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Re: Indmar LT1 350ci Circulating Water Pump Replacement
Here is a pic of the new water pump installed on the block before re-installing the water manifold with all the piping.
I didn't feel the need to take a finished pic, plus I ran out of daylight. Everything has been re-installed and will...
Re: Indmar LT1 350ci Circulating Water Pump Replacement
Got the old water pump out, and the bearings on it were toast. The only real difference between the two is the absence of the heater core hose connector on the original.
Note the pipe connection on the lower left. Needs to be plugged on...
Re: Indmar LT1 350ci Circulating Water Pump Replacement
I am still learning about this engine since this is only the 3rd season I've had this boat, so I'm not exactly sure what timing system I have. Maybe you can tell me. The spark plugs get their charge from a group of coil packs mounted...
This is basically going to be repair thread since I'm pretty clear on what I am doing. I have noticed that there are not many posts regarding Indmar motor repair and maintenance, so I am posting this in hopes that it will help someone else down the line.
I was replacing my impeller and while...
Re: Mastercraft - Dual Battery Upgrade
Okay, it's been a while since I updated this thread, but I finally finished the upgrade, but I had to get a little creative on where to mount the battery selector switch. At first I was going to mount it like the pic earlier in this thread, but then I got...
Re: wood swim platform
I definitely like using the Starbrite 3 step kit. Spend most of the time on step one...cleaning. I use a nylon scrub brush and / or a grill scrubber to help clean the dirt out of the teak. Then brightener and finally the oil. Usually apply around 5 coats of teak oil...
I am wanting to upgrade to a dual battery setup in my 1998 MariStar. My problem is finding a location on the boat where I can mount the second battery, because right now I am stumped. If there is anyone with this type of hull (1998-2003) or a first gen X10 or X30 who has dual batteries, please...
I am looking into ordering a larger bimini on my '98 Mastercraft MariStar 225VRS. My current bimini mounts on the outside base of the windshields. Since I am getting a larger bimini, I am expecting to move the mounting points back about 12" from where they are currently. What I am curious...
