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Forum: General Q & A
04-17-2005, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By sheikman

Re: Gimble Bearing Replacement

Summer Heat...

Sounds more like an alignment problem.
Anytime the drives are removed this should be checked.
How are your motor mounts ?? Anything loose or does it look like movement took...
Forum: Formula
12-14-2003, 08:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,085
Posted By sheikman

Outlaw.. Thanks for your kind words... The...

Outlaw..
Thanks for your kind words...
The boat is a 9 out of a 10...and don't you know that asking means the price is negotiable.
The boat has many features not listed.....
that's why the...
Forum: Formula
12-13-2003, 08:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,085
Posted By sheikman

Hey DocRocker, Might just have what you and...

Hey DocRocker,

Might just have what you and the miss's are looking for

1990 242LS
540 CI, new in 2002. Motor has 75 hours
Stand up bolsters
Silent Thunder
All the goodies on Motor,
Master...
Forum: General Q & A
08-26-2003, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By sheikman

Tach problem

Pat,
I agree...
Bad grounds will cause all kinds of problems..

I had a similar one with myself

Rob
Forum: General Q & A
08-18-2003, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,373
Posted By sheikman

Red line Oil

Hey Bikinilover...

I switched to redline 10/40...
Oil temp dropped down 20 degrees.

Motor runs 220 and never goes over 240 after some hard runs. I am sold on red line.
Was running dino oil...
Forum: General Q & A
08-07-2003, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,365
Posted By sheikman

Crazy Oil Leak

I seem to be leaking oil at high rpm's somewhere in the front left hand side of the motor. I have checked the following....

bolt in crank was sealed...
front timing cover...
oil cooler...
Forum: Formula
08-05-2003, 06:44 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,116
Posted By sheikman

242 LS / 540 CI

Hey Formula,
I have a 1990 242LS that orginally came with the 454/365 motor. I repowered with a 540 motor.
This really brought the boat to life..

It is now for sale....moving up to a larger...
Forum: General Q & A
07-29-2003, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,499
Posted By sheikman

VDO Gauges... Formula 242 stock set up. Took...

VDO Gauges...
Formula 242 stock set up.
Took sending units off 454/365 mag motor.
Forum: General Q & A
07-29-2003, 06:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,499
Posted By sheikman

Temp gauge, grounding ?????

Installed sending units in aluminum manifold. Do I need to run additional ground to sending unit. Sending unit is not registering.

Thanks
Sheikman
Forum: General Q & A
07-21-2003, 05:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,496
Posted By sheikman

Valve cover breathers

Do I need to plumb the breather hoses to the flame arestor or can I just put a breather on the valve cover and have a clean look. Do you need the vaccum of the carb to pull the breather fumes into...
Forum: General Q & A
05-26-2003, 08:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,643
Posted By sheikman

Spark Plug gap , AC Delco Rapid Fire 1

Does anyone know the correct gap for these spark plugs?
They have the extended tip for better burn.

Motor is a 540 with Thunderbolt 4 ign.

Thanks
Forum: General Q & A
05-17-2003, 06:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,866
Posted By sheikman

750 holley Marine

I have a Holley 750cfm, marine carb, dual feed, mech secondarys
Really used for about 25 hours and went to bigger carb.

$200.00 with a small K&N Filter

Sheikman

Cleaning out the basement...
Forum: Superboat
03-29-2003, 05:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,223
Posted By sheikman

New Baby & New Baby

Congratulations on your new son !!!

Glad you picked up some power.

Now the real question ????
Are you going to be able to outrun that Fountain thats in your family ???

If you need any help...
Forum: General Q & A
03-29-2003, 05:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,640
Posted By sheikman

800 runs new

Call me and I will tell you the REAL 800 runs new program.

First hand experience !!!!

Sheikman

860 573-7306 cell, If not available, will call back shortly.
Forum: General Q & A
03-06-2003, 05:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,549
Posted By sheikman

Masterlube

Great investment...purchased the 3qt model and am very happy with the performance. Easy to install and gives you piece of mind that the oil galleys are pre-lubed with no dry starts. System...
Forum: Formula
03-03-2003, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,311
Posted By sheikman

540

Usually boat at mouth of Ct. River and head over to Greenport LI, Montauk, and Block Island. Sometimes Watch Hill and over to Charleston Beach RI. Usually catch me at Claudio's Rest on a Sunday. ...
Forum: General Q & A
03-01-2003, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,133
Posted By sheikman

Pre- luber

Purchased the 3 qt MASTER LUBE unit. Easy install, great peace of mind..Too much money invested to NOT have one.
Highly recomended
Forum: Formula
03-01-2003, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,311
Posted By sheikman

1990 242lLS W/540

Thought I would throw some info out there....

I repowered my Formula with a 540/565 hp motor...
All the good stuff, roller set up, 688lbs of torque at 3200 rpm..
This motor really woke up the...
Forum: General Q & A
02-18-2003, 07:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,817
Posted By sheikman

merlin manifold

Panther,

Merlin only makes a square port manifold. This can be used on oval ports. The design is one that will cover the oval port design.

Sheikman
Forum: General Q & A
10-26-2002, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,091
Posted By sheikman

Just a quick question, Is your motor a Gen IV...

Just a quick question,
Is your motor a Gen IV or v, or VI

Picture looks like a IV.
I am having a similar problem with a Gen V but when I looked at replacement seals, they all do not show any...
Forum: Formula
08-25-2002, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By sheikman

Just my experience.. I have a 1990242ls now...

Just my experience..
I have a 1990242ls now with a 540
The 23 4 blade rpm is close. What is the peak rpm of the motor.
When I had a 454 mag in that boat, It was faster on the top end with a 3...
Forum: General Q & A
08-11-2002, 09:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By sheikman

Glazed cylinders

When I tryed to start my motor, I discovered that I had a bad power valve. I did put a lot of unburned fuel in the motor. The motor was a new 540. When I got it to run it seemed okay. Is there a...
Forum: General Q & A
08-04-2002, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,497
Posted By sheikman

Oil leak

Engine is a chev 540
I have been looking all over.

I think it leaks around 3000rpm and up
Checked around the filter boss and remote set up. Trying to get to the drain plug..
THanks
Sheikman
Forum: General Q & A
08-04-2002, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,497
Posted By sheikman

Oil Leaks...Help !!!!!

Trying to locate oil leak somewhere in new motor.
I have tried the obvious.. pan, harmonic balancer, remote oil filter.
Can somebody give me a few hints where else to look???
This is driving me...
Forum: General Q & A
07-26-2002, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,156
Posted By sheikman

Blow by

Thanks for all the suggestions.
Found a leak between the manifold and risers.
Aluminum EMI Thunders, with stainless bravo risers.
Used Indian Head Sealant and it did the trick.

Thanks...
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