Go Back   Maxum Boat Owners Club - Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Click Here to Login
Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 34
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: mmwjr
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-06-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Don't know about your boats dry weight. Try...

Don't know about your boats dry weight.

Try using merc's prop calculator as it will allow to request hole shot performance. Going to SS will help as well as it does not flex as much however if...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-07-2016, 02:47 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Slow speed wonder is common on all single screw...

Slow speed wonder is common on all single screw boats. The reaction time is slow so make minor adjustments and wait for the reaction.

Telling the difference between u joints and the gimbal...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-10-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
1. I do not think this is a choke issue 2....

1. I do not think this is a choke issue

2. Either idle circuit adjustment or float too high.

3. Does pressing the switch several times make the trim work? If so most likely bad soleniod.
...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-04-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a...

How do you eat an elephant?

One bite at a time. ;)

:usa: happy 4th
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-04-2016, 03:11 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Thanks hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend...

Thanks hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend as well.

Not sure how the wires were ran. Yep sounds like you need to pull a new one.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-02-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
You can use a socket on the balancer center bolt...

You can use a socket on the balancer center bolt but only turn counter clockwise so if the engine is tight you will only loosen the bolt and not break it off.

Measure the diameter of the balancer...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-01-2016, 02:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Any manufacture will do, some units have...

Any manufacture will do, some units have adjustable arm lengths.

There is another style that had a float that rides up and down on a shaft.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-30-2016, 01:28 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
The inductance of the gauge should limit the...

The inductance of the gauge should limit the current so the fuse won't blow. You can use a resistor to do this if you want to limit the current further. Try 200 ohm at 1W to play it safe.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-29-2016, 01:14 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
When ohming the sender the power has to be off....

When ohming the sender the power has to be off. Remove both wires from the sender then measure the resistance.

Remove the sender wire from the back of the fuel gauge. Turn the key to run and see...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-28-2016, 10:13 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Do as Dan said try grounding the sender then...

Do as Dan said try grounding the sender then remove it to see if the gauge moves.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-28-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Yes that will show it provides the proper...

Yes that will show it provides the proper resistance range and you can see that the gauge moves from empty to full.

What it wont prove is whether the float is working correctly in the tank.'
...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-26-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Take care of that timing ASAP otherwise you will...

Take care of that timing ASAP otherwise you will damage the engine if she is pinging under load.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-26-2016, 03:06 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Well if it stays running you probably got it...

Well if it stays running you probably got it correct.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-25-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
The new unit is universal and has normally open...

The new unit is universal and has normally open and normally closed and a common. You need to connect to the common and NO. The NO closes when oil pressure exists.

The bell shaped thing is the oil...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-25-2016, 09:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Go to the documents tab of this site to get the...

Go to the documents tab of this site to get the Merc manual fir your engine and drive.

Idle is either 550 or 650 rpm don't recall.

When setting the timing of the Thunderboly V you need to...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-25-2016, 04:03 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
At 55 I'm right there with you guys.

At 55 I'm right there with you guys.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-24-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Yep the top of the float should be parallel to...

Yep the top of the float should be parallel to the top of the carb in this position.

That is speaking in rough terms.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-23-2016, 12:59 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Sounds like it just needs a total rebuild.

Sounds like it just needs a total rebuild.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-22-2016, 02:13 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Turn mixture screws all the way in but till they...

Turn mixture screws all the way in but till they just stop, then turn them out 2 1/2 turns.

Floats may be set high, leaking needle valve, ...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-21-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Sometimes it helps to remove the exhaust manifold...

Sometimes it helps to remove the exhaust manifold to gain access to the starter
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-10-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Typically there is a second small terminal but it...

Typically there is a second small terminal but it should not matter as they both get the same voltage applied when the soleniod closes.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-10-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Modern cars have these safety features and more.

Modern cars have these safety features and more.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-10-2016, 02:05 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
The purple/ yellow wire should be on the small...

The purple/ yellow wire should be on the small terminal across from the terminal that the red/white wire is on.

There is a slave soleniod on top of the engine that is engaged by the key ignition....
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-09-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Nice looking boat but needs some cleaning. :thumb:

Nice looking boat but needs some cleaning. :thumb:
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-08-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,581
Posted By mmwjr
Here is the wiring diagram that shows where the...

Here is the wiring diagram that shows where the power for the pump comes from, you need to verify these sources are working.

4636
Showing results 1 to 25 of 34
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT. The time now is 09:27 PM.

Contact Us - Maxum Owners Club - Archive - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.