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    prop slipping

    Hello,<br />I have a 93 Maxum 2700 scr 7.4 merc cruiser.<br />Last year with a new prop 2 months old, my prop hub spun. warrenty /no problem<br />This year hub just spun again any suggestion of the reason this might be happening? I did not hit anything or run in shallow either time. your help is...
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    auto bilge pump

    I have a 7.4 merc and I want to replace the auto bilge float {old,nasty}on my boat. How to I do that directly to the battery? Assume I have to have inline fuse? Is that best way?<br />thanks in advance
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    trim indicator

    Hi,<br />I have a 93 maxum 27 scr/ i/o. I put in water today for first time this summmer. All is well except trim indicator reads up {pegged} even though trim is all way down. The indicator gauge also flucuated will under power. I can live without the gauge working but any suggestions? Something...
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    504's?

    Hi all,<br />Looked at a boat at chesapeak boat show and it had T/504. 1991 I believe is the year. Who makes that motor and what are pro's/con/s with them? Con is gas consumption i am sure.<br />thanks
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    wellcraft

    Hi<br />Question to throw out to all. does anyone know of the excessive problems that exist with blistering and then stringer problems with Wellcraft St Tropaz? The year of the 2 boats I am looking at are 89's and are 32'. I have heard questions raised about this issue. <br />Anyones input this...
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    inverter

    Hi<br />I am wondering what a inverter does for a boat? I have a maxum27 with 2 batteries. What can it do for me and how does it work? <br />thanks
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    carb cleaner

    Hi everyone. I have a maxum 27 scr that has a 454/ 4 barrel carb. Engine hours are 380 and runs well. My question is about fuel additives ie: carberator cleaners. Do they work? Are they ok to use ? What brand if they are? I use a spray cleaner for external cleaning and the spark arrestor...
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    starter issue?

    Hi<br />Everyone,thanks in advance for any help.<br />Went to turn over my maxum27scr/454 today and starter cranked then loud grinding noise. Tried again same. Tried again, NO CRANKING !!! . Tried again ,cranked, grinding noise. This is sign of the starter is going bad? If it is, wondering...
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    high rpms

    I ran my 27 maxum scr saturday and noticed that upon planing out, that I could not bring my rpms down to where I usually run. I usually run at 3200 doing about 21 mph. I am not sure if trim tabs are functioning.I am assuming this could be the issue. Any other suggestions. Thanks in advance.
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    volt meter

    I would like to know what is the correct range my volt meter should read when I turn my key to on position to check gages? I believe something is draining my batteries. I read 11 volts after I disconnect my shore power thus tuning off my battery charger. Charger has been on for several days to...
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    chevy 5.0 ?

    Hi<br />looking at a 93 30' Carver with twin 5.0's Is this a typical strong motor? Any known problems pushing a boat of that size?<br />thanks for your help in advance
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    delay in starting

    I have a 454 merc a/b battery, and this year I am experiencing a delay in starting when I turn key over. Seems like 1-2 seconds before my starter kicks in. Any suggestions? Terminals on both battery's were cleaned.<br />Thanks
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    hard cold start

    i have a 454 merc 27scr maxum. I am experiencing hard "cold"starts. Cranks, but will not turn over until about the 4th attempt. Should I be pumping the throtle 2-3 times prior to start or just opening up throttle/ choke slightly? Am I flooding it? Or lastly not open up throttle at all? Boat runs...
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    hard starting

    I already have one topic out there for an out drive noise. Here is another question. When starting a cold engine,I usually pump throttle 3-4 times then attemp to crank. Engine will not turn over on 1,2,3 time but usually about the fourth. What could be the problem? Choke stuck,elecrical,spark...
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    outdrive noise

    When powering up getting out of the hole,I am hearing a "thud" at the rear of the boat. I can not tell where it is coming from. Everything else is fine. Any suggestions? :confused:
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