Forum: Maxum Maintenance
01-24-2011, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,211
Propeller shake
Last fall i hit a sand doom. And it busted my hub kit on the propeller. i replaced it the hub kit. Now the boat has a small shake to it. i did check the propeller to see if there was any play in the...
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Forum: Engines
09-15-2010, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,001
Sorry English teacher for not spelling " moter...
Sorry English teacher for not spelling " moter wright "! i just thought that you will get the idea ? I don't know what i was think . i thought i was with the buds, Talking shop about boats, motors,...
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Forum: Engines
09-08-2010, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,001
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Forum: Engines
09-08-2010, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,001
gas w 15%Ethanol ?
i was at the gas station when the person told me that the gas i was buying for my boat " Plus " was bad for my moter? Then the person told me the story of Ethanol damages hoses, gaskets and is...
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Forum: Engines
09-03-2010, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,734
I was dealing with a mobile boat mechanic in...
I was dealing with a mobile boat mechanic in Houston TX. and that person told me it was my shift cable. me being the person that i am i had to check it for my self. and found out it was not the shift...
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Forum: Engines
08-26-2010, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,734
It's the shift cable !! i am going to send this...
It's the shift cable !! i am going to send this job to a shop. how many hr. do this call for and is there any think else i should have done /check while the replaceing the shift cable? the one at the...
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Forum: Engines
08-24-2010, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,734
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Forum: Engines
08-24-2010, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,734
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Forum: Engines
08-24-2010, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,734
mercruiser outdrive alpha one gen II
i have a 1999 Maxum sr W/5.0 with a alpha one gen II the out drive went out. not to sure why has no water on the oil, and i don't recall hitting anything. So i look on line a found a aftermarket out...
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Forum: Engines
06-01-2010, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,500
well this weekend i put on this Trim tabs . i...
well this weekend i put on this Trim tabs . i think i made a big difference . I was at lake Conroe " Memorial day week-end " and the trim tabs do what it said it will do ! it keep the front of the...
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Forum: Engines
05-24-2010, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,739
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Forum: Engines
05-19-2010, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,739
it was a alpha 1 out drive. and if you get the...
it was a alpha 1 out drive. and if you get the impeller hot enought it will come apart . my boat was sterted with no water ! yes started dry !@ well i bought it like that. it was a used boat . you...
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Forum: Engines
05-19-2010, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,739
I had this same problem with my boat . the...
I had this same problem with my boat . the problem was 2 things. first I had my impeller change. just out the shop . and at slow idle the boat ran fine, then when i raise the rpm the motor will get...
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Forum: Engines
05-03-2010, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,449
Thank you Seapuppy. I was able to to make that...
Thank you Seapuppy. I was able to to make that alarm go off this week-end.
The out drive oil reservoir. was not full .I did not know this boat had a reservoir for out-drive oil . all i had to do...
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Forum: Engines
04-28-2010, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,066
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Forum: Engines
04-16-2010, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,500
prop size 14.5 X 19
my prop is now 14.5 X 19 . aluminum ,but it hard to get on boat in plain. and that is with 3 Kids my wife and me meybe 600 lb. i think i will go with some trim tabs .and a stainless steel prop....
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Forum: Engines
04-13-2010, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,500
hydrafoil (whale tail),
i just bought a good used boat, my first good working boat. And i did not see a hydrafoil (whale tail), should i get one ?i have a 1999 Maxum 1900 sr with a 5.0 mercruiser ,alpha 1 gen II out drive ....
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-07-2010, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 29,742
HI I AM FROM HOUSTON TEXAS , and i take my boat...
HI I AM FROM HOUSTON TEXAS , and i take my boat out to lake conroe . there is not to many clean lakes in houston . i have a 1999 maxum SR 5.0 thunder .It's my first boat, have a lot to learn! . by...
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Forum: Engines
04-05-2010, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,449
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Forum: Engines
03-24-2010, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,449
Is the "drive oil line" the guick connect hose...
Is the "drive oil line" the guick connect hose that is on the front of the out drive by the bolt that keep the upper and lower together? And how do i get the air bubble out " Might vac ? and where is...
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Forum: Engines
03-22-2010, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,449
alarm going off all day
I have a 1999 Maxum 5.0 Thunder , W /Pre alpha one out-drive . this week end i change out the impeller. it was my first time . i think i did it wright. . now the alarm is going off . i can't figer...
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