525 w/cracked headers
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525 w/cracked headers
Hi Guys,
I have a Donzi 38ZR with the 525 motors, staggered. On the staggered motor I found both headers have creacked. One cracked at the collection point where the four tubes gather to one, the other is on it's way to CMI for repair/replacement. I have heard that CMI has developed a support bracket for staggered motors to alleviate this problem. Has anybody else had this problem, or seen the brackets?
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I have a Donzi 38ZR with the 525 motors, staggered. On the staggered motor I found both headers have creacked. One cracked at the collection point where the four tubes gather to one, the other is on it's way to CMI for repair/replacement. I have heard that CMI has developed a support bracket for staggered motors to alleviate this problem. Has anybody else had this problem, or seen the brackets?
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Re: 525 w/cracked headers
Originally Posted by MarkDonzi
Hi Guys,
I have a Donzi 38ZR with the 525 motors, staggered. On the staggered motor I found both headers have creacked. One cracked at the collection point where the four tubes gather to one, the other is on it's way to CMI for repair/replacement. I have heard that CMI has developed a support bracket for staggered motors to alleviate this problem. Has anybody else had this problem, or seen the brackets?
Thanks
I have a Donzi 38ZR with the 525 motors, staggered. On the staggered motor I found both headers have creacked. One cracked at the collection point where the four tubes gather to one, the other is on it's way to CMI for repair/replacement. I have heard that CMI has developed a support bracket for staggered motors to alleviate this problem. Has anybody else had this problem, or seen the brackets?
Thanks
here is one thread
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...header+problem
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Re: 525 w/cracked headers
There is now support system out by CMI being installed by boat builders on staggered set ups. Let us know if you would like pricing and availability.
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Re: 525 w/cracked headers
Originally Posted by MarkDonzi
Hi Guys,
I have a Donzi 38ZR with the 525 motors, staggered. On the staggered motor I found both headers have creacked. One cracked at the collection point where the four tubes gather to one, the other is on it's way to CMI for repair/replacement. I have heard that CMI has developed a support bracket for staggered motors to alleviate this problem. Has anybody else had this problem, or seen the brackets?
Thanks
I have a Donzi 38ZR with the 525 motors, staggered. On the staggered motor I found both headers have creacked. One cracked at the collection point where the four tubes gather to one, the other is on it's way to CMI for repair/replacement. I have heard that CMI has developed a support bracket for staggered motors to alleviate this problem. Has anybody else had this problem, or seen the brackets?
Thanks
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Re: 525 w/cracked headers
Thanks for the Pic, My boat is a 2005 w/ 120 hours on it. CMI and Donzi are standing behind their warranty. CMI has even agreed to send me the supports that they have developed for Donzi.
I have only had problems with the staggered motor, I'm having the other ones checked to be sure. Is your problem headers with the forward motor in your setup?
What does the bottom end of you bracket attached to? Stringer, shaft guard?
Beautiful Motor Box on your Boat!
Thanks Again
I have only had problems with the staggered motor, I'm having the other ones checked to be sure. Is your problem headers with the forward motor in your setup?
What does the bottom end of you bracket attached to? Stringer, shaft guard?
Beautiful Motor Box on your Boat!
Thanks Again
Last edited by MarkDonzi; 06-17-2006 at 06:29 AM.
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Re: 525 w/cracked headers
Originally Posted by MarkDonzi
Thanks for the Pic, My boat is a 2005 w/ 120 hours on it. CMI and Donzi are standing behind their warranty. CMI has even agreed to send me the supports that they have developed for Donzi.
I have only had problems with the staggered motor, I'm having the other ones checked to be sure. Is your problem headers with the forward motor in your setup?
What does the bottom end of you bracket attached to? Stringer, shaft guard?
Beautiful Motor Box on your Boat!
Thanks Again
I have only had problems with the staggered motor, I'm having the other ones checked to be sure. Is your problem headers with the forward motor in your setup?
What does the bottom end of you bracket attached to? Stringer, shaft guard?
Beautiful Motor Box on your Boat!
Thanks Again
I think it attaches to the shaft guard. I can double check next time I am on the boat. My headers should be here on Tuesday so I will be in the boat soon.
Thanks for the comments. They designed it nice with allot of room to get to stuff in the compartment.