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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-13-2013, 04:24 PM
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Posted By spydermann22
Mike, yes, I agree, I did think the smoke was...

Mike, yes, I agree, I did think the smoke was oil. I had never seen a gas engine smoke carbon like that before. The carb was rebuilt by Saturday afternoon and we were in the water on Sunday (I...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-09-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,717
Posted By spydermann22
Well I had my mechanic buddy over. It seems I can...

Well I had my mechanic buddy over. It seems I can not diagnose like a pro. Right off the bat he stated the smoke was not oil. It is running so rich that the exhaust was very black. He adjusted the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-08-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,717
Posted By spydermann22
The plugs were actually dry. It did look like oil...

The plugs were actually dry. It did look like oil burned to them though. I did not move the idle adjustment screws, I ran out of time. I talked to the previous owner and asked him about the oil. I...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-08-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,717
Posted By spydermann22
I got the plugs, cap & rotor changed. The plugs...

I got the plugs, cap & rotor changed. The plugs were all exactly the same, black from oil. They looked like they were the original AC plugs. The idle was much better but it still does blow out some...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-07-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By spydermann22
Dan, thanks!

Dan, thanks!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-07-2013, 07:26 PM
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Posted By spydermann22
I agree mmwjr. I did look the boat over pretty...

I agree mmwjr. I did look the boat over pretty well. Well enough to pull the trigger on the purchase after a pretty good test drive and look over. I do wish I would have had an expert look at it. It...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-06-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,717
Posted By spydermann22
At the low rpm, the engine starts missing and the...

At the low rpm, the engine starts missing and the exhaust becomes filled with blue smoke smelling like burning oil. I have burned about 20 gallons with Sea Foam thinking it may clean out the carb but...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-06-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,717
Posted By spydermann22
I was able to pick up plugs, wires, cap/rotor kit...

I was able to pick up plugs, wires, cap/rotor kit and fuel filter/separator. I did get the fuel filter installed. I forgot the PVC valve although it looks very clean, the ball rattled freely and the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-05-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,717
Posted By spydermann22
Carberooter?

I have a problem with my 5.7 alpha 1, I believe the issue is the carb. I recently purchased the boat and the previous owner did state that he thought the carb needed to be rebuilt.
The symptoms are...
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