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    More fuel gage questions

    I have a 1997 Maxum Cuddy with a 5.7l Replacement engine. I have had the boat about 7 yrs and have more question on the fuel gauge. The gauge reads about 1/4 past full when Full, and is empty when at 1/4. Don't ask how I know this. :eek: Best as I can tell the gauge and sender are original...
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    Shift interrupt question

    I think the shift interrupt switch (SIS) on my 97 Maxum has bone bad. When in the water, every time I shift from FWD to N, I blow a 15A fuse and the engine shuts off. When I re-powered this boat, the GRN/WT from the shift interrupt switch and PUR (12V, which can be traced to the 15A fuse)...
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    Blowing ignition fuse upon returning shifter to neutral

    I have a 1997 Maxum 20' Cuddy, I finished the re-powering this month. I replaced 5.7 260HP 2BL with a 5.7 4BBL from Barr engines. When we had the boat out for the maiden voyage, the 15A ignition fuse would pop when the shifter was returned to the neutral position. The fuse is attached to the...
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    Maiden voyage after repower

    WooHoo! Maiden voyage following replacement engine. Boat ran well. What a relief. Now just a few items to deal with. Thanks for the advice. Steve
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    new engine break in question

    I replaced the dead Mercruiser 5.7l with an aftermarket long block. The engine is running and I have set the timing . All of this was accomplished on the trailer with the muffs. The engine has about 1/2 hour total run time all at varying RMP all less than 1500RPM. The next step is to float...
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    Shift cable leaking water onto valve cover

    Finally got the boat running. I have had it running for less that 1/2 hr on the muffs with no prop AND stern drive not engaged. But, water is leaking from the shift cable onto the STBD valve cover. The leak appears to be coming from cable where it attaches to the shift linkage assy. Any...
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    Replacement engine not starting

    Hi all! I am new to the forum. I replaced my Mercruiser 5.7l in my '97 Maxum 20ft Cuddy with a Barr engine from a dealer in the outer banks of NC. I did not want to drop a plug in for the supplier. The install went fine, but... I can get the engine to crank, but she wont fire. She tries but...
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