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Forum: Engines 06-28-2013, 04:52 AM
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Posted By BrentAshurst
exhaust manifolds

where is the best place to buy stock replacement exhaust manifold for a 5.7 merc 1997 maxum 2300sr i am actually replacing the whole motor, had a catastrophic failure because of the manifolds
Forum: Engines 07-20-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,700
Posted By BrentAshurst
took it to the boat shop and turns out i have...

took it to the boat shop and turns out i have water in all my cylinders he said he thought the exhaust manifold may have rotted so i guess i will be pulling it and doing a complete rebuild! any...
Forum: Engines 06-22-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,700
Posted By BrentAshurst
I disconnected the electric water temp sensor and...

I disconnected the electric water temp sensor and it ran fine must have been a bad sender unit? I took it out to the lake it ran fine stayed cool we checked that it's pumping water from out side and...
Forum: Engines 06-13-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,700
Posted By BrentAshurst
it cant be timed like a conventional chevy engine?

it cant be timed like a conventional chevy engine?
Forum: Engines 06-13-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,700
Posted By BrentAshurst
just out of curiosity what should the motor be...

just out of curiosity what should the motor be timed at? it cranks over slow and i just replaced 1 of the batteries and all the cables look good so next thing would be check the timing i guess
Forum: Engines 06-11-2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,700
Posted By BrentAshurst
i replaced the thermostat just for precautionary...

i replaced the thermostat just for precautionary purposes, havent had a chance to take it out yet, should i also replace the rubber pump on the stern drive to just in case? a little background its a...
Forum: Engines 06-04-2012, 05:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,700
Posted By BrentAshurst
first trip out

i fired my boat (maxum 2300 sr 5.7 merc) after sitting for the winter it started right up no problem so we took it to the river about 15 into our journey up river to the sand bar a buzzer went off i...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-19-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,265
Posted By BrentAshurst
Factory graphics

where can you buy the factory graphics for maxum boats i am missing the gold lettering on the side and would like to replace to factory pin stripes
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-17-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,019
Posted By BrentAshurst
ok put the 16 prop on full of fuel 9 adults 2...

ok put the 16 prop on full of fuel 9 adults 2 children 2 med ice chests wot was 3800 at 31 mph plained fine we even wakeboarded no problem pulled out of the hole fine, i am confident with 2 people it...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-15-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,019
Posted By BrentAshurst
sorry were down to 8 people and 2 small children...

sorry were down to 8 people and 2 small children full of fuel cause were going on a long river trip. 16 prop on it now but i am taking the tools to change back to a 15 if need be
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-15-2011, 04:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,019
Posted By BrentAshurst
sorry i am new and didnt know there was already...

sorry i am new and didnt know there was already about 100 post on this same issue. having said that i still need advice i put the 16 on and plan on going back to the river this weekend
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-15-2011, 04:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,019
Posted By BrentAshurst
Prop Selection

i just bought a 97 maxum 2300sr it has a 5.7 motor(not the mag just the regular 350) alpha 1 out drive. i went to the river and it topped out at 30 mph at 4000 rpms. i checked the prop it has a 15 on...
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