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Forum: Electronics
11-08-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,265
Posted By rickyc4

Thanks all for the great advice. I chose this...

Thanks all for the great advice. I chose this engine because it had low hours (170) figuring it would be reliable. But like anything complicated and 15 yrs old it is bound to have gremlins. Zoomed...
Forum: Electronics
10-30-2018, 07:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,265
Posted By rickyc4

Trim position sensor was it. Visiting Mercury...

Trim position sensor was it. Visiting Mercury tech with same program found it. Thanks all, Expensive to fix but I'm in love with this boat. 2003 27' Fountain.
Forum: Electronics
10-20-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,265
Posted By rickyc4

Engine does not run. Stopped suddenly. Laptop...

Engine does not run. Stopped suddenly. Laptop indicated TPS, that replaced it still doesn't run. Plenty of battery, turns over fine. A mystery for my mechanic who is Mercury certified. Luckily it...
Forum: Electronics
10-19-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,265
Posted By rickyc4

496 voltage low to sensors.

Voltage out of computer is .5v instead of 5 volts.to sensors. Engine shut down. Plenty of battery, cranks over fine.No Spark My skilled certified mechanic is tracing downhill for shorts, thinks...
Forum: Fountain
09-14-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,822
Posted By rickyc4

Thanks that sounds easier, will look at fittings...

Thanks that sounds easier, will look at fittings to do the same thing
DickM
Forum: Fountain
09-13-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,822
Posted By rickyc4

2003 Fountain 27 quick oil change

The bilge pumps are mounted too close to the transom for the quick oil change hose to exit via the drain plug. Is it possible to move the port bilge pump forward 2" so the hose can exit for oil...
Forum: Fountain
12-08-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,417
Posted By rickyc4

Engine compartment storage ideas?

27' Fever seems to have a lot of space in back that could be used for storage if appropriate racks are mounted.
Any good ideas of how to do this? I was thinking of stainless bumper storage racks...
Forum: Fountain
05-27-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,045
Posted By rickyc4

Works great. Pulled over Blewett Pass @ 60...

Works great. Pulled over Blewett Pass @ 60 mph.Loving the boat, Did almost 200 miles the past 3 days on Lake Washington and Puget Sound. Can't get enough.
Forum: Fountain
02-24-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,045
Posted By rickyc4

towing a '27 fever with Suburban W/ Max Tow

Is a 2015 Suburban with Max Tow suitable for a 27" Fever. It is rated to 8,000lbs, my concern is that it might be screaming its guts out on Mt passes. Or will it be suitable for occasional trips to...
Forum: Fountain
12-27-2016, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 910
Posted By rickyc4

Really appreciate that the 'torture the noob'...

Really appreciate that the 'torture the noob' factor didn't set in. Gives me respect for the board and Fountain owners, which I will be in a couple weeks
Forum: Fountain
12-26-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 910
Posted By rickyc4

Dang, making that boat look even better

Dang, making that boat look even better
Forum: Fountain
12-25-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 910
Posted By rickyc4

freshwater cooling for 2003 27' Fountain

Looking at a 27' 2003 27'Fountain for South Puget Sound area and Eastern Wa lakes,etc.Stock 496ho, Is there enough room behind the passenger seat to fit a heat exchanger? Haven't had a chance to...
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