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Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-01-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,658
Posted By HairyLady
2400 scr replacement port windows

Anyone know where to get replacement portals (windows) for a 1998 2400 SCR? I went to West Marine, who claimed to have replacement windows that are made by Beckson, but they are not "actually"...
Forum: Engines 10-14-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,415
Posted By HairyLady
Question SCR 2400 Prop Pitch?

Anyone know what prop I need on a 1998 SCR 2400, 5.0 305 CID Merc engine, Alpha Gen 2 out drive?
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-13-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,161
Posted By HairyLady
Is there supposed to be a nut on top of the arm...

Is there supposed to be a nut on top of the arm to keep it in place? mine have nothing after above the arm, no washer, nut, or cap?
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-13-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,161
Posted By HairyLady
It looks like the arm should turn to line up with...

It looks like the arm should turn to line up with the flats sides of the bolt, then be pulled out. Is this true? If I pull it straight off won't I destroy the threads and the arm hole?
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-13-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,161
Posted By HairyLady
Cool Removal of Windshield Wiper Arm?

1998 SCR 2400. I cannot seem to remove the wiper arm so that I can refinish it. There is a threaded piece coming through another piece at the top, but it appears to be rotted solidly on to the...
Forum: Engines 09-10-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,483
Posted By HairyLady
Well, yesterday I found that the oil pressure...

Well, yesterday I found that the oil pressure switch is bad, as when I bypassed it I could then hear the fuel pump pumping as soon as I turn my key, even before I try to crank the engine over. So...
Forum: Engines 09-09-2013, 11:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,483
Posted By HairyLady
The pump provides fuel to about 15 seconds, then...

The pump provides fuel to about 15 seconds, then the engine dies. I think that the power for the fuel pump becomes the job of the oil pressure sensor, and that may be the problem. Someone else stated...
Forum: Engines 09-09-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,483
Posted By HairyLady
Engine runs for about 20 seconds and dies

OK, new starter, slave solenoid, spark plugs, check all connections. I did fix a bad connection on the starter that runs to the fuel pump two days ago. I also gt over 9VDC at the fuel pump. The...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 09-09-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,401
Posted By HairyLady
Dan, what about the black ground wire that is...

Dan, what about the black ground wire that is hanging off the slave solenoid starter? It has a round fitting on the end, as if is should be bolted in somewhere?
Forum: Engines 09-07-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
No, but I will just to see everything else is...

No, but I will just to see everything else is working. I am also charging the battery so I can be sure the battery can provide 12 volts to the fuel pump.
Forum: Engines 09-07-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
Ok, new water separating filter, checked the fuel...

Ok, new water separating filter, checked the fuel pump with 12 volts from car and it worked. Now, I put it all back together and try to start the engine. It won't start, but I took off the fuel...
Forum: Engines 09-06-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
Thanks Dan. I check the pump with 12 VDC and it...

Thanks Dan. I check the pump with 12 VDC and it is fine. I did find a break in continuity on the yellow/purple wire that goes from the starter to the fuel pump. The connection at the starter was...
Forum: Engines 09-06-2013, 12:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
Mike, I have a Merc MCM 5.0 V8. I took the fuel...

Mike, I have a Merc MCM 5.0 V8. I took the fuel line off the carb already and turned the ignition while the metal tube was just dangling there, and no fuel. There was plenty of fuel in the...
Forum: Engines 09-05-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
I have it down to the fuel pump, as I can find...

I have it down to the fuel pump, as I can find fuel in all tubing until the tubing leaves the fuel pump. Just have to figure out how to remove it as it is in a rusty area and nuts are locked in....
Forum: Engines 09-05-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
I am going to start tracing the fuel lines back...

I am going to start tracing the fuel lines back from the carbs to the throttle. Change the fuel filter / separator, and see what happens.
Forum: Engines 09-05-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
OK, after a night of rest, my mind is clearer....

OK, after a night of rest, my mind is clearer. So, what did I did just before the engine would not run? I tried to re-install the lower unit, the throttle got stuck forward (because of the two pieces...
Forum: Engines 09-04-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,685
Posted By HairyLady
I have a manual Mike, but I am a Certified...

I have a manual Mike, but I am a Certified Financial Planner. I have very little time to study up on fixing boat engines and out drives. At first I didn't even know what it was, so I couldn't...
Forum: Engines 09-04-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
Ummmm. I may be from the north, but I an not...

Ummmm. I may be from the north, but I an not stupid...just not a boat mechanic...lol. No, that is not the problem. I don't think it is getting fuel. Why this is happening after I changed the plugs...
Forum: Engines 09-04-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
Excellent idea Mike. We used to do that back in...

Excellent idea Mike. We used to do that back in the day when we worked on our POS 56 chevys and fords. I will try that I am thinking it is a fuel issue. Does the engine have to be running for gas to...
Forum: Engines 09-04-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
One guy who put the lower unites without lining...

One guy who put the lower unites without lining up the water tubes correctly had the same issues, and claimed it was because it caused it not to have enough "back pressure"? I would rather not re...
Forum: Engines 09-04-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
Well, almost Mike. I turned the key, beer in...

Well, almost Mike. I turned the key, beer in hand, and it started. The wife and I clapped, but in about 13 seconds, it died. After that is would turn over, but not start. I am wondering if I missed...
Forum: Engines 09-04-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
Mike, did you have to drain all the oil out...

Mike, did you have to drain all the oil out again, or can I drain half, and be able to realign the joint without fully dropping the lower unit?

OK, Part II: I lowered the unit and saw the...
Forum: Engines 09-04-2013, 01:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
Guess it was a weight thing JP? It would be like...

Guess it was a weight thing JP? It would be like 90 lbs put together. Oh well, I will drop the lower half and see if any damage was done, then try again.

If the throttle moves freely, after I take...
Forum: Engines 09-04-2013, 01:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
Thanks Mike. Can you see if the two mate after...

Thanks Mike. Can you see if the two mate after you install the lower unit? I do think that we may have moved the unit around enough to more it so it wasn't pointing forward. Thanks for the idea of...
Forum: Engines 09-04-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,139
Posted By HairyLady
throttle stuck after out drive install

Re: Alpha One Generation 2. I re-installed the upper part of the out drive today first, seemed to go in well, and all the bolts went in easy. Then I re-installed the lower unit. I didn't expect it...
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