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Forum: Engines 06-20-2018, 09:53 PM
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Tuck the drive all the way down to get on plane...

Tuck the drive all the way down to get on plane then trim out for best speed. Same with trim tabs but you can also use them to balance side to side depending on where weight is distributed.
Forum: Engines 06-20-2018, 11:23 AM
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Understand the ROI however there is always the...

Understand the ROI however there is always the wildcard of emotion where you fall in love with another boat so the planned duration for the ROI goes out the window.
Forum: Engines 06-20-2018, 01:26 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
Your boat, your money. Best of luck.

Your boat, your money. Best of luck.
Forum: Engines 10-15-2017, 03:31 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
Typically when one does the modification you have...

Typically when one does the modification you have the block off plate is on the inside water passage and the outside hose is cut which allows water pressure to push water through the lower intake...
Forum: Engines 10-14-2017, 03:17 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
The shower is a bolt on to the upper drive, would...

The shower is a bolt on to the upper drive, would be SS tubing that has a lower scup pickup and a head to spray the water on the drives top.
Forum: Engines 10-12-2017, 09:21 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Yep dry joint. It appears that the...

Yep dry joint.

It appears that the manifolds are closed cooled but I cannot be 100% sure. The lower hose is coming from the heat exchanger but not sure if its on the closed side or raw water...
Forum: Engines 10-12-2017, 09:14 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
I hope the boat is right side up. :eyebrows:

I hope the boat is right side up. :eyebrows:
Forum: Engines 10-11-2017, 12:41 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
Also forgot to say replace the water hose on the...

Also forgot to say replace the water hose on the transom assembly while doing the bellows as on Bravos this us know to clog due to the use of an insert to lock it in place. The hose also comes with...
Forum: Engines 10-11-2017, 12:26 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
Forgot to mention to check for play in the swivel...

Forgot to mention to check for play in the swivel shaft which is the steering pin at the top of the transom assembly. When the boat is out try moving it side to side by pushing on the drive. Common...
Forum: Engines 10-11-2017, 12:23 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
It will ruin the bearing quickly but it may not...

It will ruin the bearing quickly but it may not show signs right away. Cheap enough to replace while doing the bellows. I would also replace the lower shift cable while you are there. They actually...
Forum: Engines 10-10-2017, 11:56 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
If they are that old the rubber will become hard...

If they are that old the rubber will become hard and crack easier. With the drive raised look between the folds for cracking in the rubber. When they fail water will leak into the boat and can sink...
Forum: Engines 10-10-2017, 11:54 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Being 2004 they may be what is know as dry joint,...

Being 2004 they may be what is know as dry joint, which has external water tubes between the manifold and riser and elbow where the old style wet joint has the water passages cast into the pieces.
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Forum: Engines 10-10-2017, 10:18 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
What is the condition of the bellows? If ten plus...

What is the condition of the bellows? If ten plus years old they should be replaced.
Forum: Engines 10-10-2017, 10:16 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
You said the boat has closed cooling is it a half...

You said the boat has closed cooling is it a half or full system? Half only does the engine and full also does the exhaust manifolds. If full only replace risers and elbows if half also replace the...
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