All, I notice a cross marking on the prop stopper bushing, see pic attached. does this have a function, perhaps for alignment with the nut spacer...
H All I'm flushing the thin coolant hose on my DF115A that runs down from the top of the thermostat downwards. When I insert water at the top of...
Thanks! I'm considering doing a long-distance trip with my deep-V hull boat at hull speed. I'm figuring that a prop at max pitch size will reduce...
Hi, The factory specification concerning the WOT of my Suzuki DF115A is ranged 5000-6000 rpm (beyond 6000 rpm the rev. limiter is automatically...
Update: applied the bleeding procedure in the video. Lock-t0-lock is now according to spec (5.2 turns). Turning of wheel now much smoother. I...
Motor is a single 115hp Suzuki, pivots easily when detached from ram. Hoses are SAE 100R7 5/16" 190bar (2800psi) about 6mtr each, standard Mavi...
My Mavi Mare hydraulic helm has a 17cc pump and 83cc cilinder ram. Turning lock-to-lock should be 4,9, but I'm noticing 5,7 turns I read somewhere...
Was hoping to learn some -independent- rule of thumb on cilinder capacity per outboard power range. I notice cubic inches for the same HP can vary...
Dear All, I'm looking for a bull-horn type hydraulic steering system for my 115Hp Suzuki outboard, on my deep-V hull mobo. What would be the...
These 'sliding' cylinder models all have this 'bull horn' design allowing installation without having to remove the OB from the transom: this...
Thanks !! Any idea why the 'sliding' cilinder systems are so popular with all brands ? Less load on the hydraulic hoses/fittings with static...
Hi All, I'm seriously considering replacing my mono-cable steering on my Suzuki OB with hydraulics. Most popular are these front mounted cilinders...
There is indeed a third port, but that one greases the swivel hinge.
Any idea how to replace the grommet without engine removal ...? To get the cable aligned properly, the route of the cable will become a bit...
There are two grease nipples on the swivel bracket, on both ends of the tilt tube. Are you saying that these nipples grease the tilt tube, so the...
Thanks...but I don't follow Motor is a 2017 Suzuki DF115a, steering is a mono cable type Seastar NFB Safe T 2
Dear All, Here's a picture of how the mechanical steering cable is attached to the OB on my Jeanneau boat > [ATTACH] On the left, you see the...
What I don't like about these ACRs is that they require identical batteries: that's not so very practical over the years I think.
My starter battery is in fact a semi-traction battery, and so is the service battery (long stories...) Anyway, thanks for your feedback: again a...
The Xantrex keeps both batteries separated. It senses when the first battery is full and keeps it topped of, and redirects the remaining charge to...