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15w-40, diesel. I use T6 Rotella synthetic in my 2007. No filter only a screen. Drain from provided drain tube or vacuum out thru dipstick hole. About a quart maybe a little less. I changed mine every 75 hours or annually at least.

If your engine is a 2007 there are two other fuel filters to consider. An LP filter and a filter in the vapor separator tank (VST) just before the HP pump. That VST filter is a common source of the problem you describe, but not easy to replace. I recommend you (or your mechanic) drain the VST...

Depending on how much water you’re talking about, there are numerous places that rainwater can gather and never reach the bottom of the bilge until the boat rolls. The outboard side of the strakes can trap water, not a lot. My 330 will have freshwater in it after the bilges have been completely...

Not charging? When? With engines running? On board charger? Battery switch position? Typical OEM setup is starboard engine alternator connects to starboard battery switch which is house circuit and port engine connects to the port switch. Test voltage at the battery with switches in various...

Pull switch out and spray with contact cleaner, then test with an ohmeter. Replacing parts without testing can get expensive, those switches on my 2007 330 still work fine. They are not complex.

Typically timer base linkage from throttle cable

Where does the crack emanate from on the forward end. Sometimes there can be a flaw in the casting or a nick or gouge that can create a stress riser in the casting, and then a fatigue failure occurs as the crack progresses. If in fact, it was a casting flaw, depending on the year you may be able...

I guess I was wrong! I had been told it would not work. Would be interested in the final install! Thanks for the correction

The simple answer is no. Yours are command link and the 6YC are command link plus. However, you can use many of the different brand GPS MFD’s to display both engines via a Nema 2000 network.

Pretty common occurrence! Usually not a problem. If you’re concerned about lower unit damage run it for several hours and then check the lower unit oil for water (milky) and for metal particles on the lower plug, which is magnetic. 99% chance everything is good. The gears are robust enough to...

On the 330 the intake scoop for the bait well is never out of the water under normal sea conditions. In fact, if you leave the seacock open at higher speeds, the bait well will fill with water due to the pressure resulting from the scoop with the pump off.

Not standard, at least in 2007. I do not have it but with twin 300s have no problem steering.

2007 330 don’t have that problem. Might want to check and see how the scoop looks on the bottom. I seem to remember mine has a slots facing forward and is closed on the aft end.

Some installers also connect the VHF FM radio directly to a battery, bypassing the battery switches, to ensure availability in emergency situations. Just like your bilge pumps.

Thanks! My diesel tank gets in the way if working from the bilge.