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Forum: General Q & A
08-04-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,089
Posted By johnny b good

Thought I would chime in with an update since it...

Thought I would chime in with an update since it was my original post. I am currently at 1050 hours on both of my 502mpi mags and they are still running strong. Nothing other than normal maintenance.
Forum: Powerquest
05-25-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3,810
Views: 373,109
Posted By johnny b good

[QUOTE=Gimme Fuel;4556686]I have Johnny. Did a...

[QUOTE=Gimme Fuel;4556686]I have Johnny. Did a quick river run. Didn't push on her too hard since had some old gas in it yet I freshened. I also figured out that the trim limit switch on my...
Forum: Powerquest
05-24-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3,810
Views: 373,109
Posted By johnny b good

Gimme Fuel, Have you been able to try your boat...

Gimme Fuel, Have you been able to try your boat out since the bottom changes?
05-03-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,814
Posted By johnny b good

[QUOTE=SB;4550976]I use these type of tie wraps....

[QUOTE=SB;4550976]I use these type of tie wraps. Merc actually uses these on some outboard fuel lines.

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That what I used on mine years ago. They have a...
Forum: General Q & A
04-29-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,209
Posted By johnny b good

This is the filter I use and have room for on my...

This is the filter I use and have room for on my stock 502 mpi mags. It fits the stock filter head and filters much better than the short 25 micron ones.
...
Forum: General Q & A
04-27-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,287
Posted By johnny b good

Same here at a touch over a 1000hrs

Same here at a touch over a 1000hrs
Forum: General Q & A
03-08-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 628
Posted By johnny b good

Sounds like the trim limit sensor on the gimbal...

Sounds like the trim limit sensor on the gimbal ring is the issue. I had the same issue on mine but just bypassed the limit switch.
Forum: Powerquest
02-27-2017, 05:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 947
Posted By johnny b good

I had a 290 before my 380. The 380 is night and...

I had a 290 before my 380. The 380 is night and day better for working in the engine compartment!
Forum: General Q & A
02-25-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,211
Posted By johnny b good

Thank you! I will check out your website.

Thank you! I will check out your website.
Forum: General Q & A
02-25-2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,211
Posted By johnny b good

I have been concerned about my injectors since I...

I have been concerned about my injectors since I have been reading more about this topic. I have twin 1997 502mpi mags with a touch over a 1000 hours on them. The engines are stock original and have...
02-24-2017, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,664
Posted By johnny b good

[QUOTE=sleek1;4531937]I was doing my annual drive...

[QUOTE=sleek1;4531937]I was doing my annual drive maintenance today. Went to my local dealer and could not get "Universal U

That is what I have been using for the last few seasons on my u-joints,...
Forum: General Q & A
02-13-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,607
Posted By johnny b good

If you plug into shore power I would consider...

If you plug into shore power I would consider adding a galvanic isolator. Even though I rack store my boat I added one to mine for those long weekends I am plugged in at marinas. ...
02-09-2017, 05:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,304
Posted By johnny b good

I replaced my anodes on my K-Planes quite a few...

I replaced my anodes on my K-Planes quite a few years ago. I do remember them being somewhat hard to get off. I ended up getting magnesium rudder anodes at West Marine that were a very close match,...
Forum: General Q & A
02-03-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 35,977
Posted By johnny b good

It sure seems stock maintained low horsepower...

It sure seems stock maintained low horsepower marine engines can live a long time. I have 1997 twin 502 MPI Magnums in my 38’ Powerquest with a tad over 1000 hours that run perfect. Nothing has been...
Forum: General Q & A
01-30-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By johnny b good

http://lafataautobody.com/services.html You...

http://lafataautobody.com/services.html

You can try these guys. They are close by and I heard good things about them.
Forum: General Q & A
01-19-2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,816
Posted By johnny b good

I use a hand held spot light. I feel it's more...

I use a hand held spot light. I feel it's more versatile and does a better job.
01-13-2017, 05:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,465
Posted By johnny b good

I agree.I've owned my boat for 11 years with ...

I agree.I've owned my boat for 11 years with twin 1997 502mpi mags that now have a 1000 hours on them. They run as good as when I bought the boat with 240 hours. The engines have never been apart.
Forum: General Q & A
12-10-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,243
Posted By johnny b good

This may be an option ...

This may be an option https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/parts-and-accessories/mercury-marine-products/fuel-care/fuel-care/
11-14-2016, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By johnny b good

Magicezy

Has anyone tried this stuff for cosmetic hairline cracks?

http://www.magicezy.com/products/hairline-fix/
10-17-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By johnny b good

I have been using Slimy Grimy on my rack stored...

I have been using Slimy Grimy on my rack stored boat for 11 years now and have had no noticeable issues with the gel coat staining any faster or any deterioration. Even being a rack stored boat I...
Forum: Powerquest
10-17-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,378
Posted By johnny b good

Just an FYI for those that don't know, there is a...

Just an FYI for those that don't know, there is a Powerquest Forum on Face Book which brought this topic up a while back.
Forum: General Q & A
10-17-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,346
Posted By johnny b good

I had an 89’ Sunsation Rocket with the stock...

I had an 89’ Sunsation Rocket with the stock 330hp 454 Q-jet and Bravo 1 drive, and that boat would do 62-63mph on gps. I can't remember the prop on it though.
Forum: General Q & A
10-03-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,324
Posted By johnny b good

My pair of 97’ 502mpi mags untouched have a tad...

My pair of 97’ 502mpi mags untouched have a tad over a 1000 hours each and run great with no issues. They have only used Mercury oil filters and the mercury Hi-Efficiency oil filters. The oil has...
09-15-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,503
Posted By johnny b good

We could always, and still can get ethanol free...

We could always, and still can get ethanol free fuel at marinas on Lake St. Clair in Michigan.
Forum: Powerquest
08-27-2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,978
Posted By johnny b good

That's great to hear!!

That's great to hear!!
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