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Forum: General Q & A
08-31-2010, 07:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,024
Posted By Rexx

I had a different problem with ethanol...water...

I had a different problem with ethanol...water which several of my friends experienced. After cleaning up the carbs and replacing the filters...baby purrs like a kitten. I also use "ethanol medic",...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-27-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
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Views: 957
Posted By Rexx

Ok, assume your idle is near 800 rpm?...high idle...

Ok, assume your idle is near 800 rpm?...high idle can kill the clutch cone. I know it can get exciting when beaching/docking. My rule is to be off the throttles always with slow engagements going...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-27-2010, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
B1
Views: 957
Posted By Rexx

Did the Clutch ever shutter when putting into fwd...

Did the Clutch ever shutter when putting into fwd or reverse? If it did, the shift linkage on the motor is out of adjustment. If it does this in both directions, the cone is worn out. Since this...
Forum: General Q & A
08-26-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,054
Posted By Rexx

One other thing, zincs do nothing once the boat...

One other thing, zincs do nothing once the boat is out of the water. Air is not a good conductor unlike water.
Forum: General Q & A
08-26-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,054
Posted By Rexx

Docks can have stray current without the power...

Docks can have stray current without the power cords. Many docks are made with 6061-t6 aluminum which has excellent corrosion resistance, but if you are one side or the other on the galvanic scale...
Forum: General Q & A
08-26-2010, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,558
Posted By Rexx

Not meaning to highjack this thread, but anyone...

Not meaning to highjack this thread, but anyone have experience with 12 vdc units? I was thinking of using a 3kw genset, inverter to top the batteries off, and the battery pack would handle a/c...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-25-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,298
Posted By Rexx

Mercruiser could have made a real kick butt bravo...

Mercruiser could have made a real kick butt bravo had they continued with the dual load path from the props up to the two upper gears and delete the shift mechanism. Then a small transmission on the...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-25-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,825
Posted By Rexx

Good to hear. At fast speeds, the bravos do get...

Good to hear. At fast speeds, the bravos do get toasty. Typical gear pass efficiency is 95%, that means about 90% of the power is getting to the prop. So assume a 400 hp motor, there is about 40 hp...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-25-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,298
Posted By Rexx

Oops, just noticed it is a bravo 3...

Oops, just noticed it is a bravo 3 xr....nebbermind.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-25-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,298
Posted By Rexx

Could the upper just be replaced with a xr upper...

Could the upper just be replaced with a xr upper and keep the dual prop lower? Always thought the bravo 3 lower was more robust since the power/torque is transmitted through two gears rather than...
Forum: General Q & A
08-24-2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,204
Posted By Rexx

And the other downside, dry header exhausts are...

And the other downside, dry header exhausts are pricey.
Forum: General Q & A
08-24-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,880
Posted By Rexx

Don't forget the pricey exhaust system. If you...

Don't forget the pricey exhaust system. If you already have headers with dry exhaust, 600 hp won't be a problem. Also, n/a 600hp should be easier on the drive since superchargers build (in my...
Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,380
Posted By Rexx

Might consider pulling the valve covers if it is...

Might consider pulling the valve covers if it is not a fuel problem. Let the motor idle (do not rev it or oil will go everywhere). Then check to see all your rockers are moving the same while...
Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 886
Posted By Rexx

I would pull the water hose at the ps cooler (if...

I would pull the water hose at the ps cooler (if you have ps on that motor) or oil cooler. Typically you find all the impeller chunks in the first heat exchanger and you won't necessarily get the...
Forum: General Q & A
08-21-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 884
Posted By Rexx

That is strange, you have sparks in 5 of the 8...

That is strange, you have sparks in 5 of the 8 plugs? And you say the cap, rotor, wires and plugs are good? Is the lack of spark unique to wire? For example, if #7 consistently did not have spark,...
Forum: General Q & A
08-21-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,552
Posted By Rexx

This use to confuse me too. I always looked at...

This use to confuse me too. I always looked at the way the impeller rotated based on motor rotation and it is easy to see which port sucks and which one blows!
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-21-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,115
Posted By Rexx

I've seen used Bmaxs for $3k before. That was...

I've seen used Bmaxs for $3k before. That was about two years ago at a swap meet in s.fl. Dunno the condition of those drives, probably needed rebuilding. Since you are only talking 600 hp, not...
Forum: General Q & A
08-20-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,278
Posted By Rexx

Since you're new to boats, just an FYI, don't rev...

Since you're new to boats, just an FYI, don't rev your motor past 2000 rpms when you are on the hose or you will burn up your water impeller.

Since you are in a warm climate, delete the chokes. ...
Forum: General Q & A
08-20-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,751
Posted By Rexx

But if you use mineral oil, you could change it...

But if you use mineral oil, you could change it every 15 hrs and it will save you money while having more frequent looks at the oil. Synthetic oils last a long time, but in a boat, too
much can go...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-20-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,115
Posted By Rexx

The B Max might be a cost effective solution, not...

The B Max might be a cost effective solution, not sure the max power they handle. Someone told me 900 hp...not sure though. They are definitely a beefier casing and they will bolt up to your bravo...
Forum: General Q & A
08-20-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,751
Posted By Rexx

Forgot to mention, I use castrol 20-50w.

Forgot to mention, I use castrol 20-50w.
Forum: General Q & A
08-20-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,751
Posted By Rexx

Mobil 1 is excellent oil. Use it all the time in...

Mobil 1 is excellent oil. Use it all the time in my cars. However, I have a slightly different approach when it comes to boats. My theory is to use cheaper heavy weight mineral oil and change it...
Forum: General Q & A
08-19-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,323
Posted By Rexx

When I sub'd my 32 and imploded the tempered...

When I sub'd my 32 and imploded the tempered glass, I was at wits end with my boat. No chance of replacing an '89 baja windshield. Then I came across this place in S.Fl called acrylico, they molded...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-19-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,279
Posted By Rexx

That is a scary feeling when the drive does not...

That is a scary feeling when the drive does not do what you expected making last minute corrections. Always wondered if the ball end could jump out of the jaw. Never happened to me, but it makes me...
Forum: General Q & A
08-19-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,567
Posted By Rexx

Wow...checked out the site, are their prices...

Wow...checked out the site, are their prices really that cheap?
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