Well The Mercruiser Outdrive Is Blown Now...

[@jimmyz2098]

Oh shoot. I hate that! Bone dry! You just never know what's going to happen. Still a great boat. A replacement outdrive... or repaired / rebuilt... and you're back in action. I know you'll get it squared away. You've got too much into that boat - and you are a talented mechanic. That boat was very well used when you got it. Anyway - still a killer boat, and hopefully you're back in action soon!

[@brianbluemkejr]

I’m sure you’ve noticed my luck always runs out eventually lol. Appreciate all the kind feedback, we will get her fixed again!

[@livangil]

Hey for boat there is 2 type of battery the cracking battery and the house battery something to know i didn’t knew ether when I started boating

[@brianbluemkejr]

Yup, when I bought this it only had 1 battery but I added in the second deep cycle battery for stereo and all when the parks off.

[@andreireal9158]

Ah yes - the part where you have to tow the boat against the current by hand standing shoulder deep - I almost felt that 😆 Been there, done that as they say. Also a good idea with the starter cable connections, mine has the same problem of slow start, will check them now. As for the outdrive - better to buy used I guess, a used alpha one gen 2 can be anything from $600 to $1200

[@brianbluemkejr]

100% check the terminals, good starting point for diagnosing the issue. Wish I did that myself and could’ve saved a few hundred dollars and a couple hours in the sun fixing it lol. And yup, used out drive worries me alittle bit because who knows the life it’s been through. Might be looking toward new, who knows !

[@andreireal9158]

@@brianbluemkejr it all depends on your plans for the boat I guess. If you are going to keep it - the new outdrive is definitely worth it. If you are going to fix\enjoy\sell\move on, than a used one seems more reasonable. Also, to make further boating less frustrating think on installing a small transom and a kicker motor, like a 6-9.9 hp outboard. That way you won't need towing at least. It's also fun to cruise on it and save some gas\enjoy low noise.

[@brianbluemkejr]

lol this has been on my mind for awhile now… I for sure need one. And ya I think the end goal is it fix/use/sell before summer ends. Just need to get her 100% first. Just found someone with a new mercruiser out drive for sale on market place for 1200$. Said he put it on his boat then the engine blew, only has like 5hrs max on it. Gear ratio is 1.47 too which will be perfect for this boat. Trying to set up a date to go snag it soon, located in NY.

[@andreireal9158]

@@brianbluemkejr wow, the price is really sweet! not so sure about 1.47 ratio though. That number sounds way too low, like for a diesel engine with low rpm and high torque. The petrol alphas usually come in 1.64-1.85-1.92. Dunno, ask where he got it and if it was from\for a diesel, that's probably how he blew the motor (with excessive load) and the same might happen to yours.

[@brianbluemkejr]

So he had it on a 350 V8. Everything I saw online showed typically V8s run 1.47 or 1.32, v6 run 1.65 or 1.85 and 4 cylinders run 1.98. What would you recommend running on it?

[@gbarg659]

Everstart Batteries are made by Johnson controls and are amongst the best battery you can buy in a wet cell battery.

[@brianbluemkejr]

Wow didn’t know that, found out that it wasn’t the battery either. It was those crusty terminals preventing it from cranking over. Now I have a brand new spare battery! lol

[@joshuacoey9392]

So i just watched every one of your videos and when i saw the title of this one i remembered when you changed it last and never filled it back up. I remember thinking, he's gonna leave it empty? Im sorry brother but I hope you get it back running soon!

[@brianbluemkejr]

Hey thanks for watching them all!! Do you remember which video I didn’t fill it back up in? I’m about to go back and watch them all to see lol. I can’t remember the time line of everything I did but I only remember draining and refilling it 1 time but maybe I did a second time and never refilled? 🤷🏻‍♂️ that would explain why I never saw any leaks lol

[@joshuacoey9392]

@@brianbluemkejr so i dont recall which one specifically, but i know you drain and filled it then when you changed the gasket at the transom you drained it again but never refilled it. Maybe im crazy but i don't recall seeing you refill it anyways!

[@brianbluemkejr]

lol I just went back to rewatch it, so in the first test drive video I brought it back and tour it all apart, I didn’t record me refilling it but I did mention it at 36:40 that I refilled it. I have no clue where that fluid went but it sure was bone dry up top after it blew. I still haven’t popped open the drain plug yet since they say it broke so interested to see what comes out of there.

[@joshuacoey9392]

@@brianbluemkejr well im waiting to see what happens! Literally yesterday brought home a 93 bayliner capri 17' that needs new floor and upholstery. Hence how i found my way to your channel hahaha

[@brianbluemkejr]

That’s awesome best of luck with it!

[@hquiroz113064]

awesome video! hope you get it fixed soon. do you have a link to that tire mount?

[@brianbluemkejr]

Appreciate it! Glad you’re enjoying the channel. Here’s the link: a.co/d/05YeDfGQ

[@alanst.peters3593]

Brian, first thing, never - never run your motor with the drive unit trimmed to an up position!

[@brianbluemkejr]

Of course not! About half way through when I started the engine up in the driveway the out drive was not trimmed up, it was tilted down a good bit

[@luiscardozo0000]

@@brianbluemkejr you dont get it half way is a lot , it damage the same way pretty much

[@brianbluemkejr]

I was saying halfway through the video, when I started it in the driveway. The out drive way as close to down as I could get it, basically the same as running it trimmed up in the water.

[@johnhart686]

Never Ever!

[@brianbluemkejr]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mattdudley3789]

You will likely find the gear oil in the driveshaft bellows. There is enough space in the bellows to accept all of the gear oil from the outdrive.

[@brianbluemkejr]

Ya that’s what I’m thinking… if it’s not in there, I have no clue where it went. It was parked on concrete for the last 8 months and never leaked at all.

[@pitbullgamer8116]

Thats why boat stands for Bust Out Another Thousand

[@brianbluemkejr]

Sure does lol I’m learning the hard way!

[@deksea]

They're fenders, brian. Fenders.

[@brianbluemkejr]

Fenders! Sorry about that lol

[@deksea]

@@brianbluemkejr 🙂

[@brianbluemkejr]

I’ll get better with my terminology I promise

[@yamagrow420]

Thanks for the video. I will rent a boat or take a $55 fishing trip.

[@brianbluemkejr]

lol enjoy!

[@jeffmurphy9987]

Just a fun fact Walmart batteries are made by same company that makes Optima

[@brianbluemkejr]

Yup, heard that before too. Turned out it wasn’t the battery issue but instead a terminal issue

[@cordelldoucette225]

Bad ground will do bad things as well

[@brianbluemkejr]

It sure did! Learned to always check the basics first now before throwing parts at it

[@edwardbughiuc100]

test drive on land first.And keep your ears open out on the water . Pretty sure those gears were loud enough to hear if you didn't floor it right from the get go

[@brianbluemkejr]

I couldn’t hear a difference at all but good advice. I try to be as aware as possible with my surroundings with everything I do, just didn’t notice anything different or out of the ordinary. Better luck next time!

[@luiscardozo0000]

it will be too expensive to fix .,,i think is garbage already ,,,recomend put it in the junkyard before it bothers in the driveway for a long time

[@brianbluemkejr]

The whole boat or just the current out drive?

[@alanshaw4655]

boat= bust out another thousand..lol. you are going to learn real fast...there is nothing cheap about owning, running a boat.

[@brianbluemkejr]

Yup, I’m well aware of that at this point 😂 just want one day out on the water that doesn’t end in being pulled back lol

[@fixitjames3388]

Check the timing

[@brianbluemkejr]

Timing for the engine? What exactly for?

[@fixitjames3388]

My comment was for the hard start before I see you fixed the wiring

[@brianbluemkejr]

Ahh okay makes sense, appreciate the feedback!

[@leesmith5419]

If you can afford it man buy it brand new you'll never be happy with a used one I promise you

[@brianbluemkejr]

Ya I’m juggling that option right now, think it might be my best bet. Especially with the 3yr warranty, can’t beat that.

[@alanshaw4655]

@@brianbluemkejr yes..save another break down, buy it new !. do not waste your time and money on a used unit. yes..i know they are not cheap ?, but its the piece of mind that will cover the tears later !.

[@brianbluemkejr]

Facts, going to start looking tonight.

[@leesmith5419]

@@brianbluemkejr lots of luck dude I hope you find what you need

[@brianbluemkejr]

Appreciate it!

[@BRJ2012]

F

[@brianbluemkejr]

Yup… sucks for sure lol

[@buddybaumann528]

Check the timing

[@brianbluemkejr]

Just curious, what would make you think the timing could be off?