Information on 525sc's, carbarated.
02-23-2006, 10:17 AM
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Information on 525sc's, carbarated.
Wanted to know about reliability, how many hours they are good for and any other issues, any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Larry
02-23-2006, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 427 larry
Wanted to know about reliability, how many hours they are good for and any other issues, any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Larry
. He's got around 300 hrs on it, Only issue was with the blower, oil was spilling in the bilge area. Eared they generally need a rebuilt(Blower) around 250-300 hrs, other than that, looks like a really strong engine.
02-23-2006, 10:42 AM
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Re: Information on 525sc's, carbarated.
Originally Posted by 427 larry
Wanted to know about reliability, how many hours they are good for and any other issues, any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Larry
02-23-2006, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by DRIPPINWETII
Great engines,turn key. Like JS232 said, blower rebuild around 300hrs otherwise bullet proof. My blowers leeked a little oil from the fill screws. I was told by B&M,now Holley,to replace original screws that have pin hole with one that doesn't have hole.
How fast does you 30' run with that huge power?
02-23-2006, 10:58 AM
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How fast does you 30' run with that huge power?
02-23-2006, 11:03 AM
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I am right at 90mph now. I am running 34 bravos with 1.65 gears. I am still up on the rev limiters. In the process of changing gears to 1.50 and adding nose cones. Hopefully will be able to run same prop when labbed.
Your boat seemed to handle the big stuff pretty well on the last milk run...
02-23-2006, 11:11 AM
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Interesting numbers!
Your boat seemed to handle the big stuff pretty well on the last milk run...
Your boat seemed to handle the big stuff pretty well on the last milk run...
02-23-2006, 12:39 PM
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Re: Information on 525sc's, carbarated.
Do a search for 525SC. Lots of info has been discussed about them.
Its been a great engine for me. Very reliable and turn key.
Its been a great engine for me. Very reliable and turn key.
02-26-2006, 05:05 PM
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Re: Information on 525sc's, carbarated.
Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the help and info., I also did a search on 525SC and learned a lot, will let you know what happens on this boat I am looking at.
02-26-2006, 06:28 PM
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Re: Information on 525sc's, carbarated.
Originally Posted by 427 larry
Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the help and info., I also did a search on 525SC and learned a lot, will let you know what happens on this boat I am looking at.
