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My 1973 410 has two helms and auto pilot. Right now I am having the lower helm rebuilt due to a fluid leak. I am also having the rudder cylinder being rebuilt for another reason. The reason is the boat wants to wander off left of course requiring me to steer back right often. I am hoping it was a leak internally on the rudder cylinder causing that.

There is a possibility the auto pilot has a problem causing the steering course correction. I don't use auto pilot so if needed I can remove/bypass it. I could also replace/rebuild the bypass valves in it. I am not clear on how the auto pilot is plumbed in. The rudder cylinder has four hose connections, not two. I assume the upper and lower helm comprise these four connections. That leave the question how is the auto pilot connected and how to bypass…

Hello,

I had some luck with a partial rebuild I did a couple years ago on the starboard engine. I replaced one bad piston (right rear) that got pitted/corroded from water entering in from a plugged riser most likely. The engine was frozen when I took it over 6 years ago ('72 410 Commander). Long story short, I've only put in around 50 hours since finishing the rebuild. I had the heads machined, a couple of bent valves replaced, new pushrods, the intake boiled out, and the risers changed. The engine seemed to run fairly well but it has lower oil pressure at idle after it warms. 65 lbs when started, but then drops down to the first mark on the original gauge (assuming the gauge is accurate). I've was in denial of course and just tried to keep more RPMs on it. I don't run the boat as much…

My boat’s out of the water for a bit. Bottom paint being the main reason. While under there, I found the props very difficult to spin. Zincs were totally gone. Any tips for bearing replacement? 1-1/4 shafts. Thanks!