Forum: Engines
03-17-2010, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 16,089
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
07-16-2009, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,710
another mystery solved
A few weeks ago I noticed that my port fuel gauge read full and my stbd gauge read 3/8. I new that “unfortunately” it was not full, and hoped that it wasn’t at 3/8 already. So I started by...
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
06-22-2009, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,375
Re: bellows expansion tool
I should have responded to this one sooner. I did have a problem with the adhesive. It seemed that after I let the glue set and put the bellows on and then tightened the clamps after an hour or so...
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Forum: Engines
06-22-2009, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,675
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Forum: Electronics
06-22-2009, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,960
Re: Blower Direction should it blow or suck?
Gaz,
What the blower (fan) should be doing is exhausting contaminated air from the space. By "sucking" the air out you are allowing fresh air to enter through the other openings to the space. If...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-22-2009, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,462
Re: Lets see your boat
Paul,
I noticed that you have a BBQ mounted, it looks like the same one I have. do you have a problem with the grease dripping. I have mine attached to my stern rail over the swim paltform. I...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-19-2009, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,660
Re: Zodiac help
Try this link https://www.allinflatables.com/shopping/paint/ I will be trying the coating next winter when I redo mine.
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-17-2009, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,283
what kind of mileage should I expect
Anyone driving a 3000 with carburated twin 5.0 L 220's know what the best speed (most economical) is for these boats, or where I can get the info. I soon plan on taking my 1st weekend trip and would...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-08-2009, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,205
Re: Delivery of the boat.
JP
I have the same boat, same year. I just bought it late last summer and have done a bit of troubleshooting on it. If you have a question just ask and I will try to help.
Jacques
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Forum: Electronics
06-06-2009, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,341
Re: Trim switch problem
Try this link https://www.boatfix.com/merc/mainmenu.pdf
I think it is service manual 11
Jacques
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Forum: Electronics
06-06-2009, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,341
Re: Trim switch problem
I have exactly the same problem, I have not had time to confirm what the service manual says but I will check when I have a minute and re-post
Send me an email and I will try and send you that...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-30-2009, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,387
Re: Where is Everybody??
I'm from Halifax Nova Scotia. For those unfamiliar, Halifax is on Canada's East Coast. This is my 1st true summer to boating. I just got my boat late Sept of last year and only had it in for a...
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Forum: Engines
05-26-2009, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,675
5.0 L dies when taken higher than idle
Getting ready to get in the water I started up the stbd engine on muffs without a problem. Shifted into fwd and reverse up to 1200 rpm, no issues. I then started the port one without a problem. ...
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Forum: Electronics
05-19-2009, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,899
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-18-2009, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,798
Re: KNOTS? not knots...LOL
Hi,
The one I would probably use, and it's fairly simple is a 'round turn and two half hitches" . Here is a link to a demo. https://www.animatedknots.com/roundturn/index.php. Hope it help
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Forum: Electronics
05-08-2009, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,839
Re: Another discovery
Thanks Mike,
I'll have a look at the ground wire, it looks pretty hefty already, I'll check to see if it is at least 4 gauge. The installion instruction recommend a 3 amp inline fuse. The hot...
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Forum: Electronics
05-08-2009, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,839
Another discovery
I was getting ready to install the control unit of my new fishfinder last night and discovered something new. When I was looking for the hot and ground wires to hook up under the dash I could not...
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
05-06-2009, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,375
Re: bellows expansion tool
Bought an expansion tool, glad I did not try to put the bellows on without it. Even with the tool it was no picnic. Thanks
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Forum: Engines
05-06-2009, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,797
Re: Twin 5.0
I've got the same boat, same year, same engines. I just got it late last summer. I only had it in the water for a month to see what needed to be done over the winter. I haven't figured out the...
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Forum: Electronics
05-05-2009, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,899
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Forum: Electronics
05-04-2009, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,899
Re: bilge or transom mount transducer
Thanks SP
I will decide by this weekend, I'll probabbly go with the transom mount, I like the water temp/speed idea and the hole in the people tank doesn't really bother me.
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Forum: Electronics
05-04-2009, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,899
bilge or transom mount transducer
I am installing a new fishfinder. What is the best location for the xducer, in the bilge or mounted on the transom. I have twin sterndrives, would locating the transducer on the transom between the...
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Forum: Engines
04-25-2009, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,787
Re: clip on xhaust bellows
I changed out the exhaust bellows, I guess the clips are on the bellows in order to ground the stainless steel clamps, (makes sense)
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Forum: Engines
04-19-2009, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,787
clip on xhaust bellows
can anyone tell me what the purpose of the clips are on the exhaust bellows. I thought maybe the bellows had a wire running through to act as continuaty, but I cut an old one and there is nothing...
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
04-12-2009, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,975
Thanks SP,
I changed the oil in the fall so I...
Thanks SP,
I changed the oil in the fall so I don't want to do it again. the weight issue wasn't my concern, just wanted to make sure I didn't spill it all out when I removed the drive. As for...
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