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Forum: General Q & A
06-06-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,769
Posted By totto

Ok, have been out a couple of times now....

Ok, have been out a couple of times now. Everything working great, no problems what so ever, engines running very nice , tried WOT today, 75mph @ 5500rpm ;)

So what was the problem? Fuel,...
Forum: General Q & A
06-02-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,769
Posted By totto

Ok, but since I have Bravo's, there are no shift...

Ok, but since I have Bravo's, there are no shift interruptor switches, right? I do have some micro-switches, but I think they just prevents from starting the engines with drives forward (or reverse).
Forum: General Q & A
05-31-2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,769
Posted By totto

Ok, but my problem comes and goes. And at exactly...

Ok, but my problem comes and goes. And at exactly the same time for both engines. Engines runs perfect, very good low-end torque. So it hasn't anything with engine setting to do. The problem seemes...
Forum: General Q & A
05-31-2011, 04:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,769
Posted By totto

ok, I have checked the fuel, it was OK. I have...

ok, I have checked the fuel, it was OK. I have checked all the wiring and found two things. One thing was poor connection at one of the batteries (+). The other was the port ignition switch, but it...
Forum: General Q & A
05-26-2011, 04:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,769
Posted By totto

[QUOTE=zx14k;3412808] Ok, thanks, yes I read...

[QUOTE=zx14k;3412808]

Ok, thanks, yes I read your post, and I'm going in that direction now. Thanks for your tips, will try that.
Forum: General Q & A
05-25-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,769
Posted By totto

Ok, now I have checked the fuelfilters/separators...

Ok, now I have checked the fuelfilters/separators and there was no water.

Very strange this problem. Since either both engines work OR both engines work not, the problem has to be in a system...
Forum: General Q & A
05-22-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,769
Posted By totto

Ok, I'll try that. But a bit strange it happens...

Ok, I'll try that. But a bit strange it happens with both engines at the same time.

What's the easiest way of getting rid of any water in the fuel tank? Probably got about 70 gal left....
Forum: General Q & A
05-22-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,769
Posted By totto

Fuel is from last summer. You mean if there is...

Fuel is from last summer. You mean if there is water in it? The strange thing is that it worked, then not, then worked again...
Forum: General Q & A
05-22-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,769
Posted By totto

Engines dies when shifting, need help here

Hello! Today was supposed to be the first day of boating since last year. Everything went well for a start, both bigblocks started at once, as usual. When up to temp, I left the dock, went for...
Forum: General Q & A
02-23-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,337
Posted By totto

I installed the Seakamp system on my 1986...

I installed the Seakamp system on my 1986 Wellcraft Nova II with 350's, alpha drives. Works perfect. Temp is stable, always 180F. It is the Full system, ie Also the exhaust manifolds cooled by closed...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-02-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,298
Posted By totto

Actually , I just bought the boat, and the...

Actually , I just bought the boat, and the previous owner ran without water thermostats (crossovers, without bypass). This made me start thinking of operating temperatures. Perhaps ok in warm waters,...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-29-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,298
Posted By totto

Thermostatically controlled oil temp?

Hello!

Have been reading some threads here about adding oil thermostat, for example Mocal, Earls or Perma-cool.

That means stock mercruisers (in my case 1988 gen4 454, 50hrs since rebuild) has...
Forum: Swap Shop
01-22-2011, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 826
Posted By totto

PM replied..... :)

PM replied..... :)
Forum: General Q & A
01-15-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,682
Posted By totto

Hmmm.... I already have the remote oil filter....

Hmmm.... I already have the remote oil filter. That's why I'm thinking of these two options:

1. Mocal sandwich type, at filter. This will ad a minimum of fittings (2) but some hose lengts (two...
Forum: General Q & A
01-14-2011, 12:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,561
Posted By totto

Ok. Then I might have high psi already even...

Ok. Then I might have high psi already even though I dont use any thermostats. I mean if the bottleneck is the exhaust...

Anyway, I will install relief valves to be safe. Thanks for all info guys!
Forum: General Q & A
01-13-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,561
Posted By totto

Hmm.. I have seen tstathousings with just 1/2"...

Hmm.. I have seen tstathousings with just 1/2" bypass. Maybe thats too small?
Forum: General Q & A
01-13-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,682
Posted By totto

Oil thermostat, sandwich type?

Having too low oiltemp in my bbc's. Thinking of installing Mocal oil thermostat, 203deg, sandwich type. (to be mounted at remote oil filter).

Anyone with experience?
Forum: General Q & A
01-13-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,561
Posted By totto

Yes, you save some weight, gain a few hp and get...

Yes, you save some weight, gain a few hp and get a clean front. But is it worth it? Probably not. Just bought a boat running crossovers without thermostats. Engines are running to cold. Now...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-08-2011, 06:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 934
Posted By totto

oil thermostat installation?

I'm about to install Perma-cool oil tstats on my 468's. Anyone with experience on this? Need help how to attach/bolt it to the block? Some special bracket maybe?
Forum: General Q & A
01-07-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,534
Posted By totto

Ok, thanks for all info so far. This is my plan: ...

Ok, thanks for all info so far. This is my plan:

1. Install an oil thermostat. Since I have decided to use oil tstat, this should be installed before finding the right water temp setup.

2....
Forum: General Q & A
01-07-2011, 06:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,534
Posted By totto

Ok. I will now install oil tstats. But I'm still...

Ok. I will now install oil tstats. But I'm still a little unsure of how/if to install a water tstat.

Should I go for drilled 140 stats and a bypass? Should I also have a pressure relief valve?
...
Forum: General Q & A
01-06-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,534
Posted By totto

Ok. (Those i've heard of running without...

Ok.

(Those i've heard of running without bypass drills three 3/8" or 5/16" holes)
Forum: General Q & A
01-06-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,534
Posted By totto

If I use a bypass, then there is no need to drill...

If I use a bypass, then there is no need to drill small holes in tstat? I've heard of people running without bypass, but with 3x 5/8" holes in tstat. But you suggest both bypass AND holes in tstat,...
Forum: General Q & A
01-06-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,534
Posted By totto

BBC crossover - w or w/o T-stat???

hello!
Doesn't feel good running without thermostat. I think temp vill be to low and also takes long time getting warm. Thinking of putting 160F tstats. Since I have crossover (no circ-pump) a...
Forum: Swap Shop
01-01-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 826
Posted By totto

Ttt

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