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Forum: Engines 06-27-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 712
Posted By rwc
Just to close this one out, I had very corroded...

Just to close this one out, I had very corroded battery cable connections and the breaker would pop shortly after start up. After three or four times trying to track down the connection issue, I...
Forum: Engines 06-11-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 712
Posted By rwc
I’ve got a spare starter, so I’ll start with that...

I’ve got a spare starter, so I’ll start with that and see what happens. I think the breaker should be easy to get if the problem persists.

Mike, thanks so much (once again) for your help! Without...
Forum: Engines 06-11-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 712
Posted By rwc
Voltage went up to 12V with the smaller cable...

Voltage went up to 12V with the smaller cable disconnected, so not the breaker then?
Forum: Engines 06-11-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 712
Posted By rwc
9.7V at ignition. I can’t find anything I...

9.7V at ignition.

I can’t find anything I can reach on the starter that isn’t battery voltage or no reading, but it’s very difficult to see / reach with the battery in place, so might be missing...
Forum: Engines 06-11-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 712
Posted By rwc
I get battery voltage on the larger lead to the...

I get battery voltage on the larger lead to the 50A breaker and 10.4V on the other side. That doesn’t seem right. Bad breaker?

I’m assuming I should replace the breaker, replace the starter, and...
Forum: Engines 06-11-2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 712
Posted By rwc
Thank you! Sorry for the dumb questions, but...

Thank you!

Sorry for the dumb questions, but does the key need to be turned when checking the voltage at those points? Is the fuse at the starter the one between the positive battery cable and alt...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 06-11-2022, 05:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,113
Posted By rwc
I gave up trying to find one and just did it...

I gave up trying to find one and just did it myself
Forum: Engines 06-11-2022, 05:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 712
Posted By rwc
No ignition

Hi,

I have a newish 5.7L mercruiser MPI

A few weeks ago, I started the boat up to go out, then it choked and died. Started again, ran for thirty seconds then died. Third time, nothing at all (...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-04-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By rwc
I’m pretty sure the mount ripped out at the...

I’m pretty sure the mount ripped out at the transom. Remains to be seen if the screws stripped or broke, no neither one is an appealing fix...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-03-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By rwc
Excellent. Thanks mmwjr! They are...

Excellent. Thanks mmwjr!

They are boatleveler. I guess I’ll have to get out the snorkel and go measure!
Forum: Electronics 09-03-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By rwc
Ah, of course. Circuit breaker. The cable from...

Ah, of course. Circuit breaker. The cable from the breaker to the pump is heavier than the pump leads by at least one size, so they should be fine. Unfortunately, the old leads were about six inches...
Forum: Electronics 09-03-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By rwc
Oh, good thought. That seems more likely than the...

Oh, good thought. That seems more likely than the switch.

Fortunately, I just figured how to access that when the kids broke one of the interior panels!
Forum: Sport Cruisers 09-03-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By rwc
I’d recommend switching to stainless. The plastic...

I’d recommend switching to stainless. The plastic ones get brittle after some years and will crack off at the slightest touch. I’ve replaced about half of mine (two broke, one cracked, and others...
Forum: Electronics 09-03-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By rwc
FW pump fuse

My FW pump failed so I switched to a bigger one because bigger is better, right?!

Now it runs for a few minutes before popping the fuse. I’m assuming I need a bigger fuse for the higher power...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 09-03-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By rwc
Is the gouge just in the gelcoat or has it...

Is the gouge just in the gelcoat or has it damaged the fiberglass?

They were probably describing the colour mix to match the gel coat colour. Manufacturer info wouldn’t help that much on an older...
Forum: Electronics 09-03-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By rwc
Wiper issue

I was cruising home in a light rain recently and started the wiper. Rain stopped, I shut off the wiper, wiper kept on going. The switch is led lit and was kind of flickering on/off. As soon as we got...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-03-2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By rwc
Trim tab replacement

Hi all,

The starboard trim tab on my 2500SE ripped off (just the tab, hydraulic cylinder still there though I’m unsure of the condition until I can get the boat out of the water). Does anyone...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-06-2020, 04:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By rwc
My boat is a 2004 and has lived its whole life in...

My boat is a 2004 and has lived its whole life in salt water, year round. I just replaced the risers last year. They were overdue by at least a season or two and caused an overheat issue before I...
Forum: Engines 07-05-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By rwc
Similar issue here. Turned out the previous owner...

Similar issue here. Turned out the previous owner had a dog that shed a lot and used the boat at a sandy beach. The carb was full of sandy dog hair that was interfering with the flow (either too much...
Forum: Engines 08-18-2019, 03:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 784
Posted By rwc
Intermittent no start

Hi all,

A couple of times now, my engine has not started - doesn’t turn over, just makes a click, then nothing when key is turned. I’ve read some past threads and seen that this is likely either a...
Forum: Engines 08-08-2019, 02:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By rwc
Also, when I drained the coolant it looked pretty...

Also, when I drained the coolant it looked pretty dirty. Is there something I should have done to flush the system? I just removed the port side block plug, drained it, until no more came out, then...
Forum: Engines 08-08-2019, 02:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By rwc
Hi folks, So I replaced the thermostat,...

Hi folks,

So I replaced the thermostat, changed the coolant, backflushed the raw water system, and inspected the heat exchanger. Nothing notable came out of the system and the old thermostat...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 08-02-2019, 11:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,143
Posted By rwc
If I'm not mistaken, you have to pump it all the...

If I'm not mistaken, you have to pump it all the way to WOT to correctly set the choke?
Forum: Engines 08-01-2019, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,780
Posted By rwc
On my boat, I had the serial numbers for the...

On my boat, I had the serial numbers for the drive and the boat, but the number for the engine had rubbed off (I know it's also stamped on the block, but way at the back somewhere...). The local...
Forum: Engines 07-31-2019, 02:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,109
Posted By rwc
2 barrel mercarb I don’t remember seeing a...

2 barrel mercarb

I don’t remember seeing a port but to be honest I wasn’t looking for one.

Dad’s answer was “Just jam the tube down the barrel!”
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