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Forum: Baja
07-28-2011, 05:30 PM
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Views: 1,001
Posted By Mello03

6.2 Flame arrestor?

Hope this isn't a completely stupid question, (my first boat:grinser010:) but I wanted to clean the flame arrestor on my 6.2 MPI and wasn't sure;

1. What to use (soap and water, carb cleaner etc.)...
07-25-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,156
Posted By Mello03

Yeah, I will look into that Dave thanks. We are...

Yeah, I will look into that Dave thanks. We are nuts about heading to the lake, so I highly doubt this will be the last boat we have. Some type of scantool or diagnostic should pay for itself quickly...
07-25-2011, 06:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,156
Posted By Mello03

Might just do that. Sounds cool.

Might just do that. Sounds cool.
07-24-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,156
Posted By Mello03

Not letting anyone around here touch my boat...

Not letting anyone around here touch my boat anymore either! I might hit you up for some help if I have anymore problems, so thanks in advance. We just went up to Lake James yesterday but usually go...
07-24-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,156
Posted By Mello03

Yeah they do but it's the old DDT not the new...

Yeah they do but it's the old DDT not the new CDS. It was a rookie mistake on my part, luckily I didn't just take their word for it! This is my first boat and I am still learning, obviously I need to...
07-22-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,156
Posted By Mello03

Boat is fixed. It was the MAP sensor going nuts...

Boat is fixed. It was the MAP sensor going nuts and throwing the timing off. Hard to believe that my local shop and Mercruiser technical "service" was telling me to go buy a new ECM.

Bob gets my...
07-18-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,156
Posted By Mello03

Dropped the boat off today with Bob Shutter. Very...

Dropped the boat off today with Bob Shutter. Very nice guy, I hope he can figure out what's up with my boat. He even said he would get to it tomorrow.......that's impressive!
07-17-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,156
Posted By Mello03

Ok man, thanks so much!

Ok man, thanks so much!
07-17-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,156
Posted By Mello03

Good EFI mechanic in NC...Lake Norman?

Anyone know of a good mechanic in NC preferably around Lake Norman. I am having some issues that my local shop can't diagnose. I need a second opinion from a smart shop before I drop big bucks on a...
07-17-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,009
Posted By Mello03

Thanks guys, I am definitely going to take it in...

Thanks guys, I am definitely going to take it in for a second opinion. I live in central NC so there are not a lot of options for "quality" shops and mechanics around here. I may post up in a...
07-16-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,009
Posted By Mello03

I will check it out. I guess worse case scenario...

I will check it out. I guess worse case scenario if it is the ECM, I can get a new one for 1000-1200 bucks.....:angry-smiley-038:

Any other theories are welcomed!
07-15-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,009
Posted By Mello03

I thought it was a fuel problem at first too but...

I thought it was a fuel problem at first too but they told me that everything looks good with the fuel system and pressure. I wish I lived closer to some good marine mechanics, but I'm out of luck in...
07-15-2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,009
Posted By Mello03

Running rich, won't idle.....input please!

I'm having some problems with my boat that the local shop can't seem to figure out and it's killing me. Anyway, boat is a 2004 Baja 232 with a 6.2 MPI. It started running really rough at idle the 3rd...
Forum: Baja
06-02-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By Mello03

I just bought a fairly cheap JBL replacement but...

I just bought a fairly cheap JBL replacement but in the spring I am putting in an Alpine system. The shop that is doing it has a guy that will make a plate to fit over the hole that will be the same...
Forum: Baja
06-02-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By Mello03

I don't know if this will help you or not but...

I don't know if this will help you or not but mine is a 2004 and the Clarion I took out did NOT have a aux port. I had to swap mine so I could add an ipod adapter.
03-30-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,401
Posted By Mello03

We are just looking for a place to spend 4-5 days...

We are just looking for a place to spend 4-5 days with a group of friends so we don't need too much. The wife loves cool clean lakes and has been spoiled by Smith Mountain, VA and Summersville in WV....
03-21-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,401
Posted By Mello03

Douglas, Norris, Cherokee?

Guys my wife and I are looking to take the boat over to TN and hit one of these lakes for a few days. Anyone have any suggestions on Douglas in the Smokies or the others. I hear Norris is awesome....
12-15-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,513
Posted By Mello03

Summersville will be on our list this...

Summersville will be on our list this year....especially when it gets hot!
06-28-2010, 06:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,028
Posted By Mello03

I have a 2010 2500 with the auto and 4:10 gears....

I have a 2010 2500 with the auto and 4:10 gears. I only pull a 232 Baja with it but I am very pleased with the truck. I drove all the 2010 models when I bought it in Jan and hands down it was the...
06-26-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 241,581
Posted By Mello03

Yikes, I need to plan a trip to Norman ASAP!...

Yikes, I need to plan a trip to Norman ASAP! Can't believe I have never been. Heading to party cove in Lake of the Ozarks in 3 weeks though! I will take some pics of that madness.
Forum: Baja
06-24-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By Mello03

Wow thanks, but I found a used Mirage Plus 19p on...

Wow thanks, but I found a used Mirage Plus 19p on ebay. I appreciate the help.
Forum: Baja
06-23-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By Mello03

Next question. My current prop is 15 1/4, did...

Next question. My current prop is 15 1/4, did they make a 15 1/4 in the 21P? All I seem to see out there is a 14 3/4. I have been told that with my boat 3900 lbs, I wouldn't want to consider a prop...
Forum: Baja
06-23-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By Mello03

Thanks for the advice. I will look into that.

Thanks for the advice. I will look into that.
Forum: Baja
06-22-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By Mello03

Correct range is 4800-5200 as far as I know. Yeah...

Correct range is 4800-5200 as far as I know. Yeah that is kinda what I figured, but as a backup I don't really mind if it isn't the "best" prop. I can get one for a reasonable price and it will allow...
Forum: Baja
06-22-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By Mello03

Back up prop suggestions.

2nd post here and just got my new to me boat so I am very excited. I am reading as much as possible as quickly as possible! Boat is a 2004 Baja 232 with a 6.2L Merc.

I am sending my prop (Mirage...
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