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Forum: Cigarette
07-22-2015, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,872
Posted By Playbuoy

Forum: Cigarette
07-20-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,872
Posted By Playbuoy

WTB: Top Gun 1994-2002

I am looking to buy a Top Gun . 1994-2002. Prefer 525's but would go with 500's, 540's, 600's. Looking to spend $50-80. My goal is to buy a turn key boat with a good clean interior and...
Forum: General Q & A
07-05-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
Posted By Playbuoy

TRS transmission problems

I have a Cafe Racer with a TRS drive and transmission. I took boat to a reputable mechanic because I was loosing a small amount of Type F transmission fluid in tranny. He pulled drive, motor, and...
07-02-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,940
Posted By Playbuoy

When we leaned out the idle mixture screws it was...

When we leaned out the idle mixture screws it was like it was starving for fuel. I will double check timing also. Thx
07-02-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,940
Posted By Playbuoy

Holley 750 carb problems...boat won't idle in gear

I am having Holley Carb problems on my Cafe Racer. I am running Holley 750 double pumpers on my 502's. I took carbs off last winter and had local machine shop rebuild them. Boat ran fine first 2...
05-23-2014, 05:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,754
Posted By Playbuoy

where is trans cooler located?

where is trans cooler located?
05-22-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,754
Posted By Playbuoy

How do I check for signs of either? Thx

How do I check for signs of either? Thx
05-22-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,754
Posted By Playbuoy

TRS transmission losing fluid

1 have a 35' Cafe Racer w/ TRS drives and transmissions. My starboard transmission started making a friction type noise when I was idling in nuetral. When I shifted to forward or reverse it went...
04-07-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By Playbuoy

Silicone or 5200?

My drain plug in my Cigarette had a slow leak last summer. Not the actual brass plug but the chrome bezel that screws to the transom. I took the bezel off and noticed there was no silicone. I...
Forum: General Q & A
02-19-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 855
Posted By Playbuoy

Where to buy Stainless Mirror for engine hatch??

Who sells the stainless mirrors that go on the underside of engine hatch? Was wanting to put one on my Cafe Racer. If they are too pricey I might do a cool logo instead. Thx
02-19-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,907
Posted By Playbuoy

I believe mine is a dual plane. Where did you...

I believe mine is a dual plane. Where did you buy it and how much was it?
02-19-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,907
Posted By Playbuoy

The fuel line come from tank. Goes through...

The fuel line come from tank. Goes through electric fuel pump(MS brass logo on top of pump). Then fuel filter. Then to mechanical fuel pump(about the size of a hockey puck) on side of block. Then...
02-19-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,907
Posted By Playbuoy

So I was just changing my fuel filters. Dumb...

So I was just changing my fuel filters. Dumb question but why do I have electric fuel pumps next to the fuels filters and mechanical fuel pumps on the blocks?
02-18-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,907
Posted By Playbuoy

I have a 1" aluminum spacer now. What kind of...

I have a 1" aluminum spacer now. What kind of gains did u notice?
02-18-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,907
Posted By Playbuoy

Ok here is an updated on the carbs. Pulled both...

Ok here is an updated on the carbs. Pulled both carbs off this morning. They are a Holley 800CFM marine double pumper. Both carbs have chokes but not connected. Spoke with Holley tech, he said...
Forum: Cigarette
02-17-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 43,942
Posted By Playbuoy

Any progress on the Cafe?

Any progress on the Cafe?
Forum: Swap Shop
02-16-2014, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 727
Posted By Playbuoy

bump

bump
02-14-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,907
Posted By Playbuoy

Thanks Griff...I did not realize carbs cannot...

Thanks Griff...I did not realize carbs cannot vaporlock. I always thought when you ran hard it the fuel would boil out of the float bowl if engine hatch temps were high, thus turning the liquid fuel...
02-14-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,907
Posted By Playbuoy

I understand the concept of vapor lock. If the...

I understand the concept of vapor lock. If the boat sets for a long period of time (i.e. 2 weeks) it is hard to start. I pump the throttles 3 times, crank the motor, fires up, but spits and...
02-14-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,907
Posted By Playbuoy

Holley Carb rebuild

I am wanting to rebuild the carbs on my Cigarette Cafe Racer. The boat runs like a top but starts hard if the boat sets for more than a week or after running hard. I believe the hot start is most...
02-12-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,969
Posted By Playbuoy

Thanks for the heads up! I will do a little more...

Thanks for the heads up! I will do a little more digging.
02-12-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,969
Posted By Playbuoy

1800runsnew engines...any good?

Anyone had experience with 1800runsnew marine engines? Seems like a good price. $6400 for 502ci 435HP shipped to my door. They claim engines are new from GM powertrain division and have been...
Forum: Wanted
02-12-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,458
Posted By Playbuoy

1800runsnew. $6400 brand new 502 435hp sipped to...

1800runsnew. $6400 brand new 502 435hp sipped to your door. He has other blocks also.
Forum: Wanted
02-12-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By Playbuoy

Paul on Powerboat Swap Shop on FB has a few pairs.

Paul on Powerboat Swap Shop on FB has a few pairs.
Forum: Cigarette
02-10-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,115
Posted By Playbuoy

I have stock 502's and TRS drives. Cafe came...

I have stock 502's and TRS drives. Cafe came with a 23P 3 Blade. Bblades suggested I try a 24P 4 blade.
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