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Always Happens on Vacation Printed From: CorrectCraftFan.com Category: Repairs and Maintenance Forum Name: Boat Maintenance Forum Discription: Discuss maintenance of your Correct Craft URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33871 Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 2:27pm Topic: Always Happens on Vacation Posted By: td_in_nc Subject: Always Happens on Vacation Date Posted: June-15-2014 at 9:53pm I had a very small transmission leak that I was going to fix after we got back from vacation. Well after running hard for two days I have lost about half a quart of fluid. I am trying to make it through the week by checking frequently and topping off in necessary.   My concern is that it is getting worse. It is a direct drive Supra and I think it is the seal between the transmission and engine which is leaking. So, my concern is the seal totally blowing out and messing something up big. I cannot do the job now at the lake, but there is a marina which may be able to do it. My preference would be monitor this week and take care of myself when I get back. Is this a realistic option or am I asking for trouble? Thanks Replies: Posted By: 8122pbrainard Date Posted: June-15-2014 at 10:04pm Tom. We repeatedly were told by Eric of FFM (when he was still with us) that the forward seal will leak when the pump goes bad. That seal should not see any pressure. You need a rebuild and I do suggest FFM. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < Posted By: td_in_nc Date Posted: June-17-2014 at 12:33am Does any one know how to get in touch with FFM transmissions? Did a couple of google searches and could not find anything. Thanks Posted By: Gary S Date Posted: June-17-2014 at 12:47am I googled Fantastic Finish Marine and it came right up,I'd post a link but I'm on a pad----- ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport Posted By: 75 Tique Date Posted: June-17-2014 at 12:49am http://fantasticfinishmarine.net/#" rel="nofollow - FFM ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” Posted By: td_in_nc Date Posted: June-17-2014 at 12:55am Thank you! Posted By: IAughtNaut Date Posted: June-17-2014 at 12:57am I'll play the role of the naysayer...FFM did my trans two years ago and while that was fine, the boat didn't run for two months after I picked it up. I'll never go back there. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air Posted By: 8122pbrainard Date Posted: June-17-2014 at 7:06am IAughtNaut wrote: I'll play the role of the naysayer...FFM did my trans two years ago and while that was fine, the boat didn't run for two months after I picked it up. I'll never go back there. Why didn't it run for 2 months? Fill us in on the details. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < Posted By: phatsat67 Date Posted: June-17-2014 at 1:43pm I agree the seal shouldn't see any pressure but I also say the seal could go bad. That said, the seal in my dad's PCM transmission was bad as well as my BW. I replaced all seals in my BW probably around 400 ish hours ago. It was going through about a Quart every 50 hours or so. Dad has put 80 hours on his no problem. It does seem like you are going through and excessive amount of fluid in a short time so the trans probably needs a good looking at. Seals are cheap and if you are inclined replace it and hope it works. If not get it rebuilt or throw a new pump at it. ------------- Posted By: IAughtNaut Date Posted: June-17-2014 at 2:10pm 8122pbrainard wrote: IAughtNaut wrote: I'll play the role of the naysayer...FFM did my trans two years ago and while that was fine, the boat didn't run for two months after I picked it up. I'll never go back there. Why didn't it run for 2 months? Fill us in on the details. when I picked it up after the trans rebuild it ran for a half hour then left me stranded in the middle of the lake. I took it back to them, they said it needed a tune up, new plugs wires call and rotor. Still didn't run. Then he replaced the fuel pump...which one? No idea, I didn't know then what I know now. Still didn't run. Then he told me it was the timing... on a GT-40. That's when I really started to believe he was a quack. A year and a half later at green lake Zack put a timing light on it, it think it was at negative 5. He and Tim and Lewy straightened that out. Then he said it was the fuel pressure regulator. He changed that and it finally ran, but real rough. It didn't run well until Reid replaced the low pressure fuel pump this winter. I live 40 minutes from there and I won't ever go back. Just my .02. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air Posted By: Tim D Date Posted: June-17-2014 at 6:49pm Adam, there's part changers and there's mechanics. ------------- Tim D Posted By: jtryon Date Posted: June-17-2014 at 7:21pm speaking strictly about their transmission rebuilds, i wouldn't go anywhere but FFM. send it in a crate and do the swap yourself. get a new damper plate while you're at it.

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