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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-27-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By rsparso

Fair point, not sure if the hourmeter was reset...

Fair point, not sure if the hourmeter was reset at the engine swap.

One thing I think is pertinent to the question; it certainly ran less than 10 hours since it last pulled full revs. I suspect...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-27-2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By rsparso

Ok, I'll try again, they seemed well blocked by...

Ok, I'll try again, they seemed well blocked by the header, so I must be looking from the wrong perspective.

Not sure on hours, but I believe less than a thousand on a short block engine fitted in...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-26-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By rsparso

Baja 272 with 502 4000 rpm max - novice would appreciate help

Hi all, I hope the group would be kind enough to give me some guidance. Brief history, just got back a 95 Baja 272 I sold to a family member a couple of years ago. Very much on a do it your self...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-12-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,069
Posted By rsparso

+1 - it does look as though there was a hex...

+1 - it does look as though there was a hex opening on the top.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-12-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By rsparso

+1 - excellent idea.

+1 - excellent idea.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-12-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,225
Posted By rsparso

Power steering pump - running dry

Very newbie question here, but does running a PS pump without fluid in it damage it ?

This is probably a 95 unit on a merc 502.

I had a PS fluid leak that took a long time to track down. The...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-12-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,332
Posted By rsparso

I'd change that oil before I did anything else,...

I'd change that oil before I did anything else, then check if thermostats are fitted. 140 should be enough to boil any water out of the oil, so I'd be very concerned about it's condition.
Forum: General Q & A
04-18-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By rsparso

Lucky guy, mine dumps all the fluid into the...

Lucky guy, mine dumps all the fluid into the bilge in a matter of minutes ! I'm pretty sure it's the cooler but in my botched up installation it's a nightmare to get too.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-15-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,465
Posted By rsparso

Quick search around me shows a couple for sale...

Quick search around me shows a couple for sale far in excess of the $ numbers mentioned here.
Forum: Southeast US
04-12-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By rsparso

Thanks for pointing those out. The SEI looks...

Thanks for pointing those out. The SEI looks tempting. I'll see if I can talk to the Ft Myers seller. I suppose in my dreams I was going to find a $200 empty lower case and a good mechanic would...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-12-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 31,247
Posted By rsparso

But think; you could be paying big $$ to get that...

But think; you could be paying big $$ to get that kind of workout in a gym :)
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-12-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 35,360
Posted By rsparso

I can't wait to see the finished product. I truly...

I can't wait to see the finished product. I truly admire people with the skills and dedication to see this kind of project through.
Forum: Southeast US
04-09-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By rsparso

Bravo 1 woes in Atlanta

Hi all, I could use some help and advice from the group in deciding what direction to go in to solve a Bravo 1 problem I have.

I believe my lower unit case is damaged beyond repair, (unfortunate...
Forum: Baja
04-04-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,511
Posted By rsparso

Thanks, I was afraid of that. Maybe it's time to...

Thanks, I was afraid of that. Maybe it's time to make a plywood former, grab some lexan and break out the heat gun :(
Forum: Baja
04-04-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,511
Posted By rsparso

272 windshield replacement

Hi all, I have an older, (95), 272 and I wondered if anyone has found a beudget alternative to replacing the entire windshield assembly when it's damaged beyond repair, (tree limb falling on it).
...
Forum: Baja
04-04-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,040
Posted By rsparso

I beleive that Baja referred to the white cover...

I beleive that Baja referred to the white cover with the ratchets as a shipping cover. I have one for a 275 which fit my 272 with windscreen well. You can buy them online for around $200, so much...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-03-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 152,967
Posted By rsparso

I just read this thread and my admiration for...

I just read this thread and my admiration for your skills and the quality of your work is beyond words.

A truly magnificent effort, I can't wait to see and hear the video of the maiden voyage !
Forum: General Q & A
04-02-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By rsparso

Exactly what I'd have done, 20 min for peace of...

Exactly what I'd have done, 20 min for peace of mind is a small price !
Forum: General Q & A
04-02-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By rsparso

I appreciate that. The O'Reilly web site lists a...

I appreciate that. The O'Reilly web site lists a 21755 by BDW at $53, same for NAPA, but a few $$ more. I've found that x-ref for the Merc part number.

The 2IAC2 is $26, any difference I wonder ?...
Forum: General Q & A
04-02-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By rsparso

Thanks all, I'm going to replace it as a first...

Thanks all, I'm going to replace it as a first step, although I can't find one cheaper that $50 at any local auto stores here ! Then work forward from there.

I'm hoping that the fact it happened...
Forum: General Q & A
04-01-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By rsparso

10-4, I've cleaned the throttle body. On a...

10-4, I've cleaned the throttle body.

On a car I'd check for a vacuum leak by spraying brake cleaner around the joints and checking for a change in idle. Can I assume that's an appropriate...
Forum: General Q & A
04-01-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,034
Posted By rsparso

So do you know why the previous owner thought...

So do you know why the previous owner thought there was no oil pressure ? 40 cold, 30 warm, at idle doesn't sound like 'no pressure' ?
Forum: General Q & A
04-01-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By rsparso

Ah, great suggestion, thanks. One thing, right...

Ah, great suggestion, thanks. One thing, right now it looks as though it's extended, should you be able to push it back in to the IAC body using hand pressure ? I can't get it to move at all right...
Forum: General Q & A
04-01-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By rsparso

Thanks, but I think it may be something a little...

Thanks, but I think it may be something a little different to that. The boat has run solidly for 5 years without missing a beat. Nothing has changed until this problem showed up on an otherwise...
Forum: General Q & A
04-01-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By rsparso

IAC question - embarrassed to ask but.....

I've been searching the forum with a very basic question but haven't found an answer so far, could someone assist please ?

The background is as follows. Late 90's 502 MPI. The last time I ran the...
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