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Forum: Engines 06-21-2018, 12:38 AM
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Posted By rwc
Thanks guys. I will give that a shot. I...

Thanks guys. I will give that a shot.

I think the prop was cavitating quite a lot when up on plane, trimmed down fully and at WOT. I expect that was the main source of the difference, pushing...
Forum: Engines 06-20-2018, 05:21 PM
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Posted By rwc
Unfortunately, it's not in the title, but here's...

Unfortunately, it's not in the title, but here's hoping you are right that they are fairly standard by year.

I didn't mention, but after the boat was maintained, she makes 4300 RPM. At first, I...
Forum: Engines 06-20-2018, 04:37 PM
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Posted By rwc
Excellent points fellows. Thanks. I'm pretty...

Excellent points fellows. Thanks.

I'm pretty enamoured with this boat right now, but it's true that could change. It's my first boat, so I guess that's part of the reason I'm hoping to make it...
Forum: Engines 06-20-2018, 02:42 AM
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Posted By rwc
I'll wind up doing a whole ROI study before I'm...

I'll wind up doing a whole ROI study before I'm able to decide, because engineer. :(

All the rest of the maintenance went fine. Replaced bellows, painted and did all the fluids. No surprises,...
Forum: Engines 06-20-2018, 12:02 AM
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Views: 7,956
Posted By rwc
Just to follow up on this conversation, I went...

Just to follow up on this conversation, I went over the question of the drive shower in detail with my mechanic and he said that while it might be necessary in warmer waters, in his experience it's...
Forum: Engines 10-15-2017, 03:14 AM
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Posted By rwc
Now that I've seen the pics, I know I don't have...

Now that I've seen the pics, I know I don't have one. That said, the aftermarket uptake isn't recent and the engine has 766 hours on it with no apparent drive issues. Maybe this is an issue in hotter...
Forum: Engines 10-14-2017, 06:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,956
Posted By rwc
I don't know about the drive shower. Where would...

I don't know about the drive shower. Where would I see it?

According to the mechanic it should have been changed three seasons ago. I reduced the price accordingly, but hopefully no surprises...
Forum: Engines 10-12-2017, 08:10 PM
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Posted By rwc
sorry about pics being upside down. oops.

sorry about pics being upside down. oops.
Forum: Engines 10-12-2017, 08:10 PM
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Views: 7,956
Posted By rwc
Hi Mike. Checked out the exhaust system and...

Hi Mike.

Checked out the exhaust system and suspect it is dry joint like you described, but entirely sure. I attached some pictures. the first shows two hoses going to the riser and elbow, which...
Forum: Engines 10-11-2017, 12:19 AM
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Posted By rwc
Thanks Mike. I will check it out when the boat is...

Thanks Mike. I will check it out when the boat is next lifted. There is water in the bilge. I pumped it out and now I think there is a little more than the remaining bit I didn't pump. Not sure if...
Forum: Engines 10-10-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 40
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Posted By rwc
I don't know yet. Without info to the contrary, I...

I don't know yet. Without info to the contrary, I suspect they are as old as the boat. I figured since the mechanic is pulling off the leg to paint it anyway, I might as well get it swapped, but he...
Forum: Engines 10-10-2017, 10:31 PM
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Posted By rwc
I think it must be half. Pretty sure there is raw...

I think it must be half. Pretty sure there is raw water through the manifolds. I will be sure to check though. The manifolds look like the most expensive piece!
Forum: Engines 10-10-2017, 10:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,956
Posted By rwc
If it hadn't been for my neighbour, that very...

If it hadn't been for my neighbour, that very well could have been me! Didn't help that my MIL was onboard giving me that you-don't-really-know-what-you-are-doing look.

The previous owner seemed...
Forum: Engines 10-10-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,956
Posted By rwc
Thanks Phillbo! I was thinking the same thing...

Thanks Phillbo! I was thinking the same thing with establishing a baseline. If nothing else, I'll sleep better.

Mechanic is a really nice guy, but keeps talking about doing what my cashflow will...
Forum: Engines 10-10-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,956
Posted By rwc
Replacing exhaust manifolds, risers

I recently bought a 2004 2500 SE. The boat has closed cooling and lives permanently in salt water (and has always done so).

During the inspection, the mechanic told me to go back and check the...
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