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Forum: Engines 08-03-2010, 01:01 PM
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Posted By tjwieseler
I would never have thought that prop cavitation...

I would never have thought that prop cavitation could be the reason for the overheating problem. I know there are some cavitation pits on the prop. I will have to check it out.

I have replaced my...
Forum: Engines 06-01-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By tjwieseler
25% less then the stock 5.7 Yes, I agree. I...

25% less then the stock 5.7

Yes, I agree. I will see what they say. They do offer a 7 year guarantee, but they are 1500 miles away.

I would love to do the 383/6.2, but I don't think the Alpha...
Forum: Engines 05-28-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By tjwieseler
Hey SP, or anyone in the Washington area. I found...

Hey SP, or anyone in the Washington area. I found two companies I am thinking about buying an engine from. They are S and J engines out of Spokane and US Engines out of Kent. Can any of you tell me...
Forum: Engines 05-22-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,711
Posted By tjwieseler
Well everyone, thank you for all of your...

Well everyone, thank you for all of your responses, but I don't have to worry about why it is overheating. Yesterday I replaced the thermostat and decided to take her out and try to see if it would...
Forum: Engines 05-19-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,711
Posted By tjwieseler
That is one of the things I will be checking. We...

That is one of the things I will be checking. We just changed the bellows and the raw water hose before putting it in the water. I am thinking that it could be twisted or maybe came off???
Is your...
Forum: Engines 05-17-2010, 04:08 PM
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Posted By tjwieseler
The boat normally runs at 175-180. Someone told...

The boat normally runs at 175-180. Someone told me the 150 could have been because there was NO water in the thermostat housing.

The raw water hose was replaced when I replaced the bellows before...
Forum: Engines 05-17-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,711
Posted By tjwieseler
Engine overheating problem

I purchased my 1997 2400 SCR in January, so no water test. Purchased from a reliable seller, at least he seemed to be. The boat looked like it was very well taken care of, and only 500 hrs on her. I...
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