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Forum: General Boating Discussion

12-19-2022, 09:03 AM

Replies: 112

Towing with gas trucks

Views: 27,446

Posted By ThisIsLivin

Whomever did the testing on my 2015 Yukon Denali...

Whomever did the testing on my 2015 Yukon Denali was and absolute moron. I've spent countless hours fixing gross software issues that any first year programmer should have caught. What I also find...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

12-08-2022, 03:11 PM

Replies: 112

Towing with gas trucks

Views: 27,446

Posted By ThisIsLivin

My magnetic struts went and I replaced the whole...

My magnetic struts went and I replaced the whole system with the Arnott/Bilstein setup, what a difference. Auto leveling works perfect and ride is so much smoother and it has built in resistors to...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

12-07-2022, 08:31 AM

Replies: 112

Towing with gas trucks

Views: 27,446

Posted By ThisIsLivin

I went through the same thing. My 2015 Yukon...

I went through the same thing. My 2015 Yukon Denali had a lifter failure so I did the whole AFM delete. I had SmittysEngTrans do the work, best decision ever. They did an amazing job rebuilt the...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-02-2022, 11:23 AM

Replies: 7

Multi-battery charger

Views: 1,373

Posted By ThisIsLivin

I have a Pro Marine that I've had for 11 years...

I have a Pro Marine that I've had for 11 years now and it does a great job. I keep my boat plugged in over the winter and it cycles the batteries and keeps them in good shape. It also has the...

Forum: General Q & A

11-22-2022, 07:43 AM

Replies: 19

Latest episode of Engine Masters (flex sensor)

Views: 4,068

Posted By ThisIsLivin

When I bought my 03 Suburban Gas prices hit $4...

When I bought my 03 Suburban Gas prices hit $4 and e85 was heavily discounted so I ran e85 at $2.50. I learned you need to change your fuel filter regularly with e85. After I replaced my first fuel...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

11-21-2022, 08:13 AM

Replies: 112

Towing with gas trucks

Views: 27,446

Posted By ThisIsLivin

I used to tow my Velocity 280 plus a ton of gear...

I used to tow my Velocity 280 plus a ton of gear with an 03 Suburban with the 5.3 and 3.73 gears, it did ok. It shifted a lot going up hills and the Zilwaukee Bridge but it wasn't unreasonable. Of...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

11-21-2022, 07:54 AM

Replies: 5

some LED light tweaks

Views: 1,204

Posted By ThisIsLivin

Does anyone have a good source for trailer...

Does anyone have a good source for trailer lights? I need to replace some on mine and the place I used to go to has closed.

Forum: General Q & A

11-18-2022, 09:11 AM

Replies: 142

PSI 8.8 liter / 550ci ???

Views: 115,705

Posted By ThisIsLivin

The crank sensor is nothing more than a hall...

The crank sensor is nothing more than a hall effect sensor, shouldn't matter other than a relearn.

Forum: Electronics

11-17-2022, 01:27 PM

Replies: 21

BBC spark plug wire set

Views: 6,791

Posted By ThisIsLivin

Guess that's why I run the Autolite racing plugs...

Guess that's why I run the Autolite racing plugs with the cut back electrode and no resistor. No problem with the electronics on the boat.

Forum: General Q & A

11-15-2022, 03:41 PM

Replies: 142

PSI 8.8 liter / 550ci ???

Views: 115,705

Posted By ThisIsLivin

Before reading this thread I would have passed...

Before reading this thread I would have passed over a boat with 8.1 power. I have a whole different viewpoint now, great thread and great info.

Forum: Electronics

11-11-2022, 09:25 AM

Replies: 21

BBC spark plug wire set

Views: 6,791

Posted By ThisIsLivin

I bought a set of Taylor custom 8.5mm wires as...

I bought a set of Taylor custom 8.5mm wires as they were recommended by Daytona Sensors. Very low resistance and kit came very complete. I have a crimp tool and my layout is anything but stock so I...

Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation

11-10-2022, 09:36 AM

Replies: 2

4-wheel discs and sealed oil bath bearings...

Views: 1,112

Posted By ThisIsLivin

I serviced my bearings last year on a 2010 Custom...

I serviced my bearings last year on a 2010 Custom Eagle trailer. New seals, cleaned the bearings and Amsoil marine grease with a pressure packer to make sure they were perfect. I also polished the...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

11-10-2022, 09:10 AM

Replies: 26

Drive recommendations please

Views: 6,160

Posted By ThisIsLivin

I had the performance upgrade. His price was...

I had the performance upgrade. His price was extremely reasonable.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

11-08-2022, 08:42 AM

Replies: 18

Raw water impeller body: composite vs stainless

Views: 2,747

Posted By ThisIsLivin

I always had issues with the plastic pump housing...

I always had issues with the plastic pump housing getting grooves in it and chewing up the impellers. I switched to stainless about 10 years ago and it's still like brand new. I did go through it...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

11-07-2022, 02:27 PM

Replies: 26

Drive recommendations please

Views: 6,160

Posted By ThisIsLivin

I had my drive rebuilt by AADS and got a 24 month...

I had my drive rebuilt by AADS and got a 24 month warranty. I had them cryo my gears as well. 3 years later my magnets are still clean. I have a built 524 that pushes my Velocity to 80+ with a...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

11-07-2022, 01:49 PM

Replies: 21

Possible solution for neverending oil temp issues, am I barking up the wrong tree?

Views: 4,313

Posted By ThisIsLivin

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Forum: General Boating Discussion

11-07-2022, 01:32 PM

Replies: 10

Amsoil Usage in Dry Sump 6

Views: 2,094

Posted By ThisIsLivin

Bob Teague was running Amsoil in the motors and...

Bob Teague was running Amsoil in the motors and drives of the Miss Amsoil when he was racing. They did tear downs and inspections at the end of the season and saw no measurable wear. Tried to find...

Forum: Electronics

10-14-2022, 08:31 AM

Replies: 13

daytona sensors Coil mount

Views: 2,586

Posted By ThisIsLivin

I mounted my box on the transom so it wouldn't...

I mounted my box on the transom so it wouldn't have to endure the engine vibration and put the coil on a plate that had my old MSD coil on the back of the even bank cylinder head. 3rd season and no...

Forum: General Q & A

09-23-2022, 08:58 AM

Replies: 13

Best Starter motor ?

Views: 2,458

Posted By ThisIsLivin

Make sure whatever you get it's marine rated or...

Make sure whatever you get it's marine rated or you could have trouble if you ever have an insurance claim. Does your ignition support start retard? I have a 10.1:1 524 and it starts like a dream...

Forum: General Q & A

09-23-2022, 08:54 AM

Replies: 35

Plugs

Views: 6,840

Posted By ThisIsLivin

Go to Walmart and get yourself an Otoscope in the...

Go to Walmart and get yourself an Otoscope in the pharmacy department for checking your plugs. Best money I ever spent. If you had 2 cylinders not firing you would have a hard time getting on plane...

Forum: General Q & A

09-22-2022, 04:02 PM

Replies: 35

Plugs

Views: 6,840

Posted By ThisIsLivin

How old is the balancer? They set the timing...

How old is the balancer? They set the timing before doing any hard dyno runs and the ring could have slipped and now reads 40. Get a piston stop and check your timing mark. 3924 is recommended by AFR...

Forum: General Q & A

09-21-2022, 04:51 PM

Replies: 75

Center of gravity?

Views: 15,466

Posted By ThisIsLivin

Talked to Kenny from Velocity and they recommend...

Talked to Kenny from Velocity and they recommend staggered if your running 110 or more in the 39. It keeps you from getting airborne. I removed some weight from my engine compartment and moved my...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-22-2022, 08:25 AM

Replies: 22

How smart is Holley Sniper EFI?

Views: 15,069

Posted By ThisIsLivin

It was season 3 episode 39. I think their...

It was season 3 episode 39. I think their analysis was that the jets shoot down under pressure and the fuel can't make the turn. Get a subscription to Motor Trend it's worth the money. Over the...

Forum: General Q & A

08-16-2022, 09:16 PM

Replies: 5

454 Slow Cranking

Views: 1,280

Posted By ThisIsLivin

I had a similar problem on an old Pontiac, it was...

I had a similar problem on an old Pontiac, it was the battery. I would have to get a cup of ice to cool the battery down if stopped somewhere. How are your batteries wired to the starters?

Forum: General Q & A

08-16-2022, 09:13 PM

Replies: 10

Harmonic Balancer

Views: 2,947

Posted By ThisIsLivin

When you’re pushing more power and running more...

When you’re pushing more power and running more rpm you are stressing everything more. Plus the oems have a rubber ring that gets old and the outer ring shifts. They say 7 years on tires and belts,...

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