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Forum: Engines 05-26-2020, 02:50 AM
Replies: 36
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Posted By LaborOfLove
Hi All - thanks for all your help. Turns out all...

Hi All - thanks for all your help. Turns out all the drama was actually over a bad connection to the oil switch. Tested it today and she ran great with a jumper on the connection. Cleaned the leads...
Forum: Engines 05-21-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
I understand the pump gets power from the starter...

I understand the pump gets power from the starter when starting and then from the oil sensor once running. Maybe they disconnected the oil sensor connection and didn’t reconnect? Anyone know where...
Forum: Engines 05-21-2020, 11:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Starter wiring pic

Starter wiring pic
Forum: Engines 05-21-2020, 11:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
It’s a 2002. Electric fuel pump carbed engine. I...

It’s a 2002. Electric fuel pump carbed engine. I though about the wiring and asked them to double check which they said they did. I also looked at it and could see the purple/yellow fuel pump wire...
Forum: Engines 05-21-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Other thing I noticed was that it revs about 200...

Other thing I noticed was that it revs about 200 rpm right before it craps out.
Forum: Engines 05-21-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Got down here today and tried a tiny bit of...

Got down here today and tried a tiny bit of starter fluid. Started right up for a second. So it’s a fuel issue. Now I can get her to start with 2 pumps on the throttle, but can’t keep her running for...
Forum: Engines 05-20-2020, 03:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Thanks. I see what you mean. I’ll look into it...

Thanks. I see what you mean. I’ll look into it tomorrow and report back. Thanks!
Forum: Engines 05-20-2020, 01:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Update here. Marina installed new starter and she...

Update here. Marina installed new starter and she cranks beautifully. But...now won’t start. Ugh. Quickly checked for spark tonight which was good. Thinking it’s a fuel delivery issue as she ran...
Forum: Engines 05-14-2020, 03:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Right??? I feel like one tooth wouldn’t make that...

Right??? I feel like one tooth wouldn’t make that big of an issue. Over time I’m sure it’s possible it could wear out a starter but seems like it wouldn’t halt everything if only that one tooth. ...
Forum: Engines 05-13-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Pic attached

Pic attached
Forum: Engines 05-13-2020, 09:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
So marina pulled the starter. Telling me a tooth...

So marina pulled the starter. Telling me a tooth is missing on flywheel so whole engine needs to be pulled To properly replace. They are reluctant to just put a new starter back in and telling me...
Forum: Engines 05-11-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
I haven’t gone so far as to troubleshoot the...

I haven’t gone so far as to troubleshoot the solenoid. It’s so hard to access my thought it to just replace the whole thing and not have to deal with it again. The engine turns, but the starter...
Forum: Engines 05-11-2020, 01:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Swapped the batteries. Unfortunately no...

Swapped the batteries. Unfortunately no difference. The batteries are good. Leaves me back at the starter. At this point I’m going to have it replaced and will report back.
Forum: Engines 05-09-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Good idea. I’ll be down tomorrow and give that a...

Good idea. I’ll be down tomorrow and give that a shot if need be. I am I correct in assuming by your comment that I can’t just use the switches and set both batteries to the “both” setting? Thanks...
Forum: Engines 05-09-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Thx. Actually did that. Voltage dropped to the...

Thx. Actually did that. Voltage dropped to the 10.5v range while cranking. Is that bad? Also cleaned the connections with sandpaper just to be sure.
Forum: Engines 05-09-2020, 01:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Quick update. Went down yesterday and tightened...

Quick update. Went down yesterday and tightened up the battery connections. Battery was a little low, around 12.3 v. But still the engine cranks for a second and then disengages. Going to get a new...
Forum: Engines 05-06-2020, 11:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Excellent. Thanks for the tip! I’m eager to head...

Excellent. Thanks for the tip! I’m eager to head down in the morning and see if this clears things up. Had the battery disconnected all winter so maybe wasn’t put back on tight enough.
Forum: Engines 05-06-2020, 09:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Wow. Fast response. Thanks Mike! I guess it...

Wow. Fast response. Thanks Mike! I guess it could be low voltage, as the battery was disconnected all winter, but had been charging for the past day. Also was a new battery last year, so I was...
Forum: Engines 05-06-2020, 08:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By LaborOfLove
Starter Diagnosis confirmation and replacement help

Hi All - Thought this was finally gonna be the year where everything started smoothly...nope. lol. My 2900 just launched this week. Got her all cleaned up, spent days on the waxing, painted the...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 04-22-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,447
Posted By LaborOfLove
Great to hear. I just did my old dirty seats and...

Great to hear. I just did my old dirty seats and they came out brand new looking. Hoping it will last!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-12-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,318
Posted By LaborOfLove
Looking great! Where are you at???

Looking great! Where are you at???
Forum: Engines 01-05-2020, 03:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,373
Posted By LaborOfLove
I have similar problem. Runs great up to about...

I have similar problem. Runs great up to about 3600 rpm. Tested everything with ignition and props. Recently someone suggested that the flapper valves in the exhaust may have failed, resulting in a...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 12-20-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,101
Posted By LaborOfLove
Makes sense to me. I know that on my 2900 the...

Makes sense to me. I know that on my 2900 the layout was different if you had the generator or not. I don’t have the generator, as such the water tank is where the generator option would have been...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 11-26-2019, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By LaborOfLove
Are you saying $1300 for just the front, or for...

Are you saying $1300 for just the front, or for the whole set with front, sides, and back?
Forum: Engines 07-20-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,036
Posted By LaborOfLove
I’m thinking it’s not the knock sensor, tested up...

I’m thinking it’s not the knock sensor, tested up to 3k rpm and was still 9v the whole time. Carb throttle cable opens all the way. Not sure how to test fuel pressure. I’ll have to do some...
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