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01-02-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,961
Posted By US1 Fountain

It also seems like more people drive around with...

It also seems like more people drive around with their brights on.
Forum: General Q & A
11-26-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 718
Posted By US1 Fountain

I’ve had to go in and remachine some details on...

I’ve had to go in and remachine some details on parts made from inconel that were printed within last couple of yrs.

1st time I saw a 3D printed part was over 25 yrs ago. I believe that material...
11-25-2019, 06:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,760
Posted By US1 Fountain

Used a set on my props do to my boat was lift...

Used a set on my props do to my boat was lift kept in a marina. Props never disappeared in the yrs I used them, so they do in fact work! Or it was just that no one wanted my props.

I did have the...
Forum: Fountain
11-21-2019, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,189
Posted By US1 Fountain

Vent holes for the bilge blowers

Vent holes for the bilge blowers
Forum: General Q & A
08-08-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,006
Posted By US1 Fountain

Griff, Yes timing has been checked. its set at 34...

Griff, Yes timing has been checked. its set at 34 now. Yes he ran the boat before rebuild.He's only had the boat 2 yrs now. It has never ran since day 1. It was the same thing, just couldnt get over...
Forum: General Q & A
08-07-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,006
Posted By US1 Fountain

Beings how we are pretty sure that the 1.5 is the...

Beings how we are pretty sure that the 1.5 is the way to go, or at least can be nothing but better, been working with a shop to change it over.
Forum: General Q & A
08-05-2019, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,006
Posted By US1 Fountain

Yes, we have also been told about the drag of...

Yes, we have also been told about the drag of this lower unit. Boat does not wander at all. Been using a MSD with a 5200 chip.

But back to the main question, is it likely the 1.34 ratio be the...
Forum: General Q & A
08-04-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,006
Posted By US1 Fountain

I don't know the specs of the cam or heads....

I don't know the specs of the cam or heads. Originally it had a real mild cam and this one was recommended by builder. I want to say its on par with the old Crane xxx751 hyd roller cams. Owner did...
Forum: General Q & A
08-04-2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,006
Posted By US1 Fountain

Wrong drive ratio?

Trying to help out the owner of a 29' Scarab that has a 598 motor, rebuilt and dynoed this spring. I think it came in around 650hp @ 5200 (Not my boat, so not positive on numbers)
Boat has an IMCO...
12-04-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,909
Posted By US1 Fountain

I do that just to show it’s always covered.

I do that just to show it’s always covered.
11-28-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
Posted By US1 Fountain

Non skid

Non skid
11-28-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
Posted By US1 Fountain

Resin cleanup

I spent last winter doing a lot of glass work using VE resin. Had cardboard and blankets down in the cockpit to keep the nonskid resin free. Appearantly I failed, and now the floor looks very...
Forum: Wanted
11-20-2018, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 657
Posted By US1 Fountain

No problem. Glad to have had what you needed. ...

No problem. Glad to have had what you needed.

And being true to the Fountain standard, I said it was a 30' piece, but it really measures 27'. LOL
Forum: Wanted
11-19-2018, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 657
Posted By US1 Fountain

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/4803a4e3_29bf_4539_94f3_4040f9d80fe1_8d24d2aeca2816133b3b2a7fc3249b9e81811b27.jpeg...
11-05-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,095
Posted By US1 Fountain

Do you have the hoses connected to the pump...

Do you have the hoses connected to the pump housing for a LH direction?
11-05-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,095
Posted By US1 Fountain

As Sydwayz said. All your water will will go...

As Sydwayz said.

All your water will will go out the drive with just the watered on. Once you start the motor, the SWP will suck the water into it and then thru the motor. Makes no difference how...
Forum: Fountain
11-01-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,704
Posted By US1 Fountain

Looks good. Did you have to go to a larger vent...

Looks good. Did you have to go to a larger vent in the door?
10-29-2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,830
Posted By US1 Fountain

I am pretty sure that Mercury designed the...

I am pretty sure that Mercury designed the cooling system so that all of the hose clamps are positioned in such a way that any need to lean over the front of the motor or reach around it, results in...
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By US1 Fountain

I believe its just your standard McGill switch....

I believe its just your standard McGill switch. Replaced several on my boat this spring.
...
10-15-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,507
Posted By US1 Fountain

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/640x480/p9250036_d10db264098d7fb1c8dc44a126da7d6c1d0d7b3a.jpg
10-15-2018, 09:10 PM
10-15-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,193
Posted By US1 Fountain

Same here. When we bought our previous cruiser,...

Same here. When we bought our previous cruiser, we kept the Fountain, just in case. In the following 5 yrs of owning both boats, the Fountain left the garage 3-4 time total. Sold it and never looked...
10-15-2018, 08:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,193
Posted By US1 Fountain

Mine has the cockpit ice maker and I only used it...

Mine has the cockpit ice maker and I only used it one day, just to try it out. Never used it again. Didnt like the fact that once shorepower was unplugged, the ice maker was off. Whatever water/ice...
10-13-2018, 09:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,800
Posted By US1 Fountain

I've had good luck heating up an old screw driver...

I've had good luck heating up an old screw driver with a torch and melting the tip into the remains of the drain plug and unscrewing. Got in the habit of just replacing those plugs every so often...
10-09-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,830
Posted By US1 Fountain

Normal everyday saltwater use and normal everyday...

Normal everyday saltwater use and normal everyday fresh water use will probably contribute to any type of corrosion way more than the cheap pink antifreeze that has “corrosion inhibitors” ever will. ...
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