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09-29-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 23,013
Posted By DrFeelgood

Paging Wildman_grafix to the white courtesy phone

Paging Wildman_grafix to the white courtesy phone
09-29-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 73,886
Posted By DrFeelgood

We had a real easy time last night with the...

We had a real easy time last night with the eastern side of the storm. No issues to speak of. The eye sat right over us for most of today, but now we're feeling the western side of the storm and...
Forum: General Q & A
09-29-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By DrFeelgood

The 741 is like a 7 inch screen and I think the...

The 741 is like a 7 inch screen and I think the numbers were probably 3 inches or so?
Forum: General Q & A
09-29-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By DrFeelgood

You have to set it for "trip computer" display...

You have to set it for "trip computer" display and then select one parameter (speed) to be displayed. I've done it with my Garmin 741.
09-29-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,357
Posted By DrFeelgood

Little FYI - you might already be aware but I...

Little FYI - you might already be aware but I think it's interesting -- The gear vs chain driven cam is due to the reverse rotation. In order to use the same camshaft and valvetrain in the reverse...
Forum: Vendor Talk
09-29-2022, 06:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,373
Posted By DrFeelgood

They are slow even in the best of times. I try...

They are slow even in the best of times. I try to shop elsewhere if possible.
09-28-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,279
Posted By DrFeelgood

A low hour 496 might give you many trouble free...

A low hour 496 might give you many trouble free hours of boating.. but 502 seems to always be the answer to this question.
09-28-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 73,886
Posted By DrFeelgood

There may have been power, but I'm not sure there...

There may have been power, but I'm not sure there were brains.
09-28-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 73,886
Posted By DrFeelgood

If you ain't gotten out by now, you ain't getting...

If you ain't gotten out by now, you ain't getting out.
09-28-2022, 06:06 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 73,886
Posted By DrFeelgood

155 mph sustained! 16-20 foot storm surge...

155 mph sustained! 16-20 foot storm surge expected in SWFL. This is going to be devastating for many.
09-28-2022, 04:36 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 73,886
Posted By DrFeelgood

Boat is in the driveway, got lots of gas for the...

Boat is in the driveway, got lots of gas for the genny and lots of booze for me.
Forum: Cigarette
09-27-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 55,662
Posted By DrFeelgood

Indeed. When I bought my Cafe it had a pair of...

Indeed. When I bought my Cafe it had a pair of motors that were described as very fresh 540s, I think the hour meters showed less than 50 hours on them. Within 5 hours of usage I had a stuck lifter...
Forum: Cigarette
09-27-2022, 02:44 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 55,662
Posted By DrFeelgood

Congrats. I had a 91 Cafe for a couple years. ...

Congrats. I had a 91 Cafe for a couple years. Good luck with the project.
Forum: Scarab
09-26-2022, 04:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,529
Posted By DrFeelgood

3 inches of play? There's your problem.

3 inches of play? There's your problem.
09-24-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,347
Posted By DrFeelgood

They can be useful in a variety of conditions. ...

They can be useful in a variety of conditions.
Heavy boats can utilize tab-down to get on plane easier or stay on plane at lower speeds.
Any boat can utilize tabs to compensate for unequal loading...
Forum: General Q & A
09-24-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,651
Posted By DrFeelgood

Correct, same here. If you use air you have...

Correct, same here.

If you use air you have to do it submerged in a tank or bathtub or something, to watch for bubbles. And still requires removal from engine of course.
09-24-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By DrFeelgood

no filter element usually. Just a wire mesh or...

no filter element usually. Just a wire mesh or screen for spark/flame prevention purposes.
Forum: General Q & A
09-24-2022, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,651
Posted By DrFeelgood

Yeah, if it was warm then I don't think I'd be...

Yeah, if it was warm then I don't think I'd be too worried about that. Can't hurt to pressure test anyway.

Yes, cap all the ports, bleed air out at the highest port so there's no air space left,...
Forum: General Q & A
09-24-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,651
Posted By DrFeelgood

Seems like a bit much especially if that was a...

Seems like a bit much especially if that was a cold start. Pressure test of manifolds would be best way to know if they're leaking or not.
Forum: General Q & A
09-23-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,069
Posted By DrFeelgood

Pic didn't work, but I would hope that the shop...

Pic didn't work, but I would hope that the shop that rebuilt it also pressure tested it when they were done?
Forum: General Q & A
09-23-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,553
Posted By DrFeelgood

Generally speaking, sensor grounds should run to...

Generally speaking, sensor grounds should run to the ECM, and then the ECM is grounded to chassis (or engine block, in boats), rather than running the sensor ground directly to chassis ground.
...
09-22-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,221
Posted By DrFeelgood

Yeah, I've read about the DuraBurb swaps but...

Yeah, I've read about the DuraBurb swaps but never paid much attention. It's doable if you really want to.
Forum: General Q & A
09-22-2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,165
Posted By DrFeelgood

Unless you have a turbocharger or supercharger,...

Unless you have a turbocharger or supercharger, there's never going to be positive pressure in the intake manifold (aside from the slim possibility of a very leaky intake valve, and even that would...
Forum: Scarab
09-22-2022, 04:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,529
Posted By DrFeelgood

Integrated Transom System. It's a Mercury product...

Integrated Transom System. It's a Mercury product which combines hydraulic steering rams as part of the transom assembly where the outdrive mounts. It also acts as an extension box, providing 7...
09-21-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,221
Posted By DrFeelgood

Not if your gas truck was an 8.1. Then you'd...

Not if your gas truck was an 8.1. Then you'd still have the Allison behind it.

My 2500HD/8.1/Allison in its natural environment!
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