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Forum: Engines 12-14-2014, 10:52 PM
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Posted By canada randy
Hours are unknown. No hour meter if you can...

Hours are unknown. No hour meter if you can believe that. I thought all boats had em. The leakdown test indicated any leakage was at the rings. She doesn't smoke. Runs very good actually. Just not as...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 12-14-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 32,831
Posted By canada randy
The 19" may help then. I think the engine is...

The 19" may help then. I think the engine is rated to run 4200 rpm to 4400 rpm full throttle. The diameter increases with the 19" though. 17 3/4" x 21" pitch vs 18 1/4 x 19" pitch.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 12-14-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,213
Posted By canada randy
Water was calculated at 300 lbs. Gear included in...

Water was calculated at 300 lbs. Gear included in 7700 lbs boat. That's probably why it weighs more than than any specs I've read. Passengers take their own vehicles and meet me at the launch. I only...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 12-14-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,213
Posted By canada randy
I need 4 wheel drive engaged to pull mine out. I...

I need 4 wheel drive engaged to pull mine out. I live on flat lands otherwise I'd be looking for a diesel with more pulling power. I don't tow very often.
Forum: Engines 12-13-2014, 04:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 24,936
Posted By canada randy
I wish I had 150 psi. My 1995 7.4 L has around...

I wish I had 150 psi. My 1995 7.4 L has around 105 psi each. I then did a leak down test and they came in at around 8 % . I was ready to pull it out and rebuild it. Then I found a Mercruiser Service...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 12-13-2014, 03:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 32,831
Posted By canada randy
1995 2700 scr 7.4L Bravo 2 21" pitch aluminum 3...

1995 2700 scr 7.4L Bravo 2 21" pitch aluminum 3 blade quicksilver prop. If I remember right, to plane 3500-3600 rpm = 25-28 mph. 3800 RPM = 30 mph which feels nice and high on the water with no...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 12-13-2014, 03:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,213
Posted By canada randy
I have a 1995 2700 scr. I weighed and measured so...

I have a 1995 2700 scr. I weighed and measured so here's what my totals were. Length from swim platform to anchor roller 29'6". Width 9'8". Weight with gear, batteries, stereo equiptment, etc 7.4L...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-30-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 65,458
Posted By canada randy
I wanted twin 7.4L around 35 feet and 12 foot...

I wanted twin 7.4L around 35 feet and 12 foot beam aprox. But thats just a little too big to trailer. Which i may have to do from time to time. Settled on single 7.4L Bravo2 1995 2700 SCR. 30x10...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-30-2010, 03:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,217
Posted By canada randy
That is a bummer. Doesn't sound right to me....

That is a bummer. Doesn't sound right to me. Sorry to hear dude.

What's 5200 ? How do they check moisture content ? Don't mean to hi-jack thread but i've seen 2-3 inch stress crack in gel coat...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-30-2010, 02:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,275
Posted By canada randy
Leak down test showed 8 % loss or less on all...

Leak down test showed 8 % loss or less on all except #6 cyl. Which was 20%. Appears exhaust valve. Not sealing proper and possibly sticking. I may (should) pull that head off when i do intake...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-30-2010, 02:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,923
Posted By canada randy
Thought i saw note at bottom of page . Thanks for...

Thought i saw note at bottom of page . Thanks for info. Its been helpful.
Randal
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-25-2010, 02:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,275
Posted By canada randy
I'm going to have to run engine to warm up at...

I'm going to have to run engine to warm up at shop. I have muffs i used on the alpha. Will they work on the bravo 2 . Or is the raw water intake somewhere else? Thanks
Randal


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Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-24-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,275
Posted By canada randy
Just purchased leak down tester. Will either pull...

Just purchased leak down tester. Will either pull out boat and bring to shop or take portable compressor and genset to dock. Dock where its at right now has no electricity. Merc says compression...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-24-2010, 05:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,275
Posted By canada randy
Another quick health check you can do is to warm...

Another quick health check you can do is to warm up the engine, let it idle, remove the oil fill cap, wipe the opening of oil, and place a piece of paper over the opening. If the paper (don't use...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-24-2010, 04:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,923
Posted By canada randy
Checked website. Cool. Says the won't send...

Checked website. Cool. Says the won't send outside of US. I'm from Canada. To bad. There is a service just over border that will receive and hold for a fee. I would just have to drive accross and...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-24-2010, 02:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,275
Posted By canada randy
Ya thanks. I haven't even bought the boat yet. So...

Ya thanks. I haven't even bought the boat yet. So the fun hasn't even begun. I'm figuring what it needs to calculate puchase price. And what i need to do to get it up to par. I have some experience...
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestion Box | News 06-24-2010, 01:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,462
Posted By canada randy
Checked box remember me. Works. Thanks guys. ...

Checked box remember me. Works. Thanks guys.
Randal
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-24-2010, 01:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,923
Posted By canada randy
Thanks . I left a big list at my local marine...

Thanks . I left a big list at my local marine store (found small shop in town with very reasonable prices). They're getting parts prices for me. Then figure my labor and negotiate purchase of boat....
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-24-2010, 01:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,275
Posted By canada randy
I tried with paper, then paper towel. Didn't...

I tried with paper, then paper towel. Didn't suck.Had to hold over opening. Slight pressure pushing out. Almost neutral. Used soap on intake.Bubbles both sides of intake R&L at gasket at exhaust...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-23-2010, 10:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,923
Posted By canada randy
If i interpret SP correct. Grease nipple on...

If i interpret SP correct. Grease nipple on u-joint accessed through transom from engine bay(so no drive removal required). Nipple on transon mounting ring for gimble bearing accessed from engine...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-23-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,923
Posted By canada randy
Do i have to pull the drive off ? (I'd do...

Do i have to pull the drive off ? (I'd do impeller later ,is ok now) Saw 2 grease nipples on what i believe is coupler on back of engine bolted to engine. I'll look for rest. Thanks
Randal
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-23-2010, 04:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,923
Posted By canada randy
1995 Bravo 2 454

Is there a gimble bearing grease nipple behind drive or in engine compartment? Does u-joint have grease nipple? Thanks 2700scr
Randal
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-23-2010, 03:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,781
Posted By canada randy
I checked local marine parts store. Said he can...

I checked local marine parts store. Said he can get me Seloc for $40 canadian. Said there was another manual maker but couldn't think of who. I'll go to mercruiser dealer to see about factory manual....
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-23-2010, 03:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,275
Posted By canada randy
Its center manifold right side by carb , maybe...

Its center manifold right side by carb , maybe inch back. If i pull boat out is there grease nipple on u-joint or gimble bearing behind 1995 Bravo 2 drive (should i pull off drive)?. A saw grease...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-22-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,275
Posted By canada randy
I have to look closer. I showed my auto mechanic...

I have to look closer. I showed my auto mechanic on a car approx where coming from. He thinks possible cross over area. Is that exhaust cross over? Looked at cap and rotor earlier. Looks old and...
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