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Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-17-2020, 12:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,456
Posted By Maxum1800MX
I've painted vinyl steering wheel and glove box...

I've painted vinyl steering wheel and glove box compartment cover. 3 years later, it still looks like new :) I haven't tried the seats yet.
Forum: Engines 07-30-2020, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,545
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Both, the engine block and manifold don't have...

Both, the engine block and manifold don't have straight surfaces, especially around the exhaust openings. I'll have to take it to a machine shop in the winter.
Forum: Engines 07-30-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,545
Posted By Maxum1800MX
If anyone has some ideas why this manifold gasket...

If anyone has some ideas why this manifold gasket would get blown after only 2 years please share. I suspect reach fuel - the spark plugs were black (replaced last season). I've rebuilt the...
Forum: Engines 07-30-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,545
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Engine stalling in idle or low rpm (solved)

Now I know how a blown manifold gasket sounds like 🧐

I know there could be a 100 reasons why your boat is stalling in low gear but after checking the fuel pump, fuel lines and filters, spark...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 04-22-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,456
Posted By Maxum1800MX
2 years later, it's still holding up like new....

2 years later, it's still holding up like new. I'm surprised myself, my guess is that the key is proper cleaning from all the oily residue :)
Forum: Projects and Customisations 05-13-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,456
Posted By Maxum1800MX
They have lots of different colors to pick from....

They have lots of different colors to pick from. I went for a new, more updated color 408 Charcoal grey. You can use any color you like, they cover very well.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-03-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By Maxum1800MX
What was your first night experience on the boat?

My first night ever sleeping on the boat

I’ve worked most of my life in IT and long hours are the norm. I love what I'm doing but taking a mental break was getting harder and harder. I was playing...
Forum: Engines 06-20-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
When I disassembled the distributor cap I've...

When I disassembled the distributor cap I've cleaned up the contacts with sandpaper. I'm thinking about the wire connectors, if they are corroded it would increase the resistance thus show incorrect...
Forum: Engines 06-19-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Good questions jrsick. I don't have any receipts...

Good questions jrsick. I don't have any receipts for the alternator but it looks original. Distributor looks like it's been replaced though. I'll definitely clean all contacts, most of them has that...
Forum: Engines 06-19-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Ah, that's great to know Mike about the valves....

Ah, that's great to know Mike about the valves. Originally that cylinder had 205 psi, now after proper alignment it's at 135 psi. Which makes perfect sense, since the rocker arm wasn't hitting the...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 06-19-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,456
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Hope someone finds it useful :) I'll post an...

Hope someone finds it useful :)

I'll post an update in a few months to see how it's holding up unless someone else has experience with vinyl paint?
Forum: Projects and Customisations 06-19-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,456
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Lightbulb How to refresh your vinyl decals, steering wheel or chairs so they look like new

I thought I share this little tip as I see a lot of people struggling with this just like I did.

Ever wondered how to refresh your vinyl decals, steering wheel or even chairs so they look like new...
Forum: Engines 06-19-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Thumbs up She is finally running

I've finally managed to put it all back together and tune it up properly. It wasn't without a hitch - first the machine shop damaged the thread on new rocker arm stud, then I've overtightened one of...
Forum: Engines 06-02-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
The cause

From talking to different mechanics and the Mercruiser manual it appears that these can cause bent push rods:

1. Incorrect valve adjustment
The rocker arms must be tighten slowly and properly to...
Forum: Engines 06-02-2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Fixed head

I've got the head back from the machine shop. They've welded it and redid the hole and put a new stud. They also filed the ends of the valve stems. Apparently the valve was perfectly fine so they...
Forum: Engines 05-23-2018, 05:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
jrsick, I saw the rocker arm slide to the side...

jrsick, I saw the rocker arm slide to the side and right into that groove in the stud during engine run. I'm taking it to machine shop hopefully this week to replace the stud.

These 2 different...
Forum: Engines 05-21-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Hi jrsick, According to mechanics manual...

Hi jrsick,
According to mechanics manual incorrect valve adjustment can cause those push rods to bent. The other odd thing I've found is that there were 2 different push rods on cylinder #3 than on...
Forum: Engines 05-21-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Actually the rocker arm does shift during...

Actually the rocker arm does shift during operation and finds its way right into that nick in the stud and shifts. Also if you look at the picture closely, the exhaust valve stem on that cylinder...
Forum: Engines 05-21-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Gugi47 and Mike, Great tips about the water in...

Gugi47 and Mike, Great tips about the water in cylinder, I'll try that
Forum: Engines 05-20-2018, 10:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Hi jrsick, unfortunately the stud is not loose....

Hi jrsick, unfortunately the stud is not loose. I've put 2 nuts on it to try rotating it and nothing. It sits solid in the head.

The original studs have thread on one side only (16-34522). Is...
Forum: Engines 05-20-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Thanks for the tips. I'm trying to avoid taking...

Thanks for the tips. I'm trying to avoid taking the head off as this would be a major job. There seems to be no water in the engine, the oil is clean. I've installed new push rods, re-adjusted all...
Forum: Engines 05-20-2018, 06:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,360
Posted By Maxum1800MX
Post Mercruiser 3L push rod bent, rocker arm off center, clanking noise from engine

2007 Maxum 1800 MX, Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 engine. Smooth sailing until I've heard a very loud clanking noise. Towed the boat back, took the rocker cover off and found out that cylinder #3 rocker...
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