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Forum: Projects and Customisations Today, 12:00 PM
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Gutted! What type of material do you plan to use...

Gutted! What type of material do you plan to use for the rebuild, wood or a composite?
Forum: Engines Yesterday, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 73
Posted By mmwjr
Got ya, you may want to consider a 8.1 which...

Got ya, you may want to consider a 8.1 which replaced the 454 long ago however I don’t think Mercruiser is offering it anymore either. Of course if you plan to build an engine you could go either way.
Forum: Engines Yesterday, 12:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 73
Posted By mmwjr
What outdrive do you have? If the Alpha its top...

What outdrive do you have? If the Alpha its top HP rating is 300 HP. The 454 is heavier, forward motor mounts need to move, need to verify if there is room for increase in height. Another option is a...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions Yesterday, 12:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 80
Posted By mmwjr
Do tell the name! I would go with dry joint,...

Do tell the name!

I would go with dry joint, either can support full closed cooling or raw water cooling. Yes the type of joint doesn’t dictate the need for a spacer it’s the manifold height...
Forum: Sport Yachts 04-15-2024, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 94
Posted By mmwjr
What you replaced are the sensors for the gauges...

What you replaced are the sensors for the gauges which is separate from the alarm sendors for oil and water temp, these are separate units. The gear lube reservoir has a level alarm sensor as well.
Forum: Sport Yachts 04-15-2024, 11:54 PM
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Views: 68
Posted By mmwjr
I know that the port engine needs to come out in...

I know that the port engine needs to come out in order to replace the coupler. What else may need to be removed to get the engine out I cannot say not being familiar with this model.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-15-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 195
Posted By mmwjr
Hopefully you’re right. Typically when I’ve...

Hopefully you’re right.

Typically when I’ve seen broken starter bolts it’s because many aftermarket starters come with bolts that are too long and bottom out before fully seating against the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-15-2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 60
Posted By mmwjr
Sorry not familiar with this model. I would think...

Sorry not familiar with this model. I would think you can find a faucet which is close enough at any marine/RV store.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-15-2024, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 195
Posted By mmwjr
So you removed 1/4” off the top of the block...

So you removed 1/4” off the top of the block where the bolts screw in? How much metal is left? There’s a lot of torque transferred into the block when the starter engages, hopefully it can handle it...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 04-11-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 244
Posted By mmwjr
Don’t try to use that old gas, you’ll just get...

Don’t try to use that old gas, you’ll just get problems. Drain the tank and start with fresh fuel.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-10-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 120
Posted By mmwjr
This is made by Quicksilver. Based on all the...

This is made by Quicksilver. Based on all the things you have said I don’t think there is anything wrong with the control. It looks like a bad trim up solenoid. I suspect you may also have a bad...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-10-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 120
Posted By mmwjr
Since the trim up and trailer buttons both do t...

Since the trim up and trailer buttons both do t work but jumping the motor does raise the drive the issue is the trim up solenoid which is located on the pump assembly. I would just replace both...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-10-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 120
Posted By mmwjr
I’m assuming you have the quicksilver 3000...

I’m assuming you have the quicksilver 3000 throttle control. You can replace it with either a new quicksilver unit on an aftermarket Teleflex control for I/Os. Since you can trim up using the trailer...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-10-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 81
Posted By mmwjr
Boat: wash and wax. Engine: change oil and...

Boat: wash and wax.

Engine: change oil and filter, change fuel filters, tune up, clean flame arrestor, replace exhaust manifolds and risers if saltwater boat.

Drive: replace gear lube and...
Forum: Electronics 04-09-2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 220
Posted By mmwjr
Another thought is there could be a common...

Another thought is there could be a common negative wire loose causing the problem.
Forum: Electronics 04-09-2024, 12:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 220
Posted By mmwjr
Switched power to the gauges is a purple wire.

Switched power to the gauges is a purple wire.
Forum: Electronics 04-08-2024, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 220
Posted By mmwjr
Turns over and starts are two separate things....

Turns over and starts are two separate things. Turn over means just cranks but not start.
Forum: Electronics 04-08-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 220
Posted By mmwjr
If the engine is turning over there is power to...

If the engine is turning over there is power to the B terminal of the ignition switch. The gauges get power from the ignition switch’s I terminal. Does the engine start? If not I would suspect the...
Forum: Electronics 04-08-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 220
Posted By mmwjr
I’m not familiar with this model and not sure how...

I’m not familiar with this model and not sure how it’s powered; outboard or I/O. If the later I would check the 50 amp circuit breaker on the engine to verify it has 12VDC on both terminals. If it...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 04-07-2024, 11:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By mmwjr
Additionally I’ve seen windlasses one of two ways...

Additionally I’ve seen windlasses one of two ways for direction control. The first simply flips + and - polarities on the motor and the other method has two separate winding each wound in opposite...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 04-07-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By mmwjr
The main thing is to align where the rode comes...

The main thing is to align where the rode comes off the windlass gypsy with the center of the pulpit roller.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-07-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 195
Posted By mmwjr
Good luck.

Good luck.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-06-2024, 11:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 195
Posted By mmwjr
I guess this may be possible as long as you don’t...

I guess this may be possible as long as you don’t damage the block drilling it out and that the opposing side is flat that the bolt/nut can provide even pressure across. I would first consider...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-06-2024, 11:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 195
Posted By mmwjr
So it broke flush? Remember these started as car...

So it broke flush? Remember these started as car engines not designed for boats as a primary thought.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-06-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 195
Posted By mmwjr
Have you tried a broken bolt extractor? First...

Have you tried a broken bolt extractor? First spray some PB Blaster to break any rust.
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