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Forum: Sonic
09-22-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,161
Posted By U4ICK

Mercury Racing K-Plane slow to go up

Have a '99 Prowler. Portside kp goes down at normal speed but is very slow coming up. Pump loads as it should going down but appears to loose suction when going up. Motor speed is higher. Is there...
Forum: Sonic
09-09-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,635
Posted By U4ICK

No I did not check the bearings since the obvious...

No I did not check the bearings since the obvious problem was the oil pump pickup. The oil pump is a CP Performance BBC high volume blue printed pump part # 250-OP-BB-B. As you can see from my OP...
Forum: Sonic
09-03-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,635
Posted By U4ICK

When I installed the Moroso oil pump pickup, I...

When I installed the Moroso oil pump pickup, I cut off the install tab like the directions stated. However, I put a small hole in the pickup tube with the hacksaw and was not aware of it. At plane...
Forum: Sonic
10-20-2014, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,635
Posted By U4ICK

540 BBC Oil Pressure Problem

Last winter I built a 540 Dart BBC motor as described in my signature. I have a Hardine Marine 10 quart racing oil pan (p/n 260-9105) and a CP performance blueprinted HV BBC oil pump (p/n...
Forum: Sonic
08-26-2014, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,519
Posted By U4ICK

Got the problems figured out, I think. OIL...

Got the problems figured out, I think.

OIL PRESSURE: Oil pressure problem is caused by the pickup being too close to the bottom of the pan. That would be the only reason the oil pressure drops...
Forum: Sonic
06-27-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,519
Posted By U4ICK

Prowler 540 Dart Motor Questions

Spun the coupler so I had to pull the motor. OEM 502 was tired with 400 hours. I decided to upgrade. Have not built a motor in a while and I guess I lost my touch. As you can see from my sig, I...
Forum: Sonic
06-17-2014, 06:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,390
Posted By U4ICK

I'm not built for speed anymore. I bought the...

I'm not built for speed anymore. I bought the boat for the comfortable ride it is known for in rough water. I have a '99 and it is a great boat compared to the Scarab 22 I had before it.

Just...
Forum: Sonic
05-16-2014, 06:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By U4ICK

Thanks for the info. For what little I use it,...

Thanks for the info. For what little I use it, I'll just live with it.

Ed
Forum: Sonic
05-13-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By U4ICK

Swim Platform Ladder

Anyone know who the swim platform ladder manufacturer is for my '99 Prowler? Previous owner backed into something and bent it sideways. Screws are to far gone to take apart.

Ed
Forum: Sonic
04-15-2014, 06:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,859
Posted By U4ICK

My '99 Prolwer was stock when I bought it and the...

My '99 Prolwer was stock when I bought it and the motor was rough. HGs changed and ARP bolts were not torqued properly. Water in the oil, compression test, etc. lead me to upgrade. Only got 56 GPS...
Forum: Sonic
02-26-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,131
Posted By U4ICK

Prowler Instrument Panel ?

I have replaced all of my guages. However, the top row has all 4" holes. I have the speedo and tach in two of them and a 4" to 2" adapter in the other one for my depth guage. The adapter is...
Forum: Sonic
11-26-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
Posted By U4ICK

So are you going to come down to a B1 26P to get...

So are you going to come down to a B1 26P to get the 200 to 300 RPM?

Ed
Forum: Sonic
11-20-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
Posted By U4ICK

What RPM are you running at WOT? Is that speed...

What RPM are you running at WOT? Is that speed GPS?

Ed
Forum: Sonic
11-19-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
Posted By U4ICK

I ordered an upgraded TB from TPiS. Increases TB...

I ordered an upgraded TB from TPiS. Increases TB bore from 60mm to 68mm. That should help.

Ed
Forum: Sonic
11-18-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
Posted By U4ICK

Thanks for the info. I have EFI and to get that...

Thanks for the info. I have EFI and to get that amount of power, I ordered an upgraded throttle body. I'll tinker with it more once I get it running and see what happens.

Ed
Forum: Sonic
11-18-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
Posted By U4ICK

Building 540 stroker for my Prowler

Spun the engine coupler about a month ago. I did not hit anything. Pulled the O/D and motor. Had to replace the lower unit on O/D. The propshaft had a slight twist in it probably from previous...
Forum: Sonic
10-18-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 959
Posted By U4ICK

Need a 502 Gen VI Short Block.......Any Suggestions?

Pulled my 15 year old 502 MAG to replace the engine coupler. Motor has 400 hours on the clock. Was going to upgrade the lower end but too much rust and too may rung off bolts. Freeze plugs look...
Forum: Sonic
10-15-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,057
Posted By U4ICK

I agree with can't push more fuel to the motor. ...

I agree with can't push more fuel to the motor. The only way that could happen is if the FPR diaphram is ruptured and sucking fuel back up to the intake plenum. But then, I would assume, the motor...
Forum: Sonic
10-15-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,028
Posted By U4ICK

I don't have a 31 but the FW pump on my 26 is...

I don't have a 31 but the FW pump on my 26 is located in the engine compartment on the port side forward in the storage area just forward of the port battery. If you have a transome shower just...
Forum: Sonic
10-02-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 823
Posted By U4ICK

Lost my O/D this past weekend. Looking for some upgrade info.

Prowler launch was normal with normal warm up. Idled out the channel and went to accelerate. Got about half way up and BOOM! Dead in thw water. So when I got it back home, I pulled the O/D and...
Forum: Sonic
09-25-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,057
Posted By U4ICK

OK, let's review. The fuel systems are not...

OK, let's review. The fuel systems are not connected in any way. The fuel is not being pumped into the boat. That would be a lot of BOOM!. So I believe the fuel is some how being syphoned out of...
Forum: Sonic
09-23-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,057
Posted By U4ICK

That is a lot of difference. Have you noticed a...

That is a lot of difference. Have you noticed a difference in RPM, thorrtle response, power, etc. on the starboard engine? Have you changed both engine mounted fuel filters? Did you run rhe...
Forum: Sonic
09-23-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,359
Posted By U4ICK

My 502 fuel pressure, running at 5K, is 42 PSI. ...

My 502 fuel pressure, running at 5K, is 42 PSI. Have a Livorsi fuel pressure gauge with the sensor at the forward end of the fuel rail.

I have a B1 24P and I get 67 GPS out of it at 5.1K with a...
Forum: Sonic
08-29-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,148
Posted By U4ICK

Removed Corsa Captains Choice Exhaust

Noise is not an issiue for me or my nieghbors. So while I was changing the exhaust risers out I removed the Corsa. One less restriction in the exhaust. Looking to sell it if anyone interested. ...
Forum: Sonic
08-19-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By U4ICK

Dittos on smoking some good sh*t. I just...

Dittos on smoking some good sh*t. I just upgarded my Prowler 502 and can just get to 65 MPH GPS. I think a blow'n 525 can only get to somewhere between 72 to 78 MPH.

Ed
'99 Sonic Prowler 260...
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