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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-26-2015, 10:10 AM
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Views: 1,344
Posted By psousa
Thank you for your tips!

Thank you for your tips!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-23-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By psousa
Thank you mmwjr. How can I verify this?

Thank you mmwjr.
How can I verify this?
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-23-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By psousa
Checklist to bring engine alive (after +3 yrs winterized)

Hi guys.

I'll be waking up a +3yrs winterized boat in the very next weeks.
Your check-list will be important to decide the business.

Regarding to engine (merc 260hp MPI bravo 3), maintenance...
Forum: Engines 09-03-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,407
Posted By psousa
You right! alpha 1 gen 2! Already dreaming...

You right! alpha 1 gen 2!

Already dreaming on the new one :P
Forum: Engines 09-03-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,407
Posted By psousa
Merc 4.3L V6 190HP consuption - just for log purposes

I've owned a 19 feet Maxum for 5 months only :O
It was my very first boat, I loved it, it was an amazing boat but... I discovered a whole brave new world and I want more! :)
I'm currently looking...
Forum: Engines 08-11-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By psousa
She's back to water! Running like a charm. ...

She's back to water! Running like a charm.

It was not so cheap for a single bolt (550eur at the end) hehe

Well, everything is now ok! ;)
Forum: Engines 08-11-2015, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By psousa
Hi! Fortunately is not a major issue. A bolt...

Hi!

Fortunately is not a major issue. A bolt was missing. I'm not sure exactly which bolt is since I was not there when they pulled the drive out, but the only bolt which seems to be touched is...
Forum: Engines 08-10-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By psousa
Thank you for the support and youtube tip, Mike! ...

Thank you for the support and youtube tip, Mike!

She's out and I'll update on new details, so it could help others. I also try to change the topic title to be more precise (update: I can't change...
Forum: Engines 08-09-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By psousa
Mike, I mean i can pull and push (like if...

Mike, I mean i can pull and push (like if shifting forward and reverse) the inside cable and nothing happens. I hear nothing too. It seems loose since it moves very smoothly, I do not need to force...
Forum: Engines 08-09-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By psousa
Hi Mmwjr! The cable is out. I can move it...

Hi Mmwjr!

The cable is out. I can move it freely for both sides. Does nothing.
Unfortunately I think I have to pull the boat out of the water.
Forum: Engines 08-08-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By psousa
Well, disconnected lower cable and I can move it...

Well, disconnected lower cable and I can move it forward and reverse with my hand and does nothing :/
When moving shifter only give or take gas to engine. Can't engage it :/
Forum: Engines 08-08-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By psousa
I forced reverse and it looses but Now i can...

I forced reverse and it looses but Now i can shift forward and reverse, with red or middle button pressed but drive does not engage anyway! Damn!
Forum: Engines 08-08-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By psousa
Thank you both! Shrew: you right! Made it...

Thank you both!

Shrew: you right! Made it today.
Moment: 2b arrow is wrong. Is pointing to manifold. 1b is all poiting to hot manifold. Line is dotted and dashed because is poiting behind riser....
Forum: Engines 08-06-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By psousa
Here are readings made today morning. After...

Here are readings made today morning.

After 20 minutes engine running (5 heating, 10 inside marina at low speed - marina floodgates still closed because of tides :\ - 5/10 minutes stopped and then...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-27-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Posted By psousa
Thank you for tips! I can't imagine there is...

Thank you for tips!

I can't imagine there is plywood in a boat :\
I'm a rookie here!

This is another project added to my 'winter todo list'.

Cheers!
Forum: Engines 07-27-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,371
Posted By psousa
Thank you. I can't find level marks on my...

Thank you.

I can't find level marks on my reservoir but according to attached image, my oil level is low, I think...

I'll be replacing bracket in the winter but is strange because none of the...
Forum: Engines 07-27-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By psousa
I'll buy one this week but I suppose it's higher...

I'll buy one this week but I suppose it's higher since 160F = 71C and 71C is tolerable, as far as I know...

Any way, I'll post results when tested.

Ty
Forum: Engines 07-26-2015, 10:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By psousa
Starboard vs port manifold temperature?!

Hi!

Today, after about 6 miles running around 3k rpm, I docked and with no particular reason I start looking for engine and cleaning it. I noticed that starboard exhaust manifold and elbow is so...
Forum: Engines 07-07-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,371
Posted By psousa
Trim oil level

How do I know trim level ok?
There is no min/max level marks...

By the way, how do I clean that rust you see in the picture and protect the trim hydraulic pump mount (I think it's from the...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-07-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Posted By psousa
Stern solarium seems rotten

Hi there!

After every ride on salt water I like to wash and clean my boat. Since I go out for a ride almost every day, you can imagine how often my boat is flooded for cleaning purposes.... :S
...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 07-03-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,963
Posted By psousa
I have attached the Mercruiser warnings matrix. ...

I have attached the Mercruiser warnings matrix.
Check according your engine model/year.

Any way, and because you should do it periodically, double check engine oil level (for both low and too...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 04-21-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By psousa
Thank you both! I'll look for further...

Thank you both!

I'll look for further advices, Mmwjr, ty!

Cheers!
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 04-20-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By psousa
New member

Hi there!

I'm a new Maxum owner. A '99 built hull, 2000 1st reg 1900SC sport seating layout with 4.3 v6 190hp merc engine.

This is my very first boat and I'm very excited =) but also a little...
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