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06-02-2010, 08:17 AM
Thread: Anyone having vapor lock issues?
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I've had vapor lock issues on my boat before and...
I've had vapor lock issues on my boat before and from what you described in your original post it just doesn't sound like vapor locking. If it's going to vapor lock, it should do it on the initial...
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05-27-2010, 12:32 PM
Thread: Startup electrical help
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Quick and easy things to check first. Lanyard...
Quick and easy things to check first. Lanyard switch and transmission linkage. I say those only because you're getting nothing when you try to start it. The lanyard is pretty obvious but I've had...
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07-20-2009, 11:48 PM
Thread: loud engine sound and smoke
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Just a thought, but I'd be paying very close...
Just a thought, but I'd be paying very close attention to the engine temp and checking your impeller and cooling system. It might be a little bit of a stretch but I had something similar happen to...
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07-20-2009, 11:31 PM
Thread: What a BAD day (rant)
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I'd personally consider finding an equipment...
I'd personally consider finding an equipment rental company or a local contractor and see how much it would cost to get a backhoe for an hour or two. Use some lifting straps and attach it to the...
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06-25-2009, 07:20 AM
Thread: Changing oil in trailer hub
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I changed mine with the tires on, no problem and...
I changed mine with the tires on, no problem and very little mess. An allen wrench with the ball head on it helps so you can turn it from an angle. If you can find a socket type allen wrench that...
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06-14-2009, 07:51 AM
Thread: ballast fills without pump
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Check the pump manifold where the strainer and...
Check the pump manifold where the strainer and valves are. The valves that control the water flow are solenoids and are pretty much the same as those used for water sprinkler systems. There should...
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05-20-2009, 09:24 PM
Thread: Bimini Frame
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I folded over the extendable portion of the legs...
I folded over the extendable portion of the legs on mine by not paying attention while backing it into a garage. I used a caliper to measure the inner and outer diameter of the tubing and ordered...
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05-12-2009, 06:46 AM
Thread: Tightening the Jam Nut
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If you have to tighten the packing nut much more...
If you have to tighten the packing nut much more than hand tight, it's time to repack.
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05-06-2009, 07:06 AM
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Hmmmmmm.....I don't know about your setup, but I...
Hmmmmmm.....I don't know about your setup, but I specifically remember on my '03 LS with the hard tank that the drain pump would pump the water out of the hull fitting and not back out the fill port.
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05-06-2009, 06:53 AM
Thread: DANG! Gas stained rub rail.
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Good luck. I had the same thing happen with my...
Good luck. I had the same thing happen with my white 21V. Gas expanded, ran out the filler and the rub rail channeled it around to the back of the boat where it ran down the hull. I keep my boat...
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04-20-2009, 02:21 AM
Thread: contractors and Lake house owners
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I doubt the ball valve on the tank will keep the...
I doubt the ball valve on the tank will keep the water from running out of the line for very long but it probably helps a little. The pressure switch can be kind of a pain to mess with. If your...
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04-19-2009, 09:47 PM
Thread: contractors and Lake house owners
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You may or may not have a problem with your pump....
You may or may not have a problem with your pump. I'm not sure on that one, but it does sound like you've got a problem with your pressure tank and/or the pressure regulator switch that kicks the...
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03-10-2009, 10:14 AM
Thread: Oil Change
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It's also never a bad idea to fill the oil filter...
It's also never a bad idea to fill the oil filter before installing it. It will save the engine a little wear and tear by not have to fill it the first time you start it up after the oil change.
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02-22-2009, 07:53 AM
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One little thing that I'd think about doing if I...
One little thing that I'd think about doing if I was setting up that system would be to wire an inline switch to the remote turn on wire for the amp that powers the interior speakers. I really like...
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02-20-2009, 06:26 AM
Thread: Z5 Cargo Rack
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I agree, but I bet it has as much to do with the...
I agree, but I bet it has as much to do with the boat manufacturers as it does the company that makes the Z5. I would bet that in order to get it included as a factory option there is probably a...
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Yep, squirrels are horrible little critters when...
Yep, squirrels are horrible little critters when it comes to anything mechanical that has wiring or rubber parts to chew on. I've seen them to thousands of dollars in damage to cars in the space of...
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01-31-2009, 01:52 AM
Thread: Impeller Replacment Need Tips?
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I've found that the easiest way to do it on my...
I've found that the easiest way to do it on my v-drive, is to just unbolt the bracket that holds the pump housing in place. Unbolt it at the elbow where it makes an L shape. You can then use the...
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11-20-2008, 12:50 AM
Thread: Battery Storage
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Don't worry about the concrete floors either. I...
Don't worry about the concrete floors either. I always believed that too until I looked into it. It's a piece of advice that dates way back to early batteries and is no longer relevant with current...
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11-13-2008, 01:16 AM
Thread: Perfect Pass or Throttle issues?
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For a quick check, find the wiring harness near...
For a quick check, find the wiring harness near the PP servo, unplug it and see if the problem disappears. I had a problem with the boat dying at idle and not wanting to restart my last time out...
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11-13-2008, 01:13 AM
Thread: Hydraulic versus Electric Wakeplate
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I think they made a good decision to go with the...
I think they made a good decision to go with the electric tab, but I guess time will tell. I've had a leak before with the hydraulic setup and it wasn't fun. Removing the 3M sealant from the hull...
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09-25-2008, 02:11 PM
Thread: Dual Battery Switch
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Sounds like you've got a voltage sensitive relay...
Sounds like you've got a voltage sensitive relay on your '08. Who makes the ones that they're using on the new boats? I may upgrade from my switch to one of these so I don't have to worry about it.
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09-24-2008, 01:07 AM
Thread: Changing transmission fluid
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I just ordered this...
I just ordered this http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/PEL-PL-2000/
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09-24-2008, 12:59 AM
Thread: Installing hydraulic wakeplate
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I just saw an '09 the other day and, yes, the new...
I just saw an '09 the other day and, yes, the new tabs are Lenco. The plate looks to be significantly bigger as well. I didn't get inside to check out all the details, but if you're looking to do...
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09-24-2008, 12:49 AM
Thread: Dual Battery Switch
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The 2 batteries are wired to the switch and from...
The 2 batteries are wired to the switch and from there back to the motor. The selector on the switch should only effect which battery or both are used to start the motor and are charged while the...
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09-22-2008, 01:03 AM
Thread: Fuel Filter
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The one with the 1/2 inch inlet and outlet should...
The one with the 1/2 inch inlet and outlet should be Wix #33299. I just bought one today and had to look at about 5 different stores. I finally went to NAPA and they had it. Wix makes the filters...
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