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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-23-2017, 04:55 PM
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Posted By JoDo
It bums me out when people don't come back to...

It bums me out when people don't come back to report. I'll bet it was the check ball.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-27-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,849
Posted By JoDo
Maybe a long shot - I had repeated trouble over a...

Maybe a long shot - I had repeated trouble over a couple years with my boat dying after a short time in the water. It would run fine in the driveway with muffs but out with any type of load it would...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-26-2017, 04:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,442
Posted By JoDo
Good Luck! We boat Pend Oreille as well. ...

Good Luck! We boat Pend Oreille as well. Usually launch at Farragut and stay to the south but occasionally make it up to Garfield bay and the sand bar near Hope.
Forum: Engines 08-01-2016, 04:37 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Well, took her out for a successful run today....

Well, took her out for a successful run today. About 4 miles overall and no problems. Well one unrelated issue with the pump for the outdrive tilt but that will be another thread. It looks like...
Forum: Engines 07-31-2016, 12:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,645
Posted By JoDo
does it have a safety switch with a lanyard...

does it have a safety switch with a lanyard attached? I had issues with mine being a bit sticky so that would cause no spark
Forum: Engines 07-30-2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Yes there was definitely a problem with the...

Yes there was definitely a problem with the accelerator pump
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I can't blame the shop that rebuilt the carb, that was all...
Forum: Engines 07-29-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Changed fitting and it started and ran well (in...

Changed fitting and it started and ran well (in the driveway). It did stall once and it seemed to have no fuel. I gave the throttle a pump and no squirt. I also pulled the line from the tank to the...
Forum: Engines 07-28-2016, 04:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
I wanted to make a Lance Armstrong joke but did...

I wanted to make a Lance Armstrong joke but did not want to offend anyone.
Forum: Engines 07-27-2016, 04:50 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Just finally got back to my boat. Life was...

Just finally got back to my boat. Life was getting in the way for a week or so. After the thermostat change I took her back out. Same stalling issue. Happens like clockwork, really. However, no...
Forum: Engines 07-16-2016, 04:35 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Put the new thermostat in. The one it called for...

Put the new thermostat in. The one it called for is a Sierra 18-3668 which is 142° and the engine warmed up to 150° then hung out at 140° . I hope this is it, I won't know until out on the lake...
Forum: Engines 07-14-2016, 02:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Pulled the thermostat housing off. Absolute...

Pulled the thermostat housing off. Absolute rusty mess. Definitely needs a good cleaning and replacement. One of the check balls was stuck to the housing as well. I'm going to soak the housing...
Forum: Engines 07-13-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Thanks Guys, I will update in the next few days.

Thanks Guys, I will update in the next few days.
Forum: Engines 07-13-2016, 03:59 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Another thought I'm having is exhaust. Can water...

Another thought I'm having is exhaust. Can water be entering back through the exhaust system?
Forum: Engines 07-13-2016, 03:42 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Wow, that's interesting. I can't recall the...

Wow, that's interesting. I can't recall the exact temperature but always fairly cool. I'llcheck that. That aside, I drained the oil, no water. Emptied the oil filter contents into a jar, no...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 07-12-2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,744
Posted By JoDo
Those coordinates took me to Canada.

Those coordinates took me to Canada.
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 07-12-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,744
Posted By JoDo
Welcome. I'm still amazed at what the internet...

Welcome. I'm still amazed at what the internet makes possible. Great pictures, Eugene.
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 07-12-2016, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,257
Posted By JoDo
Welcome, this is a great forum!

Welcome, this is a great forum!
Forum: Engines 07-12-2016, 05:00 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Pulled off a valve cover and found water beads...

Pulled off a valve cover and found water beads laying there on top of the oil. Emptied the separator into a glass jar but saw no water. Concerned, I drained my oil but found no evidence of water in...
Forum: Engines 07-10-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
While running it yesterday I had the engine...

While running it yesterday I had the engine completely exposed. I saw no water spraying onto it.
Forum: Engines 07-10-2016, 04:51 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
The choke plates over the front barrels (primary,...

The choke plates over the front barrels (primary, correct?) were wide open The larger plate over the secondaries was still shut. I saw the beadlets of water on there and scattered about the top of...
Forum: Engines 07-10-2016, 03:44 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Here is the location of my fuel tank vent. Air...

Here is the location of my fuel tank vent. Air goes in to equalize pressure correct? Does that mean water could get sucked in?...
Forum: Engines 07-10-2016, 03:17 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
I replaced the ignition sensor and all and also...

I replaced the ignition sensor and all and also the fuel pump for good measure since I had one. It started great. I set it to about 3000rpm for a spell, no problems, then left it idle for about 20...
Forum: Engines 07-08-2016, 02:27 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
No instructions came with it. Google is proving...

No instructions came with it. Google is proving fruitless. Anybody have a link?
Forum: Engines 07-07-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
When I search for this part I keep getting a...

When I search for this part I keep getting a different style. Is this a replacement for what I have?...
Forum: Engines 07-07-2016, 05:35 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,795
Posted By JoDo
Thanks Mike, could you define "Thermal...

Thanks Mike, could you define "Thermal Intermittent Issues" for a layman? Does that simply mean when it gets hot is fails sometimes?
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