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Forum: Engines 07-02-2013, 06:04 PM
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She's a dog, at least relative to what I...

She's a dog, at least relative to what I expected. Slow to plane, falls off plane in turns waaay before I expect ( with some cavitation, making me think the prop may make a difference). Of course...
Forum: Engines 07-02-2013, 03:23 AM
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Posted By WBubble
Wahoo! Put her back in the water today and she...

Wahoo! Put her back in the water today and she started up. I'm having a warm start problem though. Takes some effort to get started. I'm going to have to check the choke operation. She also seems to...
Forum: Engines 06-29-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By WBubble
The fuel tank was nearly empty when I got it. 5-6...

The fuel tank was nearly empty when I got it. 5-6 gallons. I put a bottle of Heat in and filled up with super unleaded. So yes there's still some old fuel in there but it's predominately new.
Forum: Engines 06-29-2013, 03:06 AM
Replies: 13
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Posted By WBubble
No, I've had it running in my driveway but it's a...

No, I've had it running in my driveway but it's a new engine and today was the first in-water run. I had it out running for about an hour and it did well. Last week I attempted the same with the...
Forum: Engines 06-29-2013, 02:27 AM
Replies: 13
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Posted By WBubble
I'll definitely try your suggestion. The boat...

I'll definitely try your suggestion. The boat also sat for 3 years with a cracked block before I bought it and replaced the engine. Just had the carb rebuilt but she may not be dialed in yet... I...
Forum: Engines 06-29-2013, 01:46 AM
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Posted By WBubble
hmmm. It was level at home and started, level...

hmmm. It was level at home and started, level in the water on try #1 and wouldn't, then at an angle on the ramp and started after clearing the fuel... That's why i was thinking a short created by...
Forum: Engines 06-29-2013, 01:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,361
Posted By WBubble
Boat Starts in the Driveway but NOT in the Water! Ground Problem?

1997 Maxum 1900SR with 4.3L.

She starts fine in the driveway.

...Back her in the water and she just cranks. No pop, no chug, no start.

Pull her back out into the boat launch parking lot,...
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