Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
motors or drives ? >

motors or drives ?

Notices

motors or drives ?

Thread Tools
 
Old 09-08-2010 | 08:53 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: algonquin ill.
Default motors or drives ?

I have a 292 formula with 6.2s ,when I hit full throttle as a take off.I notice the port motor will be about 4 to 5 rpm higher then the oath motor.I have dropped top end speed about 2 mph. I guess my question is this something to be looked at in motor department(injector or full pressure) or is this a drive problem to look at.It will finally catch up to be inseek but takes a few seconds to do so.
BLAZENHOT292 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-08-2010 | 09:52 PM
  #2  
Expensive Date's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,224
Likes: 1
From: West Creek NJ
Default

Prop dinged? Doubt its drive,You did mean 4-5 hundred right?
I would probably run a compression check first but an 07 should still be under warrenty.If you are the second owner I think you can transfer the Formula gaurd.
Expensive Date is offline  
Reply
Old 09-09-2010 | 07:30 PM
  #3  
Griff's Avatar
Charter Member # 55
25 Year Member
Charter Member
Super Moderators
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 20,232
Likes: 2,482
From: Omaha/LOTO
Default

Its not a ski boat. You really shouldn't be pinning the throttles to get on plane. That is very hard on engines and drives.
Griff is offline  
Reply
Old 09-09-2010 | 08:25 PM
  #4  
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6,656
Likes: 20
From: Lake Michigan
Default

292's cavitate or bow stand so bad that you need to hammer them up on plane. Maybe the clutch cone is slipping in the one drive (the higher rpm one). Check the drive lube to see if it has a burnt smell or if the magnet has sludge on it. Just another thought, look to see if you have an anoide missing or chewd up under the cav plate causing the prop to cavitate. Good luck and let us know what you find.

Last edited by Back4More; 09-09-2010 at 08:43 PM.
Back4More is offline  
Reply
Old 09-09-2010 | 08:31 PM
  #5  
Expensive Date's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,224
Likes: 1
From: West Creek NJ
Default

Originally Posted by Back4More
292's cavitate or bow stand so bad that you need to hammer them up on plane. Maybe the clutch cone is slipping in the one drive (the higher rpm one). Check the drive lube to see if it has a burnt smell or if the magnet has sludge on it.
Yeah you do need to stand on the throttles with them but they are small blocks so easier on drives.I did not think of that, the higher rpm side could be the problem.You could be right.
Expensive Date is offline  
Reply
Old 09-09-2010 | 11:20 PM
  #6  
Registered
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 988
Likes: 2
From: San Diego
Default

I'm going to go with what Expensive Date said..... I'll bet it's a bent prop. They will create all sorts of problems getting on plane if damaged.


Darrell.
DMOORE is offline  
Reply
Old 09-15-2010 | 07:49 PM
  #7  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: algonquin ill.
Default

Sorry guys for no response to all your great advise and suggestions.My dad fell and broke his hip and had surgery.I am still concerned of this rpm change.And the 2 mph I lost.I am going to check drive fluid just as you suggested.That seems to be a great starting point and to change them anyway.Thanks much,Props are in great shape with little to no burs on them.

Last edited by BLAZENHOT292; 09-15-2010 at 07:51 PM.
BLAZENHOT292 is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.