Last trip out my trim suddenly stopped working. No clicks in either direction. I did hit the down button while reversing fairly hard so I am thinking I just opened the 110A fuse but I also wanted to take a "spare" for the 20A inline control fuse. I have Google hunted and searched the archives...
I have a Merc 5.0mpi with the Captains call option. I have noticed that the flows out the thru hull ports with the ACC switch off (the thru prop position for the actuators) and with the ACC on (the thru hull actuator position. How does the actuator control the ehaust and water?? I can...
I have a 2003 Caravelle Intercepter 212SS with a MercCruiser 5.0MPI alpha 1 Gen 2 - 260HP. the dry weight is around 2900lbs. The Interceptor is more of a Sportboat hull than a typical bowrider. I typically turn 5200 RPM and even occasionally hit the rev limiter at (audible alert) around 5300 to...
I have a 2003 Caravelle Intercepter 212SS with a MercCruiser 5.0MPI 260HP. I think the dry weight is around 3200lbs. I have been hitting the rev limiter at around 5300 to 5400 RPM. I an running the original MercCruiser 14 1/4x 21P aluminum prop and running with 4 adult men, moderate gear and...
I am having an issue with blowing the "ignition" fuse in a 2003 Caravelle with the Mercruiser5.0MPI. I replace the fuse and the boat runs fine for an hour or two and the fuse blows again. Checked the obvious (loose or pinched connections under dash, engine comaprtment etc). The fuse blows...
I am having an issue with blowing the "ignition" fuse in a 2003 Caravelle with the Mercruiser5.0MPI. I have the Merc Service manuals which show the enginer and trim wiring harnesses but I am looking to find the wiring diagrams for the rest of the boat. It seems Caravelle went out of business...
Can anyone tell me if there is a true performance improvement when running in Thru-Hull or is this feature just for "show" or I guess for "hear" in this case.
I have spent some time searching EBay etc for a real Merc Service manual for the drive in my New boat to no avail. Anyone know where to get one?? The Merc owners manual that came with the boat (the original owner had all of the manuals that came when he purchased the boat new) is useless...
Well, as some of you know I had a 88 Bayliner with a 5.0 OMC for 23 years which I swapped engines in and knew very well inside and out. This month I ran across a newer boat and decided to upgrade. It is a 2003 Caravelle Interceptor with the Merc 5.0 MPI Alpha One. It has the Merc single point...
Does anyone know what primary jets, primary rods, secondary rods and secondary hanger were standard for a 1988 OMC 5.7L 260HP with the 4MV Quadrajet?? I have a OMC Cobro 5.0L which I converted to a 5.7L (350 4 bolt mains truckblock) a few years ago with a slightly increased lift cam and an...
Can some one please tell me the correct trim/tilt motor to replace the original for a 1988 OMC CObra 5.0?? I have searched several of the online part stores including iBoats and can find one for most every year but 88. The current motor works intermittently and tapping the case tends to get it...
Where can I get the vynl on the seats. I have no idea where to get the same color pattern as the OEM stuff in there now. Most of mine is not in bad condition except the two seats next to the engine cover in the rear and the rear deck cover. These are fairly cracked. I hate to put in a couple...
I have read many postings regarding foam and replacement, flooring etc but my question is more in a troubleshooting line. I have an 88 boat which has spent most of its life stored outdoors. Winterizing includes covering etc but none the less over the years water has on accasoin gotten inside...
Well guys, gas topped $4 a gallon here in Chicago today on the water. I got the boat running two weeks ago and I think they planned it just for this week end, to catch all us 4BBL V8 guys going out for what could be one of the last week ends of the boating season here. Last two week ends I...
I just thought I would post a positive post for a change. I spent a good chunk of this week end and last actually boating!! For those of you that have followed my posts through the new engine, bogging, cam project, conversion to electronic ignition, ESA/shift issues and finally the big...
