Forum: Engines
03-04-2013, 03:18 PM
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True, leaking manifolds have always been a...
True, leaking manifolds have always been a problem, especially in salt water, but Merc has never before had to offer a "secret" or any other kind of warranty on them. With the aluminum, the problem...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
03-03-2013, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Engines
03-02-2013, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,364
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
03-02-2013, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,784
Vinyl Cockpit Upholstery
Replacement cockpit vinyl and seating parts are no longer available from dealers since the demise of Maxum. I have found a good source for replacement vinyl "skins" for Maxum cockpit upholstery and...
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Forum: The Dock Walk
08-07-2009, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Chesapeake Bay Boaters?
I am located in the Bohemia River at the north end of the Ches. Bay, just a few miles south of the C&D Canal.
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Forum: Engines
08-07-2009, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Engine Tries to Die Above Idle
Your fuel filter/water separator is typically mounted on a bracket near the front of the engine. Looks just like an oil filter in size and shape. Some Rochester (GM) carburetors also have a small...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
08-07-2009, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Charging Batteries with Generator?
Yes you can charge your batteries with the onboard generator. With the generator running, turn on your battery charger/converter switch on the 120VAC panel. Then watch your voltmeter on the 12VDC...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
07-21-2009, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,767
Re: Engin getting water in cylinders
Corroded exhaust risers allowing water to flow down into the cylinders is defintely the problem. But don't delay in replacing them. If the leak gets too bad and too much water gets in a cylinder,...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
07-17-2009, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,676
Re: 3700 SY -- 120V Electrical system
I'm on the east coast, on the Chesapeake Bay. The dealer is in the Baltimore area, and his service dept. is totally incompetent. So I started corresponding with Dave Crosby, who is the National...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
07-16-2009, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Anti-siphon valve?
Anti-siphon valve is typicall installed in the elbow on the top of the tank -- and the fuel hose is connected to the barb end of th AS valve.
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
07-16-2009, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 2000 maxum 2800scr convert drive to v drive
I agree with Brit Rider -- this would be a MAJOR, MAJOR conversion. I assume it's a twin-engine boat, so in addition to the items mentioned by Brit Rider, you would also have to cover the existing...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
07-16-2009, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,676
3700 SY -- 120V Electrical system
I have a 2005 Maxum 3700 SY. I recently had a 120V electrical system problem due to very unbalanced load connections on the 120V system. This boat has two 120V, 30-Amp lines. Line 1 has 54 Amps of...
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