Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions
08-08-2016, 11:16 PM
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Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions
08-08-2016, 06:23 PM
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Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions
08-02-2016, 04:34 PM
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Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions
08-01-2016, 08:09 PM
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Forum: Engines
08-25-2015, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
Not sure if I'll get the info I need but I'm...
Not sure if I'll get the info I need but I'm looking for the shift rod seal or a repair kit for my lower unit. I'm pretty confused about what lower I have. Parts list for the code on my powerhead...
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Forum: Engines
08-24-2015, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
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Forum: Engines
08-24-2015, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
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Forum: Engines
08-21-2015, 04:58 PM
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Views: 4,726
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Forum: Engines
08-20-2015, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
Yeah. Found it leaking from the head gasket...
Yeah. Found it leaking from the head gasket beneath the thermostat. Which I find really odd since it's new and torqued to spec. Maybe I got debris between it so I'll take it apart and see. Or use RTV...
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Forum: Engines
08-20-2015, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
I feel this may be a stupid question but here...
I feel this may be a stupid question but here goes. The area where the powerhead is, that should stay nice and dry, correct? If I'm getting water built up below where the carbs are, that's a problem....
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Forum: Engines
08-20-2015, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
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Forum: Engines
08-20-2015, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
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Forum: Engines
08-18-2015, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
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Forum: Engines
08-18-2015, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
So, got head sanded down to .0025 warp left. It...
So, got head sanded down to .0025 warp left. It was .010. Next question. I've got a boot that sits around the shift rod in the lower unit that is split and leaks oil when I lift/lock the motor up. I...
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Forum: Engines
08-11-2015, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
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Forum: Engines
08-10-2015, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
Being that the head isn't real thick, I can see...
Being that the head isn't real thick, I can see this happening. I took some sandpaper lightly across the gasket surface to clean it up some by hand. Very little pressure. I planned on using a sharpie...
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Forum: Engines
08-10-2015, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
CounryME, did a comp test and got 90, 50, 65....
CounryME, did a comp test and got 90, 50, 65. Pulled the head and cylinders look good. You can still see the cross hatching from a previous hone it looks like. Had spark but not sure how strong....
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Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions
08-10-2015, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,549
Had to pull the lower unit to replace the...
Had to pull the lower unit to replace the impeller (see photo) and found it is leaking. There's a boot around the shift shaft there that's split. Leaks when in trailering position. 4311
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Forum: Engines
07-31-2015, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
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Forum: Engines
07-31-2015, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
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Forum: Engines
07-26-2015, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
First time out and WTH happened!?
Been struggling with starting an outboard motor. Got some good info from forums which helped out a great deal. Replaced the fuel line from the tank to the motor today. Fuel line was quite hard and...
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Forum: Engines
07-23-2015, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 6
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Been looking it seems like forever
I've been trying to find some information about my boat. Not much activity on this board and nothing comes up with the search function. Now to my point.
I'm assuming the fuel mixture is 50:1 for...
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Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions
07-20-2015, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,549
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Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions
07-20-2015, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,549
New owner, also new to boating
Traded my motorcycle for a 1989 Maxum 1700 SR. Since I'm extremely new to watercraft, I have some questions. Probably stupid ones by some opinions, but I'd rather be safe than sorry in and out of...
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