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Forum: Engines 06-06-2014, 09:21 PM
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Posted By Maxumillion
Hey Mike, thanks for responding. Yes, it's a 2bbl...

Hey Mike, thanks for responding. Yes, it's a 2bbl carb/220hp. I haven't noticed unusually heavy or black smoke, just the usual bit of blueish smoke at start up, but I have smelled gasoline while...
Forum: Engines 06-04-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,338
Posted By Maxumillion
Has anyone dealt w/a Carbed Merc 5L that bogs down upon accelerating then RPMs jump??

6/2014 Update: Brewer Dauntless Shipyard mechanic finally "adjusted" the carb for a 2nd time in a year's time, engine now idles but the idle was set to 1,000 rpm in error based on what I've read,...
Forum: Engines 06-04-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
6/2014 Update: A Brewer Shipyard mech finally...

6/2014 Update: A Brewer Shipyard mech finally "adjusted" the carb for a 2nd time, idles but the idle was set to 1,000 rpm in error based on what I've read which should be @ 650 like its twin. How...
Forum: Engines 10-30-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
Thanks Mike, hope so too... As far as any other...

Thanks Mike, hope so too... As far as any other name it goes by, you got me.. They just said it was a spring that was broken which controls the butterfly which I assume is the same as the choke (?)
Forum: Engines 10-30-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
Update from the yard: After way too long of a...

Update from the yard: After way too long of a wait from the marina they finally had their more experienced mechanic check the carb & found a "broken spring" on the butterfly/choke which seems to be...
Forum: Engines 10-02-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
That's always my intention, but not always the...

That's always my intention, but not always the outcome... (Think, Tim the Tool-man Taylor, only in the bilge!)
Thanks for the advice-
Forum: Engines 10-01-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
Mike, The boat & twin engines are all year...

Mike, The boat & twin engines are all year 2000... (Mod 3000SCR)... Question on the jumper since I'm a hot wiring novice: I would cut the flat terminal ends off, strip the ends & just twist...
Forum: Engines 10-01-2013, 12:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
Mike, no, I don't think this year/models was...

Mike, no, I don't think this year/models was TKS...I believe it's standard 5.0L 2bbl carb..won't seem to idle cold or hot, therefore can't put into gear or even in neutral w/out it stalling. If I...
Forum: Engines 10-01-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
SS, I can start her up with the throttle up near...

SS, I can start her up with the throttle up near 3/4 & a few pumps to get fuel in the bowl, & she'll run all day @ 2000 rpms but as soon as I budge the throttle down below 2k she conks out. It's...
Forum: Engines 09-29-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
Thanks Pascavone.. Makes sense as its starving...

Thanks Pascavone.. Makes sense as its starving for fuel at low rpms.. I'll have to hand it back over to the yard if its an air leak/gasket.. I'll see if I can rule out the OP 1st & go from there..
Forum: Engines 09-29-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
Thanks Mike.. Very helpful.. I have find out...

Thanks Mike.. Very helpful.. I have find out which one I have. If my fuel pump is manual I'm assuming it will eliminate the OP as a possible cause for stalling, right?
Forum: Engines 09-29-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
Sounds like a good idea. I'm assuming I'd need...

Sounds like a good idea. I'm assuming I'd need to have the ignition just turned to start/on, doesn't need to be cranking over while checking, & then check the wires correct?

Thanks-
Forum: Engines 09-29-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
[QUOTE=mmwjr;30225]Max you can pull te 2 wires...

[QUOTE=mmwjr;30225]Max you can pull te 2 wires off the OP switch and jumper them together. Make a short jumper of the same guage wire and put blade connectors on it same as on switch. If this allows...
Forum: Engines 09-29-2013, 03:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,538
Posted By Maxumillion
Carbed 5.0L stalls at idle. Oil pressure safety switch? How to replace?

Can anyone advise on how to test & replace an oil pump safety switch?
3000SCR's port side 5.0L is stalling at idle. Runs very well above 2000 rpms. As soon as I drop the throttle down it stalls...
Forum: Electronics 08-07-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,990
Posted By Maxumillion
Check out "bad-elf.com"... They sell a mini...

Check out "bad-elf.com"... They sell a mini square GPS adapter for iPads, (I think around 100 bucks) about the size of a quarter which plugs into the large 30 pin ipad charging port. I first read...
Forum: Electronics 07-31-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,206
Posted By Maxumillion
Fyi, as a follow up for anyone else looking for...

Fyi, as a follow up for anyone else looking for one of these very hard to find DC panel 50 amp breakers, I found one on-line for about less than half the price at Allied Electronics (alliedelec.com)...
Forum: Electronics 07-30-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,930
Posted By Maxumillion
Thanks SP... As a follow up for anyone needing...

Thanks SP... As a follow up for anyone needing this info, I did find a 5 amp blade fuse behind the cabinet which I was able to access by taking it out the larger hole behind the water/light switch...
Forum: Electronics 07-28-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,930
Posted By Maxumillion
'00 3000 scr cabin/interior 12V charger port not working - is there a fuse for it?

Hi all,
My interior Cabin's 12 volt charger port is dead. Seemed to blow out when we tried out a new 12 volt mini vacuum. Vac went on for a second then all died. This adapter is located above...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-01-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,867
Posted By Maxumillion
Thanks for the addl info to check! I'll start on...

Thanks for the addl info to check! I'll start on it & hope not break anything else in the process!
Started with shower pump issue, led to literally breaking my hard to find 50 amp dc breaker, to...
Forum: Electronics 06-24-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,206
Posted By Maxumillion
Ok thanks SP, I'll give him a call...

Ok thanks SP, I'll give him a call...
Forum: Electronics 06-23-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,206
Posted By Maxumillion
E-T-A 50 amp circuit breaker for DC - Anyone know where to buy one??

My DC circuit breaker broke when I tested it (it wouldn't reset), and I can't seem to locate an exact replacement, E-T-A 413. Found only available at 2 sites & one was backordered, the other was...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-20-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,867
Posted By Maxumillion
Yes, batteries were definitely on, and I'm...

Yes, batteries were definitely on, and I'm wondering if the switch failed and there's no juice going to the pump. The switch is a double that also operates the head light with a mini rocker switch...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-18-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,867
Posted By Maxumillion
Thanks guys... It looks like I have some...

Thanks guys... It looks like I have some detective work to do with the electrical system... I'll let you know the outcome if I ever get to the bottom of it...

Much appreciated!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-18-2012, 02:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,867
Posted By Maxumillion
'00 3000SCR Shower pump not turning on - how to troubleshoot?

Hi all,
Shower pump will not turn on, nor will the red light go on in the switch. (I just tested it out a few weeks ago for a couple of seconds & seemed to work fine, red switch light came on &...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-01-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,145
Posted By Maxumillion
Great- thanks guys, I'll give it a try...

Great- thanks guys, I'll give it a try...
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