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Forum: General Q & A
02-16-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,664
Posted By longtravel

[QUOTE=cig92;4068411]i had a new set and had...

[QUOTE=cig92;4068411]i had a new set and had nothing but problems. they make good power and sound pretty good but the build quality isn't that good. i have seen them crack and had plenty of...
Forum: General Q & A
01-15-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,083
Posted By longtravel

http://youtu.be/yOzeRLGLHQc First startup after...

http://youtu.be/yOzeRLGLHQc
First startup after freshened up heads and new Dana Marine exhaust.
Forum: General Q & A
01-15-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,083
Posted By longtravel

Lol, yes it does. They were just the wrong...

Lol, yes it does. They were just the wrong headers for the boat. Im really liking the Dana Marine headers. Quality is excellent and Dana was very helpful getting things right.
Forum: General Q & A
01-12-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,083
Posted By longtravel

My boat has flappers on it and the tips sit well...

My boat has flappers on it and the tips sit well enough above the water line. My issue was the downward angle of the exhaust towards the tips. It wasn't enough which caused water to ride back up the...
Forum: General Q & A
12-28-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,083
Posted By longtravel

Yes it is off a 496. Motor is stock with a...

Yes it is off a 496. Motor is stock with a whipple stage 2 tune and lightning headers. Im thinking the reversion was caused by the headers. They weren't the right fit for the boat. I had the heads...
Forum: General Q & A
12-23-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,083
Posted By longtravel

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d27/crazyfastyfz...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d27/crazyfastyfz450/IMG_1247_zps9b0c3243.jpg Reversion
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
10-14-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 821
Views: 412,025
Posted By longtravel

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d27/crazyfastyfz...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d27/crazyfastyfz450/photo.jpg
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-12-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,867
Posted By longtravel

There is a small foam filter inside the throttle...

There is a small foam filter inside the throttle body right where the hose is that goes back to the IAC. That filter can be sucked through the hose into the IAC causing failure. I replaced my IAC and...
Forum: General Q & A
11-14-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,143
Posted By longtravel

really? Pull the drive for winter storage. Check...

really? Pull the drive for winter storage. Check gimbal bearing, grease driveshaft yokes.
Forum: General Q & A
11-11-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,030
Posted By longtravel

Noticed that today with mine. Does the exact same...

Noticed that today with mine. Does the exact same thing. Can move throttle up to about 1000rpm then it jumps right to 1800 to 2000rpm. I wonder if it is normal for it to do that? Winterized mine...
Forum: General Q & A
10-01-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,304
Posted By longtravel

I went on cometic's website and they list a 0.056...

I went on cometic's website and they list a 0.056 and 0.060 . I should go with the 0.060 then? What about head bolts, is there a better option then the torque to yield head bolts? I couldn't find a...
Forum: General Q & A
09-30-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,304
Posted By longtravel

496 mag ho head gaskets

Does anyone know the thickness of the OEM 496 mag ho head gaskets?
Forum: General Q & A
09-27-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,496
Posted By longtravel

Will the hard anodized aluminum deteriorate...

Will the hard anodized aluminum deteriorate faster than a full stainless system? I am torn between the Dana system and the cmi etops.
Forum: General Q & A
09-24-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,496
Posted By longtravel

Dana Marine 496 headers

I'm interested in buying a set of dana marine headers. I will be running them in salt water and flushing them out after every use. I know they will be hard anodized but I am a little nervous about...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-11-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 741
Posted By longtravel

i have a 496 mag ho in my boat. The previous...

i have a 496 mag ho in my boat. The previous owner installed a ball valve just before the starboard side water rail to the header. It helps redirect flow to the port side headerby closing it very...
Forum: General Q & A
06-23-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 822
Posted By longtravel

Merc. 496 mag HO two beep alarm

Anyone out in Suffolk county, long island with a scan tool that would be willing to scan my motor for faults? I'd be willing to pay you for your time.
Forum: Prop Talk
03-13-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,573
Posted By longtravel

Found this for you, hope it helps. ...

Found this for you, hope it helps.
http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/155361-mirage-prop-vs-mirage-plus-there-big-difference.html
Forum: Prop Talk
03-13-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,573
Posted By longtravel

http://www.miamimarina.com/miamimarine2//resources...

http://www.miamimarina.com/miamimarine2//resources/products/835258Q2.jpg
This is the hub kit that i have on my mirage plus prop. Not sure what hub kit the mirage prop would have.
Forum: General Q & A
11-06-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,238
Posted By longtravel

The headers that went bad on me are the lightning...

The headers that went bad on me are the lightning headers. Im most likely going to be replaceing them with the dana marine headers only becasuse they are about $1000 cheaper. Im not sure how old the...
Forum: General Q & A
11-05-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,238
Posted By longtravel

I purchased a boat with a 496 mag ho with...

I purchased a boat with a 496 mag ho with freshwater lightning headers. used the boat two seasons in salt water and the headers are now shot. Sprung two leaks in the outer pipe. I new it would happen...
Forum: General Q & A
10-04-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 88,538
Posted By longtravel

In the serloc manual i have for my 496 mag HO it...

In the serloc manual i have for my 496 mag HO it says to close fuel supply , disconnect fuel pump and boost pump, add 2oz of 2 cycle oil to fuel filter and run till fuel runs out. Im confused...
Forum: Checkmate
09-05-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 48,472
Posted By longtravel

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d27/crazyfastyfz...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d27/crazyfastyfz450/DSC_4009.jpg
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-12-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,348
Posted By longtravel

I dont know if it is normal or not but my friends...

I dont know if it is normal or not but my friends and my bravo 1 both make a sound when i turn the prop back and forth. just like a backlash sound in the gears.
Forum: General Q & A
06-04-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 32,286
Posted By longtravel

i have a 496mag HO in my 24' checkmate 240zt and...

i have a 496mag HO in my 24' checkmate 240zt and same deal almost always has black soot. Pretty sure thats just how they run.
Forum: Checkmate
06-01-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 48,472
Posted By longtravel

my checkmate

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d27/crazyfastyfz450/photo.jpg
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