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Forum: Swap Shop
09-09-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By oz boater

Are you looking to swap or buy? My offer was an...

Are you looking to swap or buy? My offer was an even swap for 23p, but I would consider selling.
Forum: Swap Shop
07-22-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By oz boater

anyone?

anyone?
Forum: Swap Shop
07-14-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By oz boater

WTT Bravo III XR 25P for 23P

I have two Bravo Three XR prop pairs (total of 4 props). They are 25P and like new. Looking for XR 23P in same condition. No dings or repairs.

Please PM me if you are interested in a trade.
Forum: Swap Shop
06-28-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By oz boater

Trade Bravo III XR 25p for 23p Props

I have two pair of like new Bravo III XR 25p propellers (total of 4 props). Would like to swap for two sets of 23p in the same condition. Located in CT.

Please PM me if you are interested.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-21-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

Since I have ruled out the props as the cause,...

Since I have ruled out the props as the cause, and the engine is using too much fuel and running without any hesitation, I am theorizing it's not a fuel delivery issue (at least for now).
...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-19-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

Swapped props - No Difference. Bummer Still...

Swapped props - No Difference. Bummer

Still have the same problem ... over 3000 rpm, the port motor needs more throttle and uses more gas than starboard. Port uses about 4-5 gph more and maxes...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-08-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

Yes, Bravo III. I will check them next (before...

Yes, Bravo III. I will check them next (before getting into the fuel pump related suggestions).

The props "look" fine. But based on the replies here it seems that this type of performance loss...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-07-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

I guess it's time for an in-water prop change. I...

I guess it's time for an in-water prop change. I hate chasing these things .... But thank you for the suggestions.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-07-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

I think I will need to buy the Diacom software. ...

I think I will need to buy the Diacom software. At this point, I am relying on my marina service department. And I will be up to the price of the Diacom shortly in diagnosis hours. So I was hoping...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-07-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

I believe the starboard one drives the power...

I believe the starboard one drives the power steering pump. The problem is on the port one (which is even stranger).

The problem really doesn't come and go. It's pretty consistent: identical...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-07-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

I assume you are referring to the fuel boost...

I assume you are referring to the fuel boost bump? The engine runs perfectly smooth and uses 5 gph more than the starboard at 4000 rpm.

My service guy thought that these were not symptoms of a...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-07-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

About 40 hours on the engine. Spent another...

About 40 hours on the engine.

Spent another $100 replacing plugs -- nothing changed.

Identical fuel flow until about 3000 rpm, then the port starts taking more fuel and throttle to stay at the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-05-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

Compression is good (all within 10 psi). No...

Compression is good (all within 10 psi). No leakdown test done (yet).
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-05-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

Any 496 experts that might be able to help? I...

Any 496 experts that might be able to help? I have two weeks of warranty left and something is not right.

I just paid for 3 hours of a Merc service guy looking at the computer and the plug wires...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-02-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

No dings.

No dings.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-02-2010, 07:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

Thanks. The wires are all on, but I will pull...

Thanks. The wires are all on, but I will pull all 8 plugs and check them.

Anything else I should check that could cause this?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-01-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,707
Posted By oz boater

496 MAG - one uses more fuel and lower max RPM???

Twin 496 MAGs with Smartcraft. At low RPM both engines show the same GPH at same RPM.

Above approx. 3000 rpm, the port motor needs more throttle to stay at the same RPM and begins to use more...
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