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Forum: Engines 06-09-2017, 08:17 PM
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Posted By Willy.Fire
does it stall out with throttle cable...

does it stall out with throttle cable disconnected? maybe idle speed set to low?
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-05-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By Willy.Fire
2 1/2 turns each it idle fine. But can't pull...

2 1/2 turns each it idle fine. But can't pull back to neutral with out Rpm dropping and stalling out. So guess this is problem if only I knew where the scews need to be exactly. If I pull the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-05-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By Willy.Fire
So with those settings above it started and would...

So with those settings above it started and would idle fine 10mins (happy face)right at 1000rpm. Went to give it touch more throttle and stalled out right away. Sad face
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-05-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By Willy.Fire
i just went out and did this have not tried...

i just went out and did this have not tried starting
idle mixture needle i just set as - until lightly seated then 1 1/4 turns out
idle mixture screw in neutral - back out until no longer...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-05-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By Willy.Fire
This also does seem similar to the problem last...

This also does seem similar to the problem last summer before the carb rebuild. But then I had it in the water so could start with higher throttle and give it full throttle and it would go and stay...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-05-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By Willy.Fire
So I just tried with extra help to hold the choke...

So I just tried with extra help to hold the choke plate again at about that pencil width opening and it would run as long as we held the choke on as soon as let it go slightly it started to stall. We...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-05-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By Willy.Fire
No I did not pull throttle back. It started to...

No I did not pull throttle back. It started to sputter so I tried to give it a little throttle then died right away. Now when start it will turn over then stop instantly. I have not had time to...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-05-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By Willy.Fire
ok took the top part of carb off cleaned it all...

ok took the top part of carb off cleaned it all up put a new fuel filter in carb put all back together.
Started up and ran for about 30 seconds good at about 1000 rpm then stalled out again. So...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-05-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By Willy.Fire
Thanks. I will try to find them. Do they need...

Thanks. I will try to find them. Do they need replaced or can they be taken off and cleaned to test this therory? Closing the choke plate would allow it to ru. With a clogged or ad fuel filter?...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-05-2017, 03:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By Willy.Fire
There was about 2 hours between the time it...

There was about 2 hours between the time it stopped after running great (thought no fuel) so it would have cooled down for 2 hours. i have been looking at the manual and will attempt to adjust the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-05-2017, 01:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By Willy.Fire
yes choke plate. like i say im a noob sorry. So...

yes choke plate. like i say im a noob sorry.
So when cold and engine not started if i pump it the plate should move or it moves after its started? So sounds like just choke adjustment? When i was...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-05-2017, 01:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By Willy.Fire
3.0 Merc Spring Start Issue

1999 Maxum SRL 1900
Had problems last year and got carbs redone which seemed to fix the problem in the fall. I put 1.5hours on without issues in fall after carbs fixed.
So when I pulled it out this...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-28-2016, 02:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By Willy.Fire
So almost have it done. Went fairly well took a...

So almost have it done. Went fairly well took a full day to strip paint off. Then slowly been working at painting and putting things back together. Put in new wheel bearings and hubs while I was at...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-24-2016, 02:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,608
Posted By Willy.Fire
ok I have a better understanding of how it works...

ok I have a better understanding of how it works now thanks. I will try it this week.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-23-2016, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,608
Posted By Willy.Fire
thanks after how long running in driveway should...

thanks after how long running in driveway should I check? Not sure if it will make it the lake again this year I have never looked at any part of the carbs so not really sure what the choke looks...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-17-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,608
Posted By Willy.Fire
But after just sitting for 10 minutes when i just...

But after just sitting for 10 minutes when i just turned key without throttle it wouldn't fire until I gave it throttle. So shouldn't do this correct? Carbs were just rebuilt by mechanic and it runs...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-17-2016, 02:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,608
Posted By Willy.Fire
Starting stopping engine?

So after giving the new to me 99 3.0Merc boat a good tune up carbs, water pump impeller, gaskets to fix oil leaks, bilge pump and a few more I finally got it back in the water today and have a few...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-11-2016, 02:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By Willy.Fire
Here is how it looks to start. The boat has been...

Here is how it looks to start. The boat has been at the mechanic for over a week so waiting to get it back Monday or Tuesday to get at the trailer. Im thinking about flat white.
...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-05-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By Willy.Fire
ya steel. its in good shape other then the...

ya steel. its in good shape other then the surface rust coming through the paint all over. protection and looks. i found a rustoleum primer i think ill use along with the paint for it after.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-05-2016, 03:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By Willy.Fire
Trailer primer/paint?

So I have been searching and really have not found a good answer on what primer and paint I should use on my trailer. I have started to remove the old paint/rust with angle grinder and wire cup and...
Forum: Electronics 09-04-2016, 03:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,945
Posted By Willy.Fire
try cleaning the terminals

try cleaning the terminals
Forum: Engines 09-02-2016, 01:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,365
Posted By Willy.Fire
I really know very little about carbs other then...

I really know very little about carbs other then how to start a engine with them so not sure about the oil? I would love to learn but also dont want to try things Id be better off paying for. How...
Forum: Engines 09-01-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,365
Posted By Willy.Fire
sorry thought i added pic with missing screw/bolt...

sorry thought i added pic with missing screw/bolt circled. the oil is all along the top area there and looks like dripped down from the top so Im hoping nothing to serious. should I run it again and...
Forum: Engines 09-01-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,365
Posted By Willy.Fire
Poor running 3.0 Mercruiser

Thought I would start a new thread about just the engine. So I took it to the lake this morning here is what happened.
Started great with 3-4 pumps of throttle turn key over then pump throttle 3-4...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-01-2016, 03:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,896
Posted By Willy.Fire
Sounds like you have spent a lot of time with...

Sounds like you have spent a lot of time with your boat Lee. It's good to hear stories like that. The launches here are busy on the weekends and where we spend a month every summer they are busy all...
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