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Forum: General Q & A
10-25-2020, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By cableguy1979

502 map mpi in a crownline video

So its been a long road but I've got the Crownline back together and the 502 map mpi engine broke in with 10 hours on it. This boat has had the engine in and out 3 times. At the end of the day I...
Forum: General Q & A
10-01-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 55,825
Posted By cableguy1979

These are the same numbers i got but I also read...

These are the same numbers i got but I also read these hulls have strakes that slow the boat and makes it hard to get pas 64 mph without heavy mods. This is the wrong tim eof year to just be getting...
Forum: General Q & A
09-28-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 55,825
Posted By cableguy1979

I found a great deal on a brand new in the box...

I found a great deal on a brand new in the box Rev 4 21p for $100 so I think Im going to buy it. Fix the Bravo 1 24p and try it. I have a buddy that will let me borrow a tempest plus 3 blade 21p x14...
Forum: General Q & A
09-24-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 55,825
Posted By cableguy1979

I have the 415 hp 502 mag mpi gen vi with a bravo...

I have the 415 hp 502 mag mpi gen vi with a bravo one 1.5 ratio drive.
Forum: General Q & A
09-24-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 55,825
Posted By cableguy1979

Yeah i was planning on propping for 4800 to 5000....

Yeah i was planning on propping for 4800 to 5000. I have turned the boat 5000 a few time and been 60 on gps but I was not running a big enough diameter prop and it was slipping something horribly....
Forum: General Q & A
09-23-2020, 05:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 55,825
Posted By cableguy1979

So which prop do you run? Sounds like the 21p 3...

So which prop do you run? Sounds like the 21p 3 blade I'm running but I'm betting ots a mirage plus?
Forum: General Q & A
09-17-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
Posted By cableguy1979

This answered my question. Turning a bigger prop...

This answered my question. Turning a bigger prop does equal faster top speed. Thanks.
Forum: General Q & A
09-17-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
Posted By cableguy1979

502 Mag MPI whipple, procharger or built motor top speed

I have a 1996 Crownline 225 CCR with rebuilt 502 Mag MPI. So my question is adding a whipplecharger or procharger or even building the engine shouldnt make its top speed much fast right? Same boat...
Forum: General Q & A
09-15-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 55,825
Posted By cableguy1979

I think my is the 3900 lb version but i do agree....

I think my is the 3900 lb version but i do agree. Any clue what RPM/MPH you cruised at?
Forum: General Q & A
09-15-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 55,825
Posted By cableguy1979

That explains alot!!! Im to afraid to open her up...

That explains alot!!! Im to afraid to open her up yet maybe a few beers will change my mind. Im really curious of top speed. Anybody think a 15.25x21p is to big diameter?
Forum: Swap Shop
09-15-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,690
Posted By cableguy1979

Still availiable?

Still availiable?
Forum: General Q & A
09-15-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 55,825
Posted By cableguy1979

I dont know if Ill ever WOT throttle her!!! Ive...

I dont know if Ill ever WOT throttle her!!! Ive learn a few things with these BBC motors and valve springs are a weak link and these are stock heads. The 454 broke a spring and so did the 502 on the...
Forum: General Q & A
09-14-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 55,825
Posted By cableguy1979

https://youtu.be/RtGyGx2X46o cruising at...

https://youtu.be/RtGyGx2X46o

cruising at 2600

Finally got the 502 or should I say 508 mag mpi built and installed. I ran it up and down the river for 4 hrs stopping and checking levels....
Forum: General Q & A
08-26-2020, 07:33 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 55,825
Posted By cableguy1979

Well I've had a runn of bad luck with her but the...

Well I've had a runn of bad luck with her but the original 454 mag lost oil pressure and cracked the block and crank. I found a couple of 502 mags that I pieced together and had the computer...
Forum: General Q & A
05-20-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,364
Posted By cableguy1979

Anyone have these in their 502? This came from a...

Anyone have these in their 502? This came from a gen v 454 but since the gen vi is roller Im not sure it works right for rollers.
...
Forum: General Q & A
05-20-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,712
Posted By cableguy1979

Im very curious on the VST engines. I have read...

Im very curious on the VST engines. I have read alot where they vapor lock. I have a VST 454 mag mpi soon to be 502 but the hours I used it I didnt have any problems vapor locking. i live in the...
Forum: General Q & A
05-20-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,364
Posted By cableguy1979

502 mag mpi pistons

Does anyone know the stock weight of the 502 mag mpi gen vi dome pistons? Im trying to match a new set that is .030 so I dont have to re-balance and the Merc part doesn't give much info on the...
Forum: General Q & A
05-20-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 27,069
Posted By cableguy1979

I just means its not locked up. I was moving very...

I just means its not locked up. I was moving very very slowly just not spinning freely like it did but I do get it.
Forum: General Q & A
05-19-2020, 08:30 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 27,069
Posted By cableguy1979

Cool Well I might have to see if i can find a better...

Well I might have to see if i can find a better replacement.
Forum: General Q & A
05-18-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 27,069
Posted By cableguy1979

I had the heads off and had them pressure...

I had the heads off and had them pressure checked. I installed marine head gaskets but I didnt have the heads or block decked as the engine was said to be good. Now Im starting ot think that sound...
Forum: General Q & A
05-18-2020, 08:06 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 27,069
Posted By cableguy1979

Tom you have these engines and they sound the...

Tom you have these engines and they sound the same? both of them? The 454 mag didnt have this sound at one time. and Im afraid to run it like that. My intial thought was the lifters were loosing...
Forum: General Q & A
05-18-2020, 07:57 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 27,069
Posted By cableguy1979

Ok I pulled the engine apart and guess what!!!...

Ok I pulled the engine apart and guess what!!! nothing wrong. My initial thought was valve train noise but listening to it while running with the valve covers off I couldn't tell. I could hear the...
Forum: General Q & A
05-15-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 27,069
Posted By cableguy1979

To be current I decided to update this thread. I...

To be current I decided to update this thread. I found a deal on two 502 mag mpi gen vi motors. Both had water intrusion. #1 was said to be running and probably head gasket or intake gasket leaking...
Forum: General Q & A
05-12-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,471
Posted By cableguy1979

That was a tough problem without a computer to...

That was a tough problem without a computer to read the ecm. I had this boat on the water last summer and didnt have a problem with idle or anything really. So having it down over the winter and...
Forum: General Q & A
05-12-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,471
Posted By cableguy1979

Bad IAC!!!!! Went to oriellys and bought part...

Bad IAC!!!!! Went to oriellys and bought part number# 2IAC2. Went back and took off the old one and it didnt move when I cycled the engine on and off. Put the new one on and it cycled. Started the...
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