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Forum: General Q & A
12-01-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,977
Posted By SunsationalMate

Thanks Ryan00TJ. I believe you are correct...

Thanks Ryan00TJ.
I believe you are correct since the SENDER is nearest the thermostat and it makes sense to gauge the water temperature at that juncture. I'll check for continuity from that point...
Forum: General Q & A
12-01-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,977
Posted By SunsationalMate

Question 496 Mag: Temp Sensor vs Temp Sender

Relative to 496 Mag (http://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/496-mag-base-model/0m025000-thru-0m687082/closed-cooling-system)
1. What are the specifics regarding the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-19-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,069
Posted By SunsationalMate

Thanks for all replies. Appreciated.

Thanks for all replies. Appreciated.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-17-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,069
Posted By SunsationalMate

Question How do I purge air from heat exchanger on 496 mag?

After replacing the thermostat on a 496 Mag, specifically how do I add antifreeze and completely purge air out of the heat exchanger before starting the engine?
Forum: Formula
10-10-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,108
Posted By SunsationalMate

Thumbs up Lake Huron

Sunday was one of the best days of the year on Lake Huron.

Sunny and 77F. 4" waves at noon. Like glass by 2:00 pm.

Waiting for that second Indian summer before winterizing!
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
08-15-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,065
Posted By SunsationalMate

Cool Border crossing info and helpful link.

BR# = Boating Registration number (for each NEXUS holder). Which is issued by US CBP at the NEXUS interview.

(Note: Technically, there are time requirements on reporting.)

Entering US....
Forum: General Q & A
08-11-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,790
Posted By SunsationalMate

Thumbs up Rebuild kit install.

Here's a diy guide.
http://www.sunsationboats.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4779
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
08-03-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,501
Posted By SunsationalMate

Question Any updates?

mikeb4,
Has anyone confirmed to launch from Port Sanilac Sunday morning? I am a weather-pending participant.

Looks like the coast guard is closing St Clair River....
Forum: Sharkey-Images
07-25-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,489
Posted By SunsationalMate

Thumbs up Very nice.

Especially with Satriani.
Thanks.
Forum: Fountain
07-09-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 761
Posted By SunsationalMate

Thumbs up Try this diy method.

Likely your belt width should be 13/16".

Loosen your tensioner and measure the approximate belt length using a measuring tape.

Go here and find nearest match. ...
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
07-06-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,149
Posted By SunsationalMate

Question Bayfest details please.

Is Bayfest accessible by boat? Details please.

Any horror stories about not displaying the special "sticker" for having a boat >30' in length?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-06-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,840
Posted By SunsationalMate

Lightbulb For future reference - pics please.

Deleted duplicate post.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-06-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,840
Posted By SunsationalMate

Lightbulb For future reference - pics please.

Pics and diy tips, please. Thx.
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
06-29-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,065
Posted By SunsationalMate

Exclamation NEXUS and Annual User Fee decal.

Acquiring a NEXUS card and the required Annual User Fee decal.

The process involves $50 application fee (per person) and $27.50 annual decal fee (per boat over 30'). (:lolhit:, when the US...
Forum: General Q & A
06-24-2011, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,373
Posted By SunsationalMate

Thumbs up DIY impeller replacement.

http://www.sunsationboats.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4779
Forum: General Q & A
06-05-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 32,285
Posted By SunsationalMate

Cool Probably PCM and octane.

I purchased my boat new in 2004 (with twin 496 mag's), and briefly experienced the exact same horrible sooting issue during that first season in 2004.

After speaking to Merc, I realized they were...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-02-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,178
Posted By SunsationalMate

Thumbs up 15-50 Dominator oil.

+1. And tall Ea filters.
Forum: General Q & A
05-30-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 69,660
Posted By SunsationalMate

Thumbs up rebuild kits

+1 on this kit.

I installed two of these kits (from JC Marine) in my 496's just yesterday. My originals were 8 years old!

After re-installing the pumps, I backflushed and then pre-filled the...
Forum: General Q & A
05-29-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By SunsationalMate

Cool impeller replacement and backflush

Well, actually the impeller must of exploded nearly instantly when I started the engine with muff, while boat was on trailer.

Upon removal and disassembly of pump, there was absolutely no water in...
Forum: General Q & A
05-29-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By SunsationalMate

Question HELP. Backwashing 496 after impeller replacement.

Can I safely backwash from the port side water drain (at the Actuator Assembly) without forcing water backwards through the riser into the engine?
Forum: General Q & A
05-24-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,412
Posted By SunsationalMate

Thumbs up Thanks, Raylar.

Thank you.

I'm trying to (easliy) diagnose if there is an unexplained spontaneous blockage somewhere, before disassembling the sea water pump.

I only find one blue drain plug on the pump side,...
Forum: General Q & A
05-22-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,412
Posted By SunsationalMate

Question Anybody know?

Checking for pre-impeller blockage.

1. Does the (496 mag) hand pump pressurization expel pre-impeller or post-impeller sea water?

2. Does removing the blue drain plugs expel pre- impeller or...
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,412
Posted By SunsationalMate

Question Quality Impeller/Housing combo

Literature indicates the Globe impeller is likely superior. Globe lists part #2000 as the only impeller for a B1 with key. Besides a new o-ring seal, are there any other parts I should replace at...
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,412
Posted By SunsationalMate

Question housing too?

So are you saying the housings are junk too, and should be replaced as a matched set with a new impeller?
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,412
Posted By SunsationalMate

Red face likely the impeller

Thanks. I think you have correct diagnosis. Is there a way to be sure before I begin disassembly?

And should I do the starboard impeller as well, or will a new impeller be as likely to fail...
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