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Forum: Maxum Maintenance 08-21-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,064
Posted By Fippe
I changed the bellows in April this year and the...

I changed the bellows in April this year and the mechanic didn't say anything about that, I have my self noticed that I have a small play in the steering, nothing that I suffering of,

The reason...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 08-21-2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,064
Posted By Fippe
Small leak possible steering shaft

Hello,

I have a 2400scr from 97 with alpha one gen 2 out drive,
This summer it started leaking after a workshop changed all bellows,
Whent back and they told me it's the steering shaft that's...
Forum: Engines 08-17-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Fippe
Most of the time I cursing around in 7mph but...

Most of the time I cursing around in 7mph but sometimes I also cruising in 27-30mph but never faster than 32mph at this pion the engine revs about 3100-3500 rpm if I remember correctly this might be...
Forum: Engines 08-17-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Fippe
I also changed the diameter of the prop from 15...

I also changed the diameter of the prop from 15 to 14,75 four bladed, according to the propshop I could expect about 400rpms increase, maby they gave me the wrong info,

When I tested the boat...
Forum: Engines 08-16-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Fippe
I've tested a 14,75 diameter and a 15P 4 blade...

I've tested a 14,75 diameter and a 15P 4 blade and the rpm didn't change much.
The new prop has a smaller diameter and pitch but I couldn't get the rpm increase I thought a should, only about...
Forum: Engines 07-20-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Fippe
Thanks for the info, if he has a 5.0 engine ain't...

Thanks for the info, if he has a 5.0 engine ain't that engine delivered with a 1,62:1 gear ratio
and therefor needs a bigger prop?

This forum and it's members are great.

Found a chart that...
Forum: Engines 07-17-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Fippe
I've spent most of my day searching around in the...

I've spent most of my day searching around in the forum and net to learn about propeller diameter and pitch how it affects rpm and used several prop calculation programs and got me wondering if my...
Forum: Engines 07-17-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Fippe
Thanks I appreciate that. I'm eagerly waiting for...

Thanks I appreciate that. I'm eagerly waiting for the info to se if my engine is good or bad.
Forum: Engines 07-16-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Fippe
It's correct alpha one from 97. Why won't...

It's correct alpha one from 97.
Why won't higher hp increase rpm at WOT?
If I get more hp wouldn't that make it possible to rev higher when the extra power gives the boat a extra push in the water.
Forum: Engines 07-16-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Fippe
I think it is 1,47:1 Last time it was 2...

I think it is 1,47:1
Last time it was 2 persons and normal gear,
When the boat was put in the water the crane driver told me my boat was around 6250lbs and that's with around 60-100L fuel, no...
Forum: Engines 07-16-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Fippe
lack of power

Hello,

I have a mercruiser 5.7 2bbl mercarb thunderbolt 5 wo knocksensor in a maxum 2400scr from 97.
I have rebulit the engine after a blown headgasket,
when i bought the boat it only rew...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-03-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,697
Posted By Fippe
Why don't you order a original window? I don't...

Why don't you order a original window? I don't remember the art number of the window but it's boomar who made them.
Forum: Engines 04-14-2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,930
Posted By Fippe
I think It is a housing from Orca, and I have no...

I think It is a housing from Orca, and I have no hose from the intake manifold.
Forum: Engines 04-13-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,930
Posted By Fippe
I Was reading the service manual for my engine...

I Was reading the service manual for my engine and came across the part where they show a flow trough diagram for closed cooling system, according to mercruiser manual it should be a flow trough...
Forum: Engines 04-02-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,930
Posted By Fippe
They gave me a head gasket for automotive and...

They gave me a head gasket for automotive and told me that if I want another one I have to pay for it my self.
I don't want to argue before they have fixed the valve, if I do the probably will do a...
Forum: Engines 04-01-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,930
Posted By Fippe
Indeed it has, winter is not my favorite time of...

Indeed it has, winter is not my favorite time of the year. :-)

I have torques the head :-( I talked too the workshop and they will give me a new head gasket,
And I hope they will not charge me...
Forum: Engines 04-01-2014, 07:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,930
Posted By Fippe
Some update, I was supposed too put the engine...

Some update, I was supposed too put the engine together in January but it got a bit cold outside so I started last Sunday instead,
I bought new bolts too make the reassembling easier,
Started too...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 01-21-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,294
Posted By Fippe
Transom question

I have a 2400scr from 97 and I have try to search for how the transom is built on this boat, I can't find anything concrete.
I googled and couldn't find anyone that has had problem whit rotten...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 01-09-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By Fippe
It was easier then I expected, I have now a new...

It was easier then I expected, I have now a new hole where the old one used to be. Thanks guys for your help.
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 01-09-2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By Fippe
I'll give it a try, but I think it's a bit tricky...

I'll give it a try, but I think it's a bit tricky when the screw is made of stainless steel.
If it's impossible is it a bad thing too drill a new hole beside the old one?
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 01-09-2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By Fippe
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance 01-08-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By Fippe
Alpha one gen2 question

Hello,

I bought my boat last spring and the preowner had hit a stone or something, I part of the out drive is cut away and the rest off the lowest part of the out drive is a bit crocked.
The...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 01-07-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,573
Posted By Fippe
Hi, i searched the forum for problems like mine...

Hi, i searched the forum for problems like mine and found this thread,
I have the exact same problem you had earlier or maybe still have. Hopefully you have sorted yours out and can give me some...
Forum: Engines 12-29-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,930
Posted By Fippe
It's correct that I got some paint in the...

It's correct that I got some paint in the threads, I'm going clean them up,
I've got the head back and now when the intake is painted and that went well I try too touch up the heads a bit.
Forum: Engines 12-29-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,930
Posted By Fippe
intake after sandblasting and repainting with...

intake after sandblasting and repainting with Quicksilver enamel spray paint.311531163117
i also repainted the heatexchanger.
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