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Forum: Engines 09-20-2017, 11:50 AM
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Posted By bobgaudette
Click on both engines

2004 2900 se with twin mec 4.3. One day went out and port engine would only click when try and start. Other engine would start fibe. Jumped slave solonoid still just click. Charged battery, still...
Forum: Engines 08-15-2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By bobgaudette
The engine is 2007. Not sure about the rest of...

The engine is 2007. Not sure about the rest of the stuff. I was wondering if it could be the idler air control. I ran some carb cleaner stuff through it and it almost runs at an idle now. I'm sure a...
Forum: Engines 08-15-2017, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By bobgaudette
Engine won't idle

You guys are the best. So far you've helped me replace the impellers of two completely different water pumps, replace exhaust pipes, replace rotor, distributor cap and spark plugs, replace serpentine...
Forum: Engines 07-24-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,109
Posted By bobgaudette
I knew water would come in as when I removed the...

I knew water would come in as when I removed the two plugs I got water so when I took hose off I raised it up. Any thoughts on the broken screw? It's the top right looking from the hose side. I can't...
Forum: Engines 07-23-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,109
Posted By bobgaudette
Yes, it has 2 drain plugs. You wouldn't know part...

Yes, it has 2 drain plugs. You wouldn't know part numbers for the impeller or internals replacement??
Forum: Engines 07-23-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,109
Posted By bobgaudette
I would agree with you Mike, but there are two...

I would agree with you Mike, but there are two issues. First, if your looking at the pump from the hose side, the top right hand corner has a screw hole that lines up with a bracket on motor. I can...
Forum: Engines 07-23-2017, 02:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,109
Posted By bobgaudette
Newer style raw water pump?

Quick background. two mercruiser 4.3 with bravo 2's. one 2004, one 2007. The 2004 one has the raw water pump that you can take the whole back of the pump off and replace it and the impeller. Easy...
Forum: Engines 07-01-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,204
Posted By bobgaudette
Ok, so the back of the raw water pump has two...

Ok, so the back of the raw water pump has two hoses. One red and one black. The red one goes into the transom/stern drive so im assuming it the raw water intake. The black one goes to the back of the...
Forum: Engines 07-01-2017, 04:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,204
Posted By bobgaudette
Thank you everyone for the input. The engine is...

Thank you everyone for the input. The engine is raw water cooled, it is not closed. The radiator fluid that came out for a short time was pink. I have two questions that maybe can be answered.

1....
Forum: Engines 06-26-2017, 02:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,204
Posted By bobgaudette
mercruiser 4.3 bravo 2's overheating

While Im trying to get a mechanic to come out I thought I would post the question here. I have a 2900 se with two mercruiser 4.3l with bravo 2 stern drives. It new to me, but the engines where...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-23-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,811
Posted By bobgaudette
I agree, and thanks for helping. At work today....

I agree, and thanks for helping. At work today. I will take one tomorrow when I get home and post it.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-23-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,811
Posted By bobgaudette
If it to allow air in for the engine, why is it...

If it to allow air in for the engine, why is it below the water line. It is almost smack in the middle of the bottom of the boat.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-23-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,811
Posted By bobgaudette
Is my boat gonna sink??

Ok Guys/Gals,

Just bought a 2004 Maxum 2900Se. Was in engine compartment the other day working on the batteries and I noticed I could see daylight in the bottom of the boat. To me that was very...
Forum: Sport Yachts 12-09-2016, 04:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,360
Posted By bobgaudette
Water under floor

I am in the process of buying a 2004 Maxum 2900 SE. I have looked at three so far. All are out of the water and either on trailers or blocks. there is a door in the floor at the bottom of the stairs,...
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