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Forum: Engines 09-15-2010, 10:55 PM
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Posted By bt63
I agree that paying extra $ for extra octane that...

I agree that paying extra $ for extra octane that you don't need is a waste. But my basic 2005 4.3L Mercruiser diesels on 89 octane - ethanol treatment or not - and doesn't seem to on 91. Also, the...
Forum: Engines 09-09-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,001
Posted By bt63
I agree. Buy the highest octane you can get and...

I agree. Buy the highest octane you can get and use an ethanol treatment every time you re-fuel.
I have used Sta-bil as well. But right now I am using Star-tron. Double the dosage when you put it...
Forum: Sport Boats 09-01-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,778
Posted By bt63
The prop dimensions should be stamped on the prop...

The prop dimensions should be stamped on the prop - diameter X pitch - for instance 14 X 21
Generally, the lower the prop pitch #, the better the acceleration, the lower the top end speed, but the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-01-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,108
Posted By bt63
Or try greatlakesskipper.com / OEM Parts and...

Or try greatlakesskipper.com / OEM Parts and Accessories / Bayliner Maxum Boats

I saw some decals there the other day when i was looking for some other stuff.
Forum: Sport Boats 08-31-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,778
Posted By bt63
Yes, the square root of the $$ means the rule of...

Yes, the square root of the $$ means the rule of dimishing marginal returns is in play. Or in layman's terms each additional $ gets you less horsepower than the previous $$ :(

The 1800 SR3 4.3...
Forum: Engines 08-04-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,747
Posted By bt63
You might also want to check / clean / replace...

You might also want to check / clean / replace the fuel filter.
Forum: Engines 08-04-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,283
Posted By bt63
I have had three I/O's - 1 3.0 4cyl and 2 4.3 V-6...

I have had three I/O's - 1 3.0 4cyl and 2 4.3 V-6 - and all have had the same issue.
All were corrected by using 91 octane, and in recent years, an ethanol treatment additive.
The one that has...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-04-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 65,492
Posted By bt63
2005 1800 SR3 - used mostly for watersports on a...

2005 1800 SR3 - used mostly for watersports on a small lake (in my back yard) and day trips to larger ones.

Third boat I have purchased in 25 years - all 16-18 ft Bowriders.

First used one -...
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