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Forum: General Q & A
04-26-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,038
Posted By norton

Fixed it! After unwrapping the ecm, fuse, and...

Fixed it! After unwrapping the ecm, fuse, and both relay harnesses only to find all wires and connectors in great shape---no breaks or pulled wires, etc., I finally got smart and did what I should...
Forum: General Q & A
04-25-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,038
Posted By norton

Thanks for the suggestions---I did check the...

Thanks for the suggestions---I did check the fuses, both visually and with a continuity tester, and they were fine. I pulled the relay and no sign of burning on the pins-- I even switched them and...
Forum: General Q & A
04-23-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,038
Posted By norton

502 MPI-- no power to cool fuel pump!!

I'm really frustrated; 1999 gen VI 502 MPI; after replacing both exhaust manifolds, and installing new distributor rotor, cap, and spark plugs, went to start the engine up. it started, ran for 3...
Forum: General Q & A
04-06-2014, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,311
Posted By norton

You might try your trailer manufacturer; I called...

You might try your trailer manufacturer; I called Prestige trailers and they sent me a perfectly matched set to fit my 6 bunk trailer for $78 a few years ago. Really took the hassle out of the whole...
Forum: General Q & A
05-15-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,089
Posted By norton

Oil Change-- Dumb Question???

I searched threads for this answer, but have to embarrass myself by asking anyway: Gen 6 502 magnum-- when changing oil I have the drain pan plug hose attached and I warm up the engine, pull the...
Forum: General Q & A
04-19-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By norton

Should I Be Worried??

1999 Mariah z302 with a Gen VI 502 Magnum efi with a Bravo 3 drive. Have about 257 hours on the engine after a rebuild in 2004. I normally keep the boat slipped at a local lake in the summer and am...
Forum: General Q & A
06-04-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,660
Posted By norton

Towing with Tahoe...

You need to be very careful here and understand that the REAL issue you will face is not the towing or reliability of the vehicle you are using-- and using it WAAAY beyond it's approved and...
Forum: General Q & A
02-13-2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 626
Posted By norton

Question AC Power Switch In Engine Compartment??

I am installing an on-board battery charger in my boat, but I need to install an AC power switch between it and the shore power circuit so I can block AC power between it and my inverter-- when I am...
Forum: General Q & A
12-22-2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,613
Posted By norton

Re: Who makes the best impeller?

I would also run a straightened coat hanger (or some people have used a welding rod) from the top down though the hiles in your oil cooler to shove out any really stuck ruber chunks-- I power flushed...
Forum: General Q & A
11-29-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By norton

Re: Lost major power--- Why????

what kills me, though-- is that I didn't have 1 inch long strands of algae or barnacles or something that extreme hanging off the hull and creating that kind of drag that would account for a loss of...
Forum: General Q & A
11-26-2006, 01:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By norton

Re: Lost major power--- Why????

UN-FRICKEN-BELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!! Splashed the boat on last Friday to see if an acid-washed bottom, drive, and props (it's a B3) would matter and-- low and behold-- ran 58.2 mph on GPS. Faster than...
Forum: General Q & A
11-20-2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By norton

Re: Lost major power--- Why????

Fuel pressure was 40 lbs on a cheap Auto Zone guage at idle and seemed to be steady when I revved the engine, but I have not checked it at WOT yet (noone onboard with me at the time). I will do that...
Forum: General Q & A
11-18-2006, 11:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By norton

Re: Lost major power--- Why????

Nope- haven't found the problem yet! Yanked the boat from the slip and just got it today after a hull and drive acid wash-- I'll be out Thanksgiving weekend (Ah, to live in Arizona--today was 84...
Forum: General Q & A
10-27-2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By norton

Re: Lost major power--- Why????

By the way, did you find out why the engine overheated to the extent that you had to rebuild it after 150 hours.

Yep--- owner before me trashed the sea water pump and his mechanic hadn't chased...
Forum: General Q & A
10-26-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By norton

Cool Re: Lost major power--- Why????

Good ideas, one and all! I'm sure the props and drive are coated with slime as well-- it's a B3 so a lot of prop area. I have no signs of water anywhere, but that's a good point. The heads were...
Forum: General Q & A
10-25-2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By norton

Unhappy Re: Lost major power--- Why????

Haven't licked the problem yet-- checked the ignition timing (per the above procedure) and it looks pretty close-- but the rpm does not rise to 1,500 like it's suposed to when I jump terminals a &...
Forum: General Q & A
10-12-2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By norton

Re: Lost major power--- Why????

Yep-- I used that same pic and procedure (done very well, btw) but my connector has no electrical 'female' pin in position 'j' (like the connector pictured) and mine DOES have a pin in position 'I'--...
Forum: General Q & A
10-12-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By norton

Re: Lost major power--- Why????

And yes, MOLESTER-- at WOT 35 mph and 4,000 RPM is all she has. No engine miss, no stumbling, no over heating- nothing, just no poop.
Forum: General Q & A
10-12-2006, 12:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By norton

Re: Lost major power--- Why????

The engine ran fine after the rebuild-- good power and that's when I recorded the 57mph (I head to make sure that it ran ok!!), so I don't think that the knock sensor is disconnected-- although I...
Forum: General Q & A
10-12-2006, 09:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By norton

Unhappy Lost major power--- Why????

Frustration leads me to ask for your guys help! 1999 502 Mag efi (gen VI) with 250 hours on it. Had to be totally rebuilt last year at 150 hours (heads redone two new pistons, etc) due to an...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-13-2005, 03:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,738
Posted By norton

Thumbs up Re: First Time Offshore-- What's Safe Water?

Thanks one and all for your responses-- I learned mucho and I think I'm prepared-- GPS chartplotter, triple reduncy for compasses, local charts, VHS radio, etc. The weather report has calmed down...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-11-2005, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,738
Posted By norton

Question First Time Offshore-- What's Safe Water?

Come Tuesday I will be heading offshore for the first time! I have a 30' Mariah that I will be crossing 30+ miles of Pacific Ocean to go to Catalina Island (off California), and I'm worried about...
Forum: General Q & A
06-02-2005, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 597
Posted By norton

Angry "To Change Or Not To Change....."

After yanking my boat back from the mechanics who never could fix my cold start issue (502 MPI-- I know it is related to the IAC-- I'll fix it myself!!), I launched, and got up to cruise across the...
Forum: General Q & A
05-24-2005, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By norton

Lifting boat with full tank of gas??

I will be venturing offshore for the first time in mid-June, and am trying to avoid the $3.50 marina gas price! Also am trying to avoid dumping my box section trailer in the 'acid', so I was going...
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