leak thru prop shaft
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Converted my 05 LSV to dripless. Over 400 hours...
Converted my 05 LSV to dripless. Over 400 hours later and still no drips. Tight working area but no need to remove the v-drive. I read where some installations fed the seal water supply off the...
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05-06-2013, 06:02 PM
Thread: Prop shaft coupler bolt????
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Link has PDF instructions at the bottom of the...
Link has PDF instructions at the bottom of the page for A.R.E for the double taper shaft. Speciality tools available from elberts.com or skidim.co. Tight working quaters so remove everything you...
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05-04-2013, 07:57 PM
Thread: Prop shaft coupler bolt????
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Used this procedure when I installed my dripless...
Used this procedure when I installed my dripless seal and it worked great.
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04-30-2013, 06:11 AM
Thread: Rear ballast bag connection
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I used the pinch clamps around the bags and...
I used the pinch clamps around the bags and regular hose clamps everywhere else. Old end nippers make a good tool for pinch clamps. I like the zip tie idea.
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04-29-2013, 06:18 AM
Thread: Wake plate problems
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Work the plate up and down a bunch of times and...
Work the plate up and down a bunch of times and check the fluid level and top it off if needed. My have air in the system that just needs to be worked out.
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Posted this yesterday but must have gotten lost...
Posted this yesterday but must have gotten lost in the server restore.
From the 05 manual:
Engine Oil
The engine crankcase oil should be selected to deliver the
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04-01-2013, 11:06 AM
Thread: Middle Ballast Problems
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Check that you have 12 VDC at the solenoid when...
Check that you have 12 VDC at the solenoid when you flip the switch to fill the center bag. If you don't, check the fuse under the dash.
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04-01-2013, 09:21 AM
Thread: New Prop Advice LSV 2004
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My 05 LSV didn't come with perfect pass and...
My 05 LSV didn't come with perfect pass and holding speed was an issue. I switched to a lower pitch prop due to time to plane with ballast loaded but it made such a huge difference in holding speed...
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03-28-2013, 08:01 AM
Thread: Wake plate problems
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It has a smoke tint cover. Follow the black 1/4"...
It has a smoke tint cover. Follow the black 1/4" tubing. Here is a pic of the tank/pump unit.
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03-22-2013, 06:01 AM
Thread: Wake plate problems
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Pump and tank are located in the engine...
Pump and tank are located in the engine compartment mounted to the port (left) bulkhead support. The tank is opaque so you can see the level. If you hear the pump run but the plate doesn't move,...
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03-20-2013, 07:06 AM
Thread: OEM boat cover question
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Bought a Westland cover for my 05 Mobius last...
Bought a Westland cover for my 05 Mobius last year. Fits better and covers more of the boat than my factory cover plus the material is much more durable. My original cover was Taylor Made canvas...
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03-06-2013, 04:09 PM
Thread: Wake Plate Question
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Glad you got it all working.
I have to agree...
Glad you got it all working.
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03-06-2013, 11:17 AM
Thread: Wake Plate Question
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Plate should travel slightly past level so it...
Plate should travel slightly past level so it creates a hook. My pump stays on as long as I hold the lever up or down and I can hear the sound change when the actuators reach the end of their...
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03-03-2013, 12:57 PM
Thread: Thru Hull Fitting Advice
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Check this post out.
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Check this post out.
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02-19-2013, 11:19 AM
Thread: Boat Insurance
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I have house, car and boat with the same company...
I have house, car and boat with the same company which qualifies for some good discounts. Also allowed me to cover all with a 1 mil blanket policy.
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11-22-2012, 10:06 PM
Thread: Westland Cover
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I thought about using a tarp to cover the sides...
I thought about using a tarp to cover the sides over the winter. Had a little fading in the red at the rear corners and the edge of the swim platform over the summer. Have kept the boat in this...
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11-21-2012, 12:23 PM
Thread: Westland Cover
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Really pleased with the Sharkskin Plus material...
Really pleased with the Sharkskin Plus material as well as the fit. Came with rope ratchets for each side.
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11-21-2012, 05:35 AM
Thread: Westland Cover
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Yes frost on the roof and they drop the lake...
Yes frost on the roof and they drop the lake level for 2 weeks every November to give landowners a chance to do dock and shore line maintenance.
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11-20-2012, 08:48 PM
Thread: Westland Cover
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Westland Cover
Boat all tucked away for winter. My new Westland cover fits so good I winterized the boat in the lift and will leave it there over winter.
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10-10-2012, 02:51 PM
Thread: Full cover
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Berg, 2001 Mobius with tower. Doesn't spell out...
Berg, 2001 Mobius with tower. Doesn't spell out Mobius V but should be able to verify with live chat or phone call.
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10-10-2012, 02:13 PM
Thread: Full cover
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Mine has the 3 leg tower but has the same velcro...
Mine has the 3 leg tower but has the same velcro T section. Fits better than the factory cover. I was unsure about fit based on some of the sites I checked but Westland listed my model and year...
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10-10-2012, 11:08 AM
Thread: Full cover
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Just put my new Westland cover on my 05 LSV...
Just put my new Westland cover on my 05 LSV yesterday and the fit is excellent. Extends well below the rub rail and tightens on each side with 2 included rope ratchets. Got the sharkskin plus from...
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My neighbor has a 50's wooden Chris Craft. You...
My neighbor has a 50's wooden Chris Craft. You have to keep them wet so the wood doesn't dry out and shrink. They kept it in an floating boat house and didn't check on it over the winter and found...
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