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Forum: Engines 08-31-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,635
Posted By clint
Re: water temperature

update..at last i think i found the culprit...i took the lower drive off and replaced my brand new 1 month old impeller..guess what..no overheating

i cant believe that the new impeller was...
Forum: Engines 08-31-2009, 07:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By clint
Re: need help on a Compression test

thanks for your reply seapuppy..

a warm compression test means that i have to get the engine to normal operating temperature before performing the test?

throttle should be fully open right?
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Forum: Engines 08-30-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By clint
need help on a Compression test

hi guys this may sound silly to most of you however i need some help in performing a compression test..i have a 5.7 v8 1998-2001 carb thunderbolt V ignition..this is how i am planning to do it..
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Forum: Engines 08-19-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,635
Posted By clint
Re: water temperature

will check that out..cheers :)
Forum: Engines 08-19-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,635
Posted By clint
Re: water temperature

spoke to mech today..we will be connecting another gauge set to the engine to check the accuracy of the current gauges..if problem persits we will use an infrared temperature reader to read the...
Forum: Engines 08-18-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,635
Posted By clint
Re: water temperature

thanks for the reply..i tiltled the drive to a point that lower drive was still completely immersed in water..mechanic is clueless..he asked me to check the water hose from the transom plate to the...
Forum: Engines 08-18-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,635
Posted By clint
Re: water temperature

thanks for clarifying the oil issue SP..I checked them out and only the power steering needed some topping..

with regards to the overheating issue, today i kept the boat at 4K rpms and temp was at...
Forum: Engines 08-18-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,635
Posted By clint
Re: water temperature

SP - The water pressure coming out of the engine is good..i disconnected the hose coming from the engine into the thermostat and started the engine. At idle the water pressure seemed ok to me...would...
Forum: Engines 08-17-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,635
Posted By clint
Re: water temperature

gaz - temp on gauge when at 4K rpms is in the middle of the 175 mark and the next mark which i thnk would be around 190. nevertheless alarm does not sound but i will let it run on 4K longer next time...
Forum: Electronics 08-17-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,275
Posted By clint
Re: Trim tabs

used trim tabs first time this weekend and i must say they impressed me...and i thought that wires were switched up :)

thanks alot for the input guys..just thought id keep u posted...
Forum: Engines 08-17-2009, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,694
Posted By clint
Re: gettin on a plane

yeahh you are right..there are so many factors when planing a boat..thanks for the answer however :lol:
Forum: Engines 08-17-2009, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,558
Posted By clint
temp gauge

cruising at 3800rpm..engine temp at 175..suddenly needle drops to 0 and back to 175 back and forth several times...switched engine off and on again and this didnt happen again...faulty connections in...
Forum: Engines 08-17-2009, 07:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,635
Posted By clint
Re: water temperature

impeller changed as well..however i was told that a bad impeller will overheat the engine even at idle..last saturday had eight people on board and engine ran at 2200rpm (obviously not on a plane)...
Forum: Engines 08-16-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,635
Posted By clint
water temperature

well im kinda concerned on my engine temp..me and my wife spent a weekend on our beautiful maxum 2400scr...well the boat plans beautifully..cruises at around 3800rpm and temp gauge is just under...
Forum: Engines 08-13-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,694
Posted By clint
gettin on a plane

any ideas on how long a 2400SCR 5.7lt V8 Alpha 1 leg will take to get on a plane with 6 adults on board?
Forum: Electronics 08-13-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,275
Posted By clint
Re: Trim tabs

cheers SP
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 08-13-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,709
Posted By clint
Re: Water in engine bay

its frustrating true..today i went out with the boat..wife was driving her and was down near the engine looking for any leaks..but notin..i am clueless..any news i'll let you know..Sp can u further...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-13-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,490
Posted By clint
Re: TRIM TABS CORRECT USE

hi tommy..i just bought a 2400 scr last month and next sunday it would be my first time carrying 6 adults and am a bit concerned as i have never used trim tabs before. How long approx will it take me...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-13-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,674
Posted By clint
Re: New Forum - Documentation/Manuals

need owners manual for a 2000 2400SCR...thanks
Forum: Electronics 08-13-2009, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,275
Posted By clint
Re: Trim tabs

thanks ash...i thought switches were reversed..
Forum: Engines 08-13-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,272
Posted By clint
user manual

i need to buy a user manual for a 5.7L-(2-BBL.)--GM-350-V-8-1998-2001 and for my alpha 1 generation 2 outdrive

i have found this manual on ebay:...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 08-12-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,709
Posted By clint
Water in engine bay

i have a 2400SCR. is it normal to have some water under the engine which the bilge cant pick up? I managed to remove all the water with a cloth... started the engine and no leaks. could some water be...
Forum: Electronics 08-12-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,275
Posted By clint
Re: Trim tabs

Hi SP

i had to replace the inline fuse as i could not remove the dismantled fuse. tabs working fine however i have some issues. The switches have been switched. The starboard switch moves the port...
Forum: Electronics 08-11-2009, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,275
Posted By clint
Re: Trim tabs

Thanks SP. I have no idea what the trim tabs make are as i bought the boat used. I only have a a number on the motor no brands. Will a 10amp fuse do?
Forum: Electronics 08-11-2009, 01:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,275
Posted By clint
Re: Trim tabs

SP

The sides of the fuse broke and are still in both ends of the plastic cover. only the clear tube came in my hand..

any ideas how a can remove them from inside the plastic?

Thanks
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