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Forum: Formula
08-11-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 958
Posted By MaxFormula242

87 242 SS transom angle?

hello, i'm installing a fish finder on my boat and they ask for the transom angle.......any idea?
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-15-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,007
Posted By MaxFormula242

alpha one gear ratio help needed

my 87 242SS 454 mag 330hp alpha one drive has taken a dump. Actually i'm not very happy about the place that worked on it this spring as they noticed my water pump wasn't working so they sold me on...
Forum: Formula
07-15-2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,209
Posted By MaxFormula242

need new alpha one outdrive, gear ratio help

my 87 242SS 454 mag 330hp alpha one drive has taken a dump. Actually i'm not very happy about the place that worked on it this spring as they noticed my water pump wasn't working so they sold me on...
Forum: Formula
06-18-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,374
Posted By MaxFormula242

87 242SS w 454 Mag/Alpha 1 ignition timing

Hello, i bought this boat last year, runs well....just changed the oil, fuel filter and checked the base ignition timing and it was right at the factory 8 degrees, is there any power in advancing the...
Forum: Formula
11-09-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,146
Posted By MaxFormula242

Winterizing 1987 242SS

Hello, it's my 1st winter with any boat....wondering what i should do to prepare it for winter......draining water.....adding antifreeze...etc. thanks
Forum: Formula
07-17-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
Posted By MaxFormula242

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8T095mFdW8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8T095mFdW8
Forum: Formula
07-15-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,389
Posted By MaxFormula242

Sure...point me in the right direction as to...

Sure...point me in the right direction as to where to find it and i'll take a pic tomorrow as it's dark here now.
Forum: Formula
07-15-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,389
Posted By MaxFormula242

Dumb fuel capacity question 1987 242 SS

I'm wondering....the fuel capacity for my boat is 107 gallons......and what seems to be the last 1/4 tank is colored red and called the reserve.......is this pretty much a 1/4 tank? or is it less? ...
Forum: Formula
07-13-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
Posted By MaxFormula242

double post

double post
Forum: Formula
07-13-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,830
Posted By MaxFormula242

Guys, i called the local Formula dealer and they...

Guys, i called the local Formula dealer and they in turn called Formula directly and these switches are no longer available. I have 2 bad switches so maybe i'll sell all the good ones and retrofit...
Forum: Formula
07-06-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,116
Posted By MaxFormula242

I figure any respectable motor should have a...

I figure any respectable motor should have a minimum of 1hp per cubic inch. I'd like to get it anywhere from 450 to 500hp. If the alpha one can't handle that i'd upgrade. I'm not afraid of used...
Forum: Formula
07-05-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,116
Posted By MaxFormula242

I got all the original manuals with the...

I got all the original manuals with the boat...the guy that sold it to me advertised it as 365hp, the manuals say it's 330hp and rpm is 4200-4600. I went out again today....me, my gf, my puppy and a...
Forum: Formula
07-05-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
Posted By MaxFormula242

I'm on a boat!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avaSdC0QOUM


Too funny, this is our anthem for summer 2010.
Forum: Formula
07-04-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,830
Posted By MaxFormula242

i need one of these switches.....where can i get...

i need one of these switches.....where can i get one?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-04-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,229
Posted By MaxFormula242

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/9018/1011303.jp...

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/9018/1011303.jpg (http://img197.imageshack.us/i/1011303.jpg/)

How about this?
Forum: Formula
07-04-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 682
Posted By MaxFormula242

my seat looks like something out of a barber shop...

my seat looks like something out of a barber shop ;)
Forum: Formula
07-04-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,116
Posted By MaxFormula242

Hello, i am totally new to boating, and recently...

Hello, i am totally new to boating, and recently bought my 1st boat. 1987 F242 SS 454 magnum alpha one (should be 330hp version) i don't know the history of the engine but believe it to be 100%...
Forum: Formula
06-30-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 756
Posted By MaxFormula242

Water ski tie loop

I bought a 87 242LS and one of the items on my laundry list is the water ski rope loop on the back will rattle at certain rpm/speeds. I raised the engine hatch and figured out i can't get to the...
Forum: Formula
06-28-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 722
Posted By MaxFormula242

Cathodes for 87 F242LS

Hello, i'm new to boating and have posted a few questions recently as i'm clueless about many a boating things. I noticed that i don't have a cathode(boat is used in freshwater only...
Forum: Formula
06-25-2010, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,364
Posted By MaxFormula242

What would stock prop be '87 252SS

wondering what the stock prop was on a '87 242 SS 454 Magnum alpha one. Currently the prop is....48 78120 A40 19P


thanks
Forum: Formula
06-24-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 764
Posted By MaxFormula242

okay, the line is broken where it goes through...

okay, the line is broken where it goes through the stern....what looks like it would be a 90 degree fitting. Where can i score one of these?
thanks for the response, much appreciated.....i'm...
Forum: Formula
06-24-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 764
Posted By MaxFormula242

'87 F242SS speedo inop

I'm gonna start taking care of a few little issues with this 242SS i just bought. #1 on the list is the speedometer does not work. Can anyone point me in the right direction with this? Thanks
Forum: Formula
06-17-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,162
Posted By MaxFormula242

Looking to download manuals 1987 F242 LS

Hello, i'm wondering of there is a place online to download manuals(mainly outdrive and engine manuals so i can go over this thing and maintain it, i'm guessing i'll just have to buy the actual paper...
Forum: Formula
06-16-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By MaxFormula242

Haha, ya it's about the only thing i own that...

Haha, ya it's about the only thing i own that isn't supercharged (yet) lol
Forum: Formula
06-16-2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By MaxFormula242

Blowers switch

Hello, once again i'm new to boating and just bought a 1987 F242SS and am wondering what the blowers switch is for and how often it should be on. Seems to me it blows hot air out the engine...
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