Cavitation issue

[steveinmd]

.

 

[Steve73]

But can you still take your plug out if you need to access it? Won’t that break the seal?

 

[steveinmd]

But can you still take your plug out if you need to access it? Won’t that break the seal?

Yeah. No problems removing and reinstalling. You're just smearing it on the seal. The rubber safe grease I was using just wasn't thick enough.

I think the main thing we are ignoring isn't the fact that water is getting into this area, but rather air is getting pulled past that seal.

 

[steveinmd]

There is enough wax in the container to re-do the seal many times over. I've resealed a few times and seems to hold up well.

 

[steveinmd]

This is what is left after a couple applications

 

[Dami860]

Yeah. No problems removing and reinstalling. You're just smearing it on the seal. The rubber safe grease I was using just wasn't thick enough.

I think the main thing we are ignoring isn't the fact that water is getting into this area, but rather air is getting pulled past that seal.

recommended to apply with a glove?

 

[steveinmd]

recommended to apply with a glove?

I drank from a hose when I was young. No glove needed

 

[Dami860]

I drank from a hose when I was young. No glove needed

Lol same here. Just wasn't sure if it's so tacky that it's tough to wash off your hands afterwards

 

[Dami860]

In my continuing saga, the wax had no effect on my issue. I'm kinda at a loss on what else could be wrong. Any other ideas before I drop the boat off at the dealer tomorrow?

 

[Steve73]

In my continuing saga, the wax had no effect on my issue. I'm kinda at a loss on what else could be wrong. Any other ideas before I drop the boat off at the dealer tomorrow?

Did the wax stop water from getting on top of the plug at least?

 

[Dami860]

Did the wax stop water from getting on top of the plug at least?

it appears it did

 

[TeenGee]

Go to post 19 in this thread.

Thread 'Another Clean-Out Plug Thread'

Nov 20, 2023

There has been lots of discussion about water on top of the clean-out plugs and that its fairly normal. Many people believe that water gets into the inspection port area from the swim platform when stopping, etc. and it fills the clean-out access tube.

I used to subscribe to that theory as well.... until I purchased the 275SD. The inspection access covers and clean-out ports sit pretty high up off the swim-platform. You would need to stop dead from 50mph or have a 3 foot wave come over the back of the boat to get water on top of the clean-out plugs. When I first started using the boat I...

• Judge
• Replies: 49
• Forum: General Discussion

• 
• 

 

[steveinmd]

I'm at a loss, here. You pulled the pump, sealed all joints in the tunnel and sealed the clean out plug. Transom plate seal is another one but that's not going to show up after pulling up some gravel.

 

[Dami860]

I'm at a loss, here. You pulled the pump, sealed all joints in the tunnel and sealed the clean out plug. Transom plate seal is another one but that's not going to show up after pulling up some gravel.

I appreciate the help.

 

[Dami860]

Dealer called and they believe it's possibly a fouled spark plug. Guess we'll see when I pick her up.

 

[steveinmd]

Dealer called and they believe it's possibly a fouled spark plug. Guess we'll see when I pick her up.

Well, that would explain the shaking. What is the max rpm you can run?

 

[Dami860]

Well, that would explain the shaking. What is the max rpm you can run?

I'm not quite sure but it was over 7k at least. I'm a bit skeptical just because if I eased on the throttle I don't have the issue.

 

[steveinmd]

I'm not quite sure but it was over 7k at least. I'm a bit skeptical just because if I eased on the throttle I don't have the issue.

If your reaching max engine rpm, it isnt an engine problem.

 

[Dami860]

If your reaching max engine rpm, it isnt an engine problem.

Agreed. I guess I have to play the dealers game since I'm under warranty though

 

[Drew2foot]

Real simple. The wax comes in a plastic tub and that ish is nasty. Super goey and sticky. I bought mine at lowes but home depot carries it as well. Just smear it on the plug seal. I left it thick to take up any potential gaps. I don't have a water problem on the top side of the plug anymore. It's dry.

Can you explain exactly where this wax goes? Are we talking about the clean out plugs? Do I add it when the plug is locked down in place? So no wax touches the plug outside diameter right? If it did I think the plug would not be able to be removed and reinstalled. Thanks