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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-03-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,956
Posted By nbchance

lots of insights and possibilities. I have...

lots of insights and possibilities. I have drained some oil into a glass container. i am waiting for it to settle to see if it separates. How do i tell from looking if it is coolant or water in the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-03-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,956
Posted By nbchance

Angry 454 mag milky oil

I have a newly rebuilt 454 magnum. I have 10 hours on it and i have just completed my first oil change. My oil dip-stick is probably not installed correctly. it comes almost straight out from the oil...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-12-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Posted By nbchance

Thanks for all the insights. Jamie I would like a...

Thanks for all the insights. Jamie I would like a price on the parts that I would need to fix my problem. I feel like I could do the work myself with a little advice from some manuals and the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-11-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Posted By nbchance

sloppy steering linkage/ Bravo

I have noticed that there seems to be a lot of movement with my Bravo 1 outdrive (a few inches in both directions) when i grab the lower unit and apply pressure. I sat in the engine comp. while...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-10-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,973
Posted By nbchance

Thanks for all the input guys. (Kaama)-are you...

Thanks for all the input guys. (Kaama)-are you sure about the 5200-5500 rpm range? Both mercruiser and US engine have reported a max. of 5000. (Ghostrider)-I'll check the fuel lines. I have a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-08-2009, 11:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,973
Posted By nbchance

454 Mag help

I am anew owner of a 1990 Baja 250 ES. I just had my 454 Mag. rebuilt by US Engine. They claim that they built it up to 425 HP according to mercruiser specs. I was told that these specs were rated at...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-31-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,372
Posted By nbchance

bravo removal

I just removed my bravo 1 drive myself, for the first time. I think there are six nuts that secure the drive to the gimbal housing. The gear shifter must be in the forward position. Once the nuts are...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-24-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,198
Posted By nbchance

It worked like a charm. Thanks for the advice. I...

It worked like a charm. Thanks for the advice. I even had a gear puller in my tool box. Can you imagine that! Thanks again.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-24-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,198
Posted By nbchance

I know exactly what you are talking about....

I know exactly what you are talking about. Thanks. I will try it today and let you know.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-23-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,198
Posted By nbchance

morse steering helm

Hey guys. I have a 1990 Baja 250 Es and I guess the original Morse cable steering system is still in it. I bought a new steering wheel that came with a mounting hub. I removed the old steering wheel...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-22-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,546
Posted By nbchance

Trim/Tilt

Yes. I have one switch that is labeled "Trim" and a seperate switch labeled "Trailer". Another question. Do I need two independent wires for these switches? Do the wires run from the switch to the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-18-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,546
Posted By nbchance

Trim/Tilit switch

Thanks, I'll check it out. The console has two switches right next to each other. One says "Tilt" or trailer and the other says "Trim". I only see wires on the "Tilt" switch. My guess was that the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-16-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,025
Posted By nbchance

Baja wiring color codes & diagrams

I purchased some new gauges from SS Competition which look awesome for the price. I am trying to install them and I am not sure about the color codes for the wires which run back to the engine....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-16-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,546
Posted By nbchance

Trim/Tilt mercruiser switches

I just purchased a 1990 Baja 250 ES. On the dash is a trim switch and a seperate tilt switch. There are no wires connected to the trim switch. Are there supposed to be wires going from that switch to...
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