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  1. tpenfield

    New Boat blues

    MPI engines, typically don't give you much, if any HP over a carbureted engine. I've seen some people rationalize a smaller engine because of the MPI. . . doesn't really work out. Sea Rays are under powered, unless you get the highest power option. I would try a lower pitch prop to see if it...
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    My eyes glossed over just looking at the computer screens - more data than I can digest. I did not notice the voltage discrepancy- so thanks @alldodge for pointing that out.
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    Starboard engine running . . . . . voltage difference is 1.1
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    I may have some more screen shots that are apples-to-apples.
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    I've come across a few forum posts on various site, both marine and automotive regarding the voltage discrepancy, but no absolute solution. Clearly nothing can be higher than the battery voltage with the ignition on and the engine not running. And nothing can be higher than the alternator...
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    Post #81. :D
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    The port engine does not seem to mind the voltage difference . . . so maybe 1.0 volts is OK and 1.3 is not.
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    This might be what is confusing the VesselView . . . Starboard engine 'sees' the battery voltage as 1.3 volts lower than the system voltage. On the port engine it is 1.0 volts. Maybe 1.3 volts difference crosses a threshold.
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    Here are the screen shots of the port engine. . . . . . Same thing, slightly different. You would think it would show the battery voltage the same or higher than the 12 volt 'system' voltage.
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    I see that now . . . I'll check the Port engine . . .
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    Here is the Screen shot of the engine data, connecting directly to the engine . . . . . Here are the fault codes that showed up. . . Using the helm connector and the 94029 + 94032 I got more data and no fault codes. . . The fault history showed some issues from the past, but no current...
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    Update: Diacom Data . . . I brought my computer out to the boat this AM. there seems to be 2 places to connect the cable: 1) at the engine . . . using adapter 94029 (OBD-M) . and 2) at the Helm Station using 94029 + 94032 adapters. . . Naturally, I tried both. Connecting to the engine...
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    1994 MerCruiser 7.4L / Bravo 3 26' Envision

    Yes, my recollection is that the Gen 6 were preferred over the Gen 5, the roller cam being one of the reasons.
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    I got the new trim sender and will connect it today. Before I do that I wanted to see if I could figure out the electronics within by probing the 3 wired with my ohm meter. . The results were not conclusive, and it appears as though there may be some diodes in the circuitry as opposed to a...
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    How do these manifolds, risers, elbows look? 1998 5.0Gi's

    Not So Good . . .
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    1994 MerCruiser 7.4L / Bravo 3 26' Envision

    Envision boats are a performance boat, but fairly spartan as compared to a Fountain or a Formula. Probably most similar to a Baja, which are pretty basic. I'm not sure on the construction, but check the structure for signs of rot or other issues. The engines are the GM 454 Gen 5. As noted...
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    New to me Colbalt, Overheating only while pulling tube or ski

    You will probably spend at least $600 in irrelevant parts or mechanic's timeinstead of buying the code scanner. The new CAT engines have lots of sensors and they all seem to play games. I'm currently going through that with my Mercruiser. Just spent $450 upgrading my computer diagnostic...
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    Poor man’s boat - 1988 sea Ray weekender 230

    1) If you can't find anything online, they may not exist. Boat manuals to the extent that they exist are somewhat brief and don't often cover the details of the boat, just some general stuff. like don't bump into other boats :ROFLMAO: There is a SeaRay owners group somewhere online that may...
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    Ideal tongue weight?

    We have been through this before in a thread from a few years ago. Just ask @harringtondav :LOL: The center of gravity is probably not 6' from the rear (axle location), else you would have zero tongue weight. Based on the figures you posted, the CG is 8.77" forward of the axle. In order to...
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