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Forum: General Q & A
10-02-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,698
Posted By VPelliccia

I had some trouble starting and after some work...

I had some trouble starting and after some work found the following. Low Fuel pressure - 35 psi vs the expected 43psi. A contributor but not the largest issue.
After fixing the fuel...
Forum: General Q & A
10-02-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By VPelliccia

Make certain the fluid reservoir is full and that...

Make certain the fluid reservoir is full and that there is no contamination or water / bubbles in the fluids. While water is not compressible, low fluid levels or aerated fluids will compress. ...
Forum: General Q & A
09-11-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,195
Posted By VPelliccia

Hello; The Bravo 3s are notorious for a...

Hello; The Bravo 3s are notorious for a neck-down of the water passage thru the transom. I just got thru putting thru hull pickups form my twin 496 MAGs ( Chaparral Signature 350) and blocked...
Forum: General Q & A
09-11-2018, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By VPelliccia

Problem Solved; Had to purchase a PCM 555 Service...

Problem Solved; Had to purchase a PCM 555 Service Manual #33, and found that the engine power is routed typically from a battery / switch to the starter. The engines pull their primary power from...
Forum: General Q & A
08-30-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By VPelliccia

Thanks all.. The two wires coming into the...

Thanks all.. The two wires coming into the switches are low gauge (10 or 12) and are running though separate breakers. The wires coming from the emergency kill switch are 16 gauge so they...
Forum: General Q & A
08-30-2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By VPelliccia

Thanks.. I'll check this next..

Thanks.. I'll check this next..
Forum: General Q & A
08-30-2018, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By VPelliccia

Smile Mercruiser loosing power to the ignition switche

Hi All;

I have traced an intermittent issue where my port engine losses power to the ignition switch. The power is running thru a breaker and and I have verified the issue is not in the...
Forum: General Q & A
07-28-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,767
Posted By VPelliccia

Hi All; I purchased a Rinda Techmate Pro and...

Hi All; I purchased a Rinda Techmate Pro and used it to find a clogged injector ( non firing cylinder #7) and as it turns out this is the position on the end of the rail. The last injector. ...
Forum: General Q & A
07-28-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,741
Posted By VPelliccia

Well I found and fixed the last of the issues. ...

Well I found and fixed the last of the issues. The engines both start clean and purr. Under throttle they both rev up without hesitation.
The dealer said no codes - we cannot help you.....
Forum: General Q & A
07-16-2018, 06:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,741
Posted By VPelliccia

Thanks.. I used Delco high end plugs. AC...

Thanks.. I used Delco high end plugs. AC 41-983s
And on the injectors - I plan to have the originals cleaned and if needed they can go back in. But the point on China, we have seen many...
Forum: General Q & A
07-15-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,741
Posted By VPelliccia

Hello All Long time no post. I...

Hello All

Long time no post. I invested in a Rinda Techmate Pro. Within a few minutes I found that Cylinder #7 was not firing. Ruled out compression, spark, spark wire and plug. I...
Forum: Formula
07-09-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,899
Posted By VPelliccia

Hello Mike; I used the KINGSO lights shown...

Hello Mike;

I used the KINGSO lights shown above and they are white only. But I'm certain you can find other colors. Good Luck.

Thanks
Vince
Forum: General Q & A
05-15-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By VPelliccia

I had the seawater pumps Resurfaced to remove the...

I had the seawater pumps Resurfaced to remove the scoring. So at this point I plan to swap the pumps port and starboard in the morning and see if the pressure issue follows the suspect pump. ...
Forum: General Q & A
05-15-2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By VPelliccia

2006 Chaparall 496 MAG twins. Low Coolant pressure

Hi All;

I have a startboard engine overheating. I have rebuilt the seawater pump and cleaned the heat exchanger twice. Backflushed the oil cooler twice. I do not think its a sea water flow...
Forum: Formula
04-30-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,899
Posted By VPelliccia

Hi had god luck on amazon. ...

Hi had god luck on amazon.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/2000x593/screen_shot_2018_04_30_at_9_24_43_pm_395f96a8a36059724491f84f99222f6d2dd4b6a9.png

Amazon has the...
Forum: Formula
04-30-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,899
Posted By VPelliccia

I had very good luck searching on Amazon for G4...

I had very good luck searching on Amazon for G4 base LEDs. If you are size constrained then check the dimensions as there are many offerings. The coolest parts was I got a box of ten for about...
Forum: General Q & A
04-27-2018, 07:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,741
Posted By VPelliccia

I found the guilty mechanic and its me. :cartman:...

I found the guilty mechanic and its me. :cartman: I had trouble originally reaching the plugs towards the back and I'm certain it was me that cracked it. Overall the two engines are now twins...
Forum: General Q & A
04-26-2018, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,608
Posted By VPelliccia

Lightbulb 496 Mag / no more belt noise

Hello All;
I have a 2006 Chaparral Signature 350 w/twin 496 Mags. I've made steady progress on many performance issues. I just solved a nagging problem with belt noise. Here is the run thru...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-22-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,850
Posted By VPelliccia

Please check these other posts. ...

Please check these other posts.
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-q/212712-496-mag-ho-spark-plugs.html
I used NGK standard TR55 Stock # 3951 .060". NGK Iridium TR55IX

Take Care...
Forum: General Q & A
04-03-2018, 12:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,741
Posted By VPelliccia

Talking Problem solved - Almost

Well Thanks Everyone

I changed out the IAC on the Port engine and listening to Port vs Starboard checked all of the coil packs with no findings. I then started pulling plugs and guess what I...
Forum: General Q & A
03-15-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,741
Posted By VPelliccia

Smile making progress.

Thanks to all..
Im responding to the last three responses.

I do not have any way of getting the IAC Pulse Width data that I know of. While I have "vessel view mobile" and can see error...
Forum: Electronics
03-12-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,338
Posted By VPelliccia

Smile sorry for the delay.

Hi

The SmartCraft NMEA Gateway was a clean option to allow most of the engine CAN data to be read on the Garmin devices. It does not "translate" all CAN data but does a good job for most data....
Forum: General Q & A
03-11-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,741
Posted By VPelliccia

The PORT IAC is new as of yesterday and thanks as...

The PORT IAC is new as of yesterday and thanks as I did read the notes on IACs going bad. I plan to change out STBD too as its was only about $80 and and hour of my labor.
I also order new IAC...
Forum: General Q & A
03-11-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,741
Posted By VPelliccia

Hi and Thanks. Both show about 371 hours. ...

Hi and Thanks.
Both show about 371 hours.
Vince
Forum: General Q & A
03-11-2018, 08:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,741
Posted By VPelliccia

Question Running Out of Ideas / 2006 twin 496 MAGs

Hello All;
I have a 2006 Chaparral signature 350 with twin 496 MAGs.

The PORT engine has always started rough needing some throttle to settle down. Once warm its seems fine with some...
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