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Forum: General Q & A
07-03-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,837
Posted By oldscoolscarab

I'm ready to jump on that kit now, still no...

I'm ready to jump on that kit now, still no regrets of buying it ?
Forum: General Q & A
07-03-2020, 06:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By oldscoolscarab

500 efi secondary fuel pump requirements

For those that added a low pressure secondary inline electric pump to an early 500 efi (ones with no mechanical pump)
what spec pump did you use? What gph and psi ??
thanks!
Forum: Apache
11-12-2018, 08:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,541
Posted By oldscoolscarab

will do.. thanks !

will do.. thanks !
Forum: Apache
11-12-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,541
Posted By oldscoolscarab

delsol... what was the deal it ? boats for sale...

delsol... what was the deal it ? boats for sale again... lookin for details before i fly up... thanks !!
Forum: Donzi
10-04-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,567
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Zr question

good day guys
just sold my 2000 fountain 35, lookin to get a 35 /38 zr.
wonder if a 2007 zr would be wood construction and did i read correctly that they are kevlar ??
-fountain stopped using...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-06-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,099
Posted By oldscoolscarab

SSM 3 mercruiser

G day ! Wonder if I can get some advice on #3 drives ... Looking at a couple of boats in the early 90 ies with these drives - should I stay clear of these and stick to bravo 1 ?? Those 3 are they...
Forum: Scarab
05-14-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 736
Posted By oldscoolscarab

The mighty 38 scarab (1990 -2000 models)

Good day - wonder if anyone knows the scarab 38 models produced around 1990-2000 years. Looking to get rid of my 31 and get the longer bow :) the Excell years in the later 80 ies the same boat up to...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-30-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,718
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Well - after bypassing the kill switches,...

Well - after bypassing the kill switches, swapping the thunderbolt units ... Still zero spark coming out of the coil ! Turns out all it was - bad ground on the thunderbolt !! Bypassed the ground...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-29-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,718
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Angry Darn thunderbolt Headaches

So the season comes to an end and so does one of my engins as far as spark goes... Went to drop it in for a last run and no start ! Gas is there but no spark from the coil ! Wire at coil reads...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-28-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Ended up just installing a new Sierra fuel pump...

Ended up just installing a new Sierra fuel pump and works 100 % - refilled the bottom with oil and hope to be able to finish up the summer - will try and get the bearing replaced over the winter...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-20-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By oldscoolscarab

(gen 5 merc)

(gen 5 merc)
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-20-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Fuel pump test

Had my 454 cut out and carb was dry of fuel... Removed the full screw and fuel pissed out ! Very comon thing from what I'm reading - 2 questions, can I remove my line going to the carb and turn the...
Forum: Formula
01-28-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,837
Posted By oldscoolscarab

After seeing this- I went in the garage to see my...

After seeing this- I went in the garage to see my new to me 311 sr1 and the bond is gone on about 1/2 of the boat !!! It's an 89 but wonder how long this has been an issue. Guess I have my work...
Forum: Formula
01-16-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Formula sr1 owners on facebook

Any formula sr1 owners on Facebook ? Add yourself to the group "FORMULA SR1 (powerboats)". Getting a group going on Facebook to share pics, ideas and stories... Cheers. Serge
Forum: General Q & A
10-09-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 724
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Impeller toast or worst ?!?

So I put my formula in the water for a run for the first time... Picked up the boat a few weeks ago (311 sr-1) with 454 's and fresh water cooling. One side of the hull was bubbling - kinda like an...
Forum: Formula
10-02-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,508
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Any unsealed wood under the floor in the bottom /...

Any unsealed wood under the floor in the bottom / in the cabin I wonder ? Water coming from under the floor is scaring me for rot !!
Forum: General Q & A
09-25-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 746
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Know what ... Removed the water separator ,...

Know what ... Removed the water separator , drained the fuel out and filled it with carb cleaner ... Turned it on for a minute n shut it off, restarted it 1/2 hr later n burned out the balance of...
Forum: General Q & A
09-24-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 746
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Ok so I replaced the water sep and still the...

Ok so I replaced the water sep and still the same.... While running it , I look inside only one port is getting fuel - other port has no fuel going ! So I have the carb off now - am I screwed for...
Forum: Formula
09-24-2011, 05:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,508
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Ok cool , was curious if it was common problem or...

Ok cool , was curious if it was common problem or ?? I'll be sure to keep the nose up n see what happens ... Thanks for the reply !!
Forum: Formula
09-23-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,508
Posted By oldscoolscarab

New formula owner, water in cabin ??

Just picked up my first formula ! 89 311 sr1, not sure if it's a common issue but I have water seeping thru the carpet where the table goes - I pulled the step and drained the water out but seems...
Forum: General Q & A
09-23-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 746
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Carb help needed

Just picked up an 89 formula 311, my first formula and so far I love what I see. Except one thing, it has the 454's in it with edelbrock marine carbs - here's the issue - one engin runs 100% but the...
Forum: Scarab
08-21-2011, 06:02 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 65,516
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Yes !!! That s the one , my local graphics shop...

Yes !!! That s the one , my local graphics shop found the lettering but not that logo... Thanks a bunch !! [email protected]
Forum: Scarab
08-19-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 65,516
Posted By oldscoolscarab

Can you send me a copy too ?? Looks like a full...

Can you send me a copy too ?? Looks like a full time job for you now emailing these .. Lol. 89 scarab 38 , looking for the scarab logo , not the letters (kinda looks like an eagle with wings...
Forum: General Q & A
10-30-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,566
Posted By oldscoolscarab

nice work on your boat !! seems crazy that the...

nice work on your boat !! seems crazy that the factory does not seal em up better ?!?! i mean they were not cheap, no name floating device like some out there ... anyway, thanks again for the...
Forum: General Q & A
10-30-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,566
Posted By oldscoolscarab

ok thanks for the imput !! it was babied from...

ok thanks for the imput !! it was babied from what i can tell and fresh water - it will be salt water use with me tho... but will be babied still - will keep at home and trailer it on nice weekends...
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