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Forum: Engines 06-02-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
the engine cooling is a closed system, with a...

the engine cooling is a closed system, with a stainless heat exchanger. the only thing with the swap that would need to be changed for saltwater is the riser adapter boxes.
ls swap is straight...
Forum: Engines 06-02-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
exhaust was fitted back onto the y pipe and out...

exhaust was fitted back onto the y pipe and out the prop. its stealthy quiet. i wanted this to not attract attention on the water.
Forum: Engines 06-02-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
thanks. im behind on my plans this year, but i...

thanks.
im behind on my plans this year, but i have an aluminum block engine i am going to freshen and use now. it should save another 75 or so lbs. the fuel injection is very "dumbed down" as it...
Forum: Engines 07-21-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,070
Posted By Corfab
when i did mine last, i removed the top cover and...

when i did mine last, i removed the top cover and filled from the bottom. worked just fine.
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-16-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,517
Posted By Corfab
the fish tape doesnt go inside, just tape to the...

the fish tape doesnt go inside, just tape to the side of the cable housing and pull the cable thru the transom. when you put it back together, tape the fish tape to the cable housing again, and use...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-16-2016, 01:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,517
Posted By Corfab
a little grease on the inner cable doesn't hurt...

a little grease on the inner cable doesn't hurt while you are in there.
spin the gimble bearing and check how it feels as well.
Forum: Engines 07-11-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,647
Posted By Corfab
check for spark. if it has spark, try spraying...

check for spark.
if it has spark, try spraying a little fuel in the intake.
chase the appropriate issue from there.
Forum: Engines 07-10-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
just cruising the river today on the way back...

just cruising the river today on the way back from tubing. everything seems happy. other than the trim gauge that quit today.
never run out of things to do with boats.
https://youtu.be/zlmwST2XW9g
Forum: Engines 07-03-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,848
Posted By Corfab
glad to hear its running. I'm sure you will...

glad to hear its running.
I'm sure you will sort out the gremlins.
Forum: Engines 07-02-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
ulyssee speedometer

ulyssee speedometer
Forum: Engines 07-02-2016, 02:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
the platform distance won't allow full travel on...

the platform distance won't allow full travel on the shock if it's mounted to the outside. where it clears, gets on the way of the tie downs for trailering. they fit where they fit.
seemed to help...
Forum: Engines 07-01-2016, 09:14 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
Smart tabs deployed.

Smart tabs deployed.
Forum: Engines 06-27-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
based on someone elses dyno test with te same...

based on someone elses dyno test with te same combo (minus boat exhaust) they were at 380ish, im thinking an honest 350ish in marine exhaust trim? How much power would you say a marine exhaust loses?...
Forum: Engines 06-26-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
if it has to come out, I will. now that...

if it has to come out, I will. now that everything is made to fit, it would come out easy.
I believe I read somewhere the bravo outer will bolt to the alpha inner. maybe it was just the...
Forum: Engines 06-26-2016, 01:43 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
Why do you say that? what do you think is the...

Why do you say that?
what do you think is the fail point?
I do realize this combo will be brutal to the alpha 1, I'm hoping to nurse it along till fall when I can get some time to put a b1 on it.
Forum: Engines 06-25-2016, 11:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
picked up a few props to try for tomorrow....

picked up a few props to try for tomorrow. hopefully one of them works out.
Forum: Engines 06-24-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
I kept the factory thermostat in. it is running...

I kept the factory thermostat in. it is running exactly the same temp as my suburban does,which has the same engine.
I might try a cooler stat down the road just to see if I can get lower intake...
Forum: Engines 06-24-2016, 01:27 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
https://youtu.be/egJE918l88M I will have more...

https://youtu.be/egJE918l88M
I will have more hands on deck this weekend for better video.
Forum: Engines 06-24-2016, 01:17 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
I check the risers and manifolds on the muffs,...

I check the risers and manifolds on the muffs, they were at 85*
I didn't bother shooting them on the lake, but could hold a hand on the riser with no discomfort after 20 minutes of cruising. I did...
Forum: Engines 06-24-2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
I need to find a different upper, or some...

I need to find a different upper, or some different gears. it's got 1.84 ratio with a 21p prop and feels like it never hooks up.
overall it's responsive,and runs well. seems like the cooling system...
Forum: Engines 06-23-2016, 11:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
first test went well. it didn't sink. haha

first test went well. it didn't sink. haha
Forum: Engines 06-20-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,806
Posted By Corfab
I don't know if they used a vortech style...

I don't know if they used a vortech style distributor cap on that particular year, but if it is that would be my first thing to try. the vortech cap replacements have been known to have issues, even...
Forum: Engines 06-20-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
its all cardboard and paper. The boat sat a few...

its all cardboard and paper. The boat sat a few years before bought it, Im sure a mouse made a home in there.
Forum: Engines 06-18-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
muffler removal. :pound::rofl:

muffler removal. :pound::rofl:
Forum: Engines 06-18-2016, 02:05 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,590
Posted By Corfab
still have some loose ends to tie up. pulled the...

still have some loose ends to tie up. pulled the outdrive tonite so I can check alignment and replace bellows and gimble bearing.

https://youtu.be/jyPWXzb7gXw
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