Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
03-02-2011, 10:55 PM
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
03-01-2011, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
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Forum: Engines
08-23-2009, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 13
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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...
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Forum: Engines
07-30-2009, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
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...
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Forum: Engines
07-30-2009, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
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Forum: Engines
07-30-2009, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
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...
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Forum: Engines
07-30-2009, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
07-29-2009, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,450
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...
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Forum: Engines
07-29-2009, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
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...
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Forum: Engines
07-18-2009, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
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...
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Forum: Engines
07-14-2009, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,566
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...
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
06-22-2009, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,760
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
06-18-2009, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,760
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
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
06-18-2009, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,261
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
06-18-2009, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,261
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!
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
06-18-2009, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,261
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...
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Forum: Engines
06-12-2009, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,702
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.
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Forum: Engines
06-11-2009, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,702
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...
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Forum: Engines
02-18-2009, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
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Forum: Engines
02-12-2009, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
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Forum: Engines
02-11-2009, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
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Forum: Engines
02-10-2009, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
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...
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Forum: Engines
02-10-2009, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
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...
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Forum: Engines
02-09-2009, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
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Forum: Engines
02-08-2009, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,047
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