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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-02-2011, 10:55 PM
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Posted By grantnicol543
Thanks for the reply, no real reason i just like...

Thanks for the reply, no real reason i just like the boat, i think it looks very sleek.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-01-2011, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Posted By grantnicol543
Wink Can anyone identify this boat make and model???????????????

I know its not a maxum but was wondering if anyone knew a bit about boats beyond maxum to identify this boat?

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Engines 08-23-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: New recon engine problems!!!! 4.3 merc 190hp

Hey, got a little update about my engine problems. I spoke to the mechanic at michigan motorz and ha asked me to do a couple of things....pump water thru the main intake pipe from the garden hose for...
Forum: Engines 07-30-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: New recon engine problems!!!! 4.3 merc 190hp

Haha so was i, i think i posted something about it last year sometime!!!

Oh i c, i have done that and everything is normal, there is a miss when i do that, i think it is still firing on all...
Forum: Engines 07-30-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: New recon engine problems!!!! 4.3 merc 190hp

Thanks, thats a great help, at least i dont have to worry about that being a problem.

Grant
Forum: Engines 07-30-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: New recon engine problems!!!! 4.3 merc 190hp

How do you mean pull the caps off?? Forgive my ignorance to the jargon!! :oops:

I was thinking the same about the place i got it, plus im sure they get some kind of tests after they have done the...
Forum: Engines 07-30-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: New recon engine problems!!!! 4.3 merc 190hp

Ok thanks,

There are no misfires though so im a bit puzzled and if the head gasket was gone wouldnt there be a lack of compression??

Im not too keen on removing the heads as it is a...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-29-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,450
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: Keeping extra gas on the boat

There is a product from penzoil called emergency fuel, i think, its perfectly safe to keep anywhere and is apparently good for 20miles in a road car. Maybe worth a look. Might just be enough to get u...
Forum: Engines 07-29-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: New recon engine problems!!!! 4.3 merc 190hp

Hi again guys, Jst to let you know i have pulled the plugs and done a compression test.

Each cylinder has between 130 and 144 lb in2 so all seems fine but 2 plugs on the left bank are spotlessly...
Forum: Engines 07-18-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: New recon engine problems!!!! 4.3 merc 190hp

Yes i do have wet exhaust risers. Im not so sure that the oil would mix wıth the water though ıf they were faulty\fıtted incorrectly because wouldnt that create an exhaust blow noise and the water...
Forum: Engines 07-14-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
Posted By grantnicol543
New recon engine problems!!!! 4.3 merc 190hp

Hi,
İ have just fıtted a new recon block and heads from michigan motorz a highly reputable supplier from what i gather.
All of my ancillaries i.e manifolds, inlet manifold and carb amongst others...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-22-2009, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,760
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: tilt & trim fluid

Thank you very much. Job done :D
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-18-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,760
Posted By grantnicol543
tilt & trim fluid

Hey, can anyone suggest the best fluid to use for the tilt and trim pump on my 1800 sr with alpha 1 drive??


thanks
Grant
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-18-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,261
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: Tilt and trim system

thanks, will give that a try in the morning.

:D grant :D
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-18-2009, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,261
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: Tilt and trim system

I have found out that it is a 110amp fuse ive been trying to identify. Still cant source one in the uk though online, can get it plenty of plases in the states tho!
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-18-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,261
Posted By grantnicol543
Tilt and trim system

Hi guys. I am having some problems with the tilt and trim. When i got the boat (1800sr with alpha 1 leg model year 2000) the tilt and trim electronics were rusty and inoperative, basically all the...
Forum: Engines 06-12-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,702
Posted By grantnicol543
Re: Timing set up.

yeah thats correct mine is the 4.3 with thunderbolt ignition system. There is a purple and white wire there with a blanking plug in it.

Thanks.
Forum: Engines 06-11-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,702
Posted By grantnicol543
Timing set up.

Hi, i have just finished fitting a recon engine to my 1800sr and was wondering if anyone can guide me through how to set up the timing, i know the principle of it and have a timing light, just need a...
Forum: Engines 02-18-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
Posted By grantnicol543
Thanks very much for that but that is a much...

Thanks very much for that but that is a much earlier engine than i require. but thanks though :)
Forum: Engines 02-12-2009, 10:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
Posted By grantnicol543
Yeah thats fine, ive got a mechanical background...

Yeah thats fine, ive got a mechanical background so that sort of work isnt a problem. Are you happy with the quality of the engine and its performance compared to the old one?
Forum: Engines 02-11-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
Posted By grantnicol543
Did you get that from americanmarine and...

Did you get that from americanmarine and motorsports as u mentioned above?
Forum: Engines 02-10-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
Posted By grantnicol543
Ah i see! A uk supplied crate engine would cost...

Ah i see! A uk supplied crate engine would cost around £8500 which is roughly $12400. I could have a recon short block engine and use all my ancillaries for around $1899 plus the delivery what ever...
Forum: Engines 02-10-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
Posted By grantnicol543
Thanks for the feedback guys, The way i see is...

Thanks for the feedback guys, The way i see is there is not much difference in weight between a block and short block engine so shipping costs wont be a great deal more but i will have the piece of...
Forum: Engines 02-09-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
Posted By grantnicol543
yeah i think it could cost up to $1200 to ship!...

yeah i think it could cost up to $1200 to ship! thanks man
Forum: Engines 02-08-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
Posted By grantnicol543
Thanks. Was that a recon, used or new engine???

Thanks. Was that a recon, used or new engine???
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