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Forum: General Q & A
10-01-2025, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,023
Posted By Zekester

Here we go, THE OIL QUESTION

1986 Donzi, Gen 5 502 recently rebuilt, 12 hours on it, roller cam...oil change prior to winter, builder specified never to run synthetic...

I thought of Lucas Hot rod oil 20W50, what say the...
Forum: General Q & A
09-20-2025, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 490
Posted By Zekester

Yes, good point, I'm in fresh water, weight...

Yes, good point, I'm in fresh water, weight savings was my biggest factor, $$ is a factor, the season here is 2 months, I take it out on a few Donzi weekends, or up to a friends...
Forum: General Q & A
09-20-2025, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 490
Posted By Zekester

exhaust manifold recommendations

I've got an '86 Donzi Hornet III with a 502, running stock manifolds,

Any suggestions as to replacement manifolds? Not sure what the weight savings could be, or the performance improvements...
...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-16-2025, 11:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By Zekester

Found it, took carb apart noticed floats were...

Found it, took carb apart noticed floats were set way too high, put pressure gauge on fuel line at carb, 9 psi at idle over 15 at 2500, off scale at 3300, checked gauge on my 7.4 litre, 6 psi all...
Forum: General Q & A
08-29-2025, 02:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By Zekester

the small one goes under the choke housing..

the small one goes under the choke housing..
Forum: General Q & A
08-28-2025, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By Zekester

carter AFB/weber 9780S rebuild help

I've torn down, cleaned and almost have a Weber 9780S carb back together...but have 2 parts from the kit that i cant figure out...

one is a rubber seal maybe 1/4" in diameter, thought maybe...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-25-2025, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By Zekester

pulled carb off, going to clean and rebuild,

pulled carb off, going to clean and rebuild,
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-23-2025, 09:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 209
Posted By Zekester

WEBER 9780S questions

I have a suspected stuck float or related issue on a weber 9780S carb on a 454 inboard. I'm not familiar with the carb...have tried to find info but all of it discusses on checking the carb after...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-23-2025, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By Zekester

I pulled the rubber fuel line, it looks ok, ran a...

I pulled the rubber fuel line, it looks ok, ran a wire through its length no issues, cut it in two places, looks fine, pliable...I put a fuel bulb inline, at the filter inlet. at 3200 rpm the bulb...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-22-2025, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By Zekester

there's about 10 feet of 5/8 marine fuel line...

there's about 10 feet of 5/8 marine fuel line from tank to filter, then hardlines from there to carb...engine temps are 170 indicated, high for what i'm used to but i'm told they have always run at...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-21-2025, 04:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By Zekester

changed filters, blew out vents... I'm...

changed filters, blew out vents...

I'm thinking degraded fuel lines, and they are collapsing, at higher RPM...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-21-2025, 03:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By Zekester

ATTN, Troubleshooting gurus...head scratcher...

Friends boat, 1996 Searay 330 sundancer, twin 7.4 V drives, port engine will run 15-20 minutes at cruise, 3200, then sputter and die. hard starting but will start after cranking and holding throttle...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-19-2025, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By Zekester

Perfect thanks!!

Perfect thanks!!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-19-2025, 04:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 246
Posted By Zekester

Sigh...I figured it out...I havent had the rear...

Sigh...I figured it out...I havent had the rear mounts apart, it looks like the stack of spring, fibre washer etc is in the wrong order, i'll get at that today, I suspect it will cure my alignment...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-18-2025, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By Zekester

An easy one, TRS hinge pin torque?

I found a post here stating 60 ft/lbs for the hinge pin torque on a TRS? I recall 150? I'm putting the loctite on as you read this....please advise....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-18-2025, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 246
Posted By Zekester

502/TRS misalignment

!986 Donzi Hornet III, 502, Borg Warner transmission, TRS drive. I had a knock when the wheel was hard over, so I'm replacing the U-joints. I replaced the Gimbal bearing, and noticed the bearing...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-16-2025, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By Zekester

Thanks, I sent an email...

Thanks, I sent an email...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-16-2025, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By Zekester

I'm looking at the 1310, it has the retaining...

I'm looking at the 1310, it has the retaining ring on the outside of the u joint, mine are on the inside...unless a 1310 comes with either cap, this is going to require more digging
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-15-2025, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By Zekester

struggling for TRS part numbers

I'm having issues reading the less than adequate parts drawings for TRS parts...

I'm trying to find a part number for the gimbal bearing, its a Borg warner, I think its' 32537t, also looking for...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-15-2025, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By Zekester

I'm going by another post here that quoted the...

I'm going by another post here that quoted the 1320...if you used 1310, then i'll look up the same, thanks,
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-14-2025, 05:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By Zekester

TRS U-joint interchange 1320?

Donzi Hornet III, BW transmission, TRS drive, I've got a good knocking when I'm cranked hard over, so am replacing the U joints. I saw a post stating that the TRS uses spicer 1320 joints, but can't...
Forum: General Q & A
06-02-2025, 03:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,662
Posted By Zekester

It wouldn't open, but I found it...but it's in...

It wouldn't open, but I found it...but it's in Greece??
Forum: General Q & A
06-01-2025, 05:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,662
Posted By Zekester

Need Sunseeker comparison

Some time ago I came across an article comparing the Sunseeker 45-50 Apache, Tomahawk, Superhawk...and can't for the life of me find it.
I looked in the brand posts below but Sunseeker doesn't have...
Forum: Wanted
05-27-2025, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,584
Posted By Zekester

I'm discussing a set of CMI switchable tips, and...

I'm discussing a set of CMI switchable tips, and they will do as a stop gap, but would prefer the Teague inlines, and keep my short thru hulls.

So TTT still looking for Teague or similar inline...
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2025, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 595
Posted By Zekester

please describe TRS captain's call

I have an 86 Donzi Hornet 3 with a merc 502, borg warner trans and TRS drive. right now i'm running stock manifolds with 4" thru hulls. It's been very strongly suggested to me to install mufflers if...
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