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Forum: General Q & A
03-10-2004, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,406
Posted By Quest for Speed

Thanks for the help, I passed on it. I don't have...

Thanks for the help, I passed on it. I don't have the time to get it done right so I'll stick with the boat I've got.
Forum: General Q & A
03-09-2004, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,406
Posted By Quest for Speed

Would the fuel injection be toast or just the...

Would the fuel injection be toast or just the internals, would it be cheaper to buy a new 496HO or rebuild this one assumeing the labor is free? It also has a procharger, any chance it is OK?
Forum: General Q & A
03-09-2004, 09:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,406
Posted By Quest for Speed

Engine submerged in water?

I'm looking at a boat that flipped over and the engine was submerged in fresh water and has had water in the engine for 4 months. Is the engine salvageable? The hull and interior still looks good, is...
Forum: General Q & A
02-12-2004, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,269
Posted By Quest for Speed

Thanks for the help. I had some computer problems...

Thanks for the help. I had some computer problems and have not been able to respond. The head is out to be machined and they are replacing two valves, #5 and #7, everything else they say still looks...
Forum: General Q & A
02-07-2004, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,269
Posted By Quest for Speed

500 EFI bad fuel pump

Well I burned up my number 7 cylinder by what looks like an overly lean condition that I am being told is caused by mercury's poor factory fuel pump. The dealer is telling me I should go to an...
01-22-2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 67,653
Posted By Quest for Speed

That is my boat. It only has 500EFI's but they...

That is my boat. It only has 500EFI's but they do sound bigger for some reason. It tops out right now at about 81 but I can not seem to get it propped correctly, still have about 350 rpm left before...
01-21-2004, 08:02 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 67,653
Posted By Quest for Speed

Yes, it is I. The only part of the boat that was...

Yes, it is I. The only part of the boat that was still in the water were the drives. Both Trevor and I were laughing our a$$ off and could not believe you got that much boat out of the water.
That...
01-19-2004, 10:53 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 67,653
Posted By Quest for Speed

When we left the harbor in Newport I was doing...

When we left the harbor in Newport I was doing sixty beside you just as you launched it off a swell:D :D . It actualy lands real smooth and did not create a hugh wall of water on re-entry. Great...
Forum: General Q & A
12-03-2003, 03:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,849
Posted By Quest for Speed

Quiet Storm, I am running the Simrek drive...

Quiet Storm, I am running the Simrek drive showers and have had no chalking on the drives at all. I am getting nervous about changing the drive oil myself now. I fill the oil back up through the...
Forum: General Q & A
12-02-2003, 01:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,849
Posted By Quest for Speed

Troutly, I did not notice any water in the drives...

Troutly, I did not notice any water in the drives when I changed the fluid. I also did not have a problem with the oil foaming. I did have to top off the port drive resvoir on my last run but it was...
Forum: General Q & A
11-23-2003, 09:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,849
Posted By Quest for Speed

Thanks. That's why I won't touch the current...

Thanks. That's why I won't touch the current props I have, don't want to mess up a good thing.


Anyone else have any ideas why water would get into both drives and wrench both sets of gears...
Forum: General Q & A
11-21-2003, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,849
Posted By Quest for Speed

Migpilot, the system is an 02 and I have no whine...

Migpilot, the system is an 02 and I have no whine from either drive. I did have to add drive fluid to port side the last run before service but did not see any water in the resevoir.

I am running...
Forum: General Q & A
11-20-2003, 12:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,849
Posted By Quest for Speed

Unhappy XR Gear Failure

It's been a while since I posted last but have some Questions for the masses.

I have a 2001 Powerquest 380 Avenger with 500efi's running XR drives on the ITS system. The engines and drives are not...
Forum: General Q & A
10-03-2003, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 851
Posted By Quest for Speed

Thanks for the responses. I think I'll start...

Thanks for the responses. I think I'll start sending oil in for analysis on my Powerquest.
Forum: General Q & A
10-02-2003, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 851
Posted By Quest for Speed

Need help, oil analysis?

I am trying to sell my fishing boat (also have offshore boat) that has a 96 Volvo 5.8FSI engine with 210 hours. I have serviced the boat as required, 50 hours oil or every year (whichever came first)...
Forum: General Q & A
09-09-2003, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,121
Posted By Quest for Speed

You can just use JB Weld, sand and repaint. It...

You can just use JB Weld, sand and repaint. It will be as good as new. I know of lots of people who have done this, including myself and have never had the piece come out. Cheap and easy.:p
08-22-2003, 01:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 39,432
Posted By Quest for Speed

I thought his bar in Newport Burnt to the...

I thought his bar in Newport Burnt to the ground?:rolleyes:
08-19-2003, 10:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,714
Posted By Quest for Speed

Baja, nice area where you have your boat, looked...

Baja, nice area where you have your boat, looked like you must get some grief from the blow boaters though. It looked like there were about 10 sail boats to ever powerboat:p , I guess they have...
08-19-2003, 12:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,714
Posted By Quest for Speed

Got back from St Pete last night and enjoyed the...

Got back from St Pete last night and enjoyed the trip. Thank you to every one who gave me suggestions on what to do, we did just about all of them. The one thing I was very supprised about is you can...
08-12-2003, 11:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,714
Posted By Quest for Speed

Thanks for the help. I tried to get on line last...

Thanks for the help. I tried to get on line last night to ask some more questions but long story short and I could not get logged on. Anyone, where could I rent a boat for a day and where to go?
08-11-2003, 05:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,714
Posted By Quest for Speed

It better be the nice one!! It is the one with 4...

It better be the nice one!! It is the one with 4 or 5 different buildings. I got a suite that is on the beach and looked at their web site and it looked pretty nice.
If I get there and there is a...
08-11-2003, 04:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,714
Posted By Quest for Speed

Sydwayz, I looked into staying at the Don and...

Sydwayz, I looked into staying at the Don and they have some kind of convention going on for people to renew their wedding vows. I will be staying as far away from there as possible, don't need my...
08-11-2003, 03:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,714
Posted By Quest for Speed

Thanks Baja, mostly looking for anything that is...

Thanks Baja, mostly looking for anything that is kid friendly. I'm hoping the hotel has a babysitting service so my wife and I can get out for at least one night. I have not had a chance to check out...
08-11-2003, 12:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,714
Posted By Quest for Speed

Thanks for the advice on the Blue hairs, I'm sure...

Thanks for the advice on the Blue hairs, I'm sure that will come in handy. I think I'll skip the museum though, not my thing:D
08-11-2003, 10:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,714
Posted By Quest for Speed

What to do in St Pete?

I'm going to be in St Pete from Wednesday through Monday with my wife and 8 month old. What is there to do? We're staying at the Trade Winds if there's anything to do near there, Thanks!
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