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Forum: Engines 07-18-2011, 01:36 PM
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Posted By timpyron1980
Thanks Al. There actually not as intimidating as...

Thanks Al. There actually not as intimidating as most people think. Just takes a little patience.
Forum: Engines 07-17-2011, 03:22 AM
Replies: 11
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Posted By timpyron1980
Just wanted to update. After pulling the carb for...

Just wanted to update. After pulling the carb for the 3rd time and rechecking everything i found that the float drop adjustment did not hold for some reason. I readjusted to 1 3/32 and triple checked...
Forum: Engines 07-15-2011, 04:26 PM
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Views: 30,260
Posted By timpyron1980
Thanks Dan.....will do, hopefully some good news...

Thanks Dan.....will do, hopefully some good news here in the next few days. The boat has seemed to have something going on every time i turn around here lately. Makes me wonder whats next.
Forum: Engines 07-15-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,260
Posted By timpyron1980
I just poured down the throat through the choke...

I just poured down the throat through the choke plate. I suspect the same thing Dan with the needle valve. I just keep 2nd guessing myself being the valve is inverted and gravity should have it open...
Forum: Engines 07-15-2011, 02:32 AM
Replies: 11
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Posted By timpyron1980
3.0 Mercruiser not getting fuel

Hello, i have a '99 Maxum 1800sr with the 3.0 merc. I've had some sputtering,stalling,hard start issues for awhile and decided to rebuild the carb. Rebuilt carb with Mallory kit, set all adjustments...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-13-2011, 02:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By timpyron1980
Small update to this but more of another...

Small update to this but more of another question. Tach came in and i installed, the needle rotates all the way around while engine is cranking but quits registering once engine is running. Any...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-07-2011, 02:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By timpyron1980
Tom, how did the 21 4 blade perform on your boat...

Tom, how did the 21 4 blade perform on your boat out of curiosity.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-07-2011, 01:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By timpyron1980
Thanks for the responses, i am in Mississippi Tom...

Thanks for the responses, i am in Mississippi Tom so not quite in your area but thanks for the offer. I appreciate everyone's time knowing my situation is somewhat of a guessing game. I live in a...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-06-2011, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By timpyron1980
Another prop question: Please be patiant with me

Hello, for starters i have a '99 Maxum 1800sr with the old faithful 3.0 merc. I have owned the boat for a year now and have enjoyed it. Since ownership, the tach has never worked (needle stuck on 6k-...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-10-2011, 01:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,136
Posted By timpyron1980
Thanks bud for the advice. Will try this weekend

Thanks bud for the advice. Will try this weekend
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-10-2011, 01:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,136
Posted By timpyron1980
I would love to have it done properly but don't...

I would love to have it done properly but don't feel very comfortable doing it myself and concerned about cost paying someone else to do it.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-10-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,136
Posted By timpyron1980
Gunwale repair or cover up?

Hello, i have mis-drilled some holes in my gunwale on my '99 1800sr for a bimini top and wanting to cover the holes. Does anyone make a gunwale cover strip that i could run the length of the gunwale?...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 08-02-2010, 12:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,115
Posted By timpyron1980
re

Thanks for all the info guys. I was primarily asking because my outdrive oil was at the add mark (still clean/ no water contamination present) and i just wanted to top it off, but didnt want to wait...
Forum: Electronics 07-31-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,878
Posted By timpyron1980
Wiring radio to ACC switch

I have a 99 1800sr and am wanting to wire my radio to my empty acc switch rather than having it hot at all times. My question is routing the wires, my radio of course in on the port side and switches...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-30-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,115
Posted By timpyron1980
Interchangable fluids/lubes for outdrive,etc....

Hello, i have a '99 1800sr and am wondering if anyone knows what fluids/lubes can be used with my boat. I see Mercury recommends Quicksilver products but i would much rather buy locally if possible...
Forum: Engines 07-26-2010, 01:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,265
Posted By timpyron1980
Tks SP- as far as last tune up im not sure- i've...

Tks SP- as far as last tune up im not sure- i've only had the boat for 2 months- i was told it was up to par on its servicing but who knows for sure- i don't let it completely cool down due to people...
Forum: Engines 07-25-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,265
Posted By timpyron1980
'99 1800sr w/3.0 mercruiser - engine doesnt like being turned off!

Hello, i have a '99 1800 sr with the 3.0 mercruiser alpha1. At times, when i turn the engine off it will continue to run (when i say continue to run, its real rough as if would be starved for fuel or...
Forum: Electronics 07-12-2010, 01:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,188
Posted By timpyron1980
Update

Thanks again for the info. Im just updating this- I have not had any further cranking problems since pulling the radio fuse after every outing. I do have another question though- I would like to tie...
Forum: Electronics 07-05-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,188
Posted By timpyron1980
thanks

Thanks for the information- as i mentioned, i have been pulling the cd player fuse and since doing that i have not had a cranking problem- not to say there still isnt a problem though. According to...
Forum: Electronics 07-04-2010, 02:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,188
Posted By timpyron1980
No Crank/ Acc switch question

Hello all and thanks in advance for the information. I have a '99 1800 sr and have been having battery issues. Just recently purchased this boat and upon out first outing we had to boost off several...
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