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  1. muskyfins

    Troubleshooting Bennett Trim Tabs

    As I mentioned in my post, i hadn't had a chance to do any investigating and my mind was down the wrong rabbit hole. (problem was hydraulic and not electrical but I couldn't hear the pump running) Opened engine hatch and actuated tabs and hydraulic oil spraying from tubing. Small crack right...
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    Early 2000's Rinker

    I will dissent here. There are significant differences between brands even though they can be class grouped together. We haven't mentioned Formula or Cobalt here for example. Anyway just to give some credibility, my brother and I flip approx 15 boats per year. I've seen them all. I kept my...
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    Troubleshooting Bennett Trim Tabs

    These are factory installed. The wire between the breaker and the pump control module are buried in the hull. I can't see why there would be an additional fuse in that line but wasn't sure. Also, these are double acting hydraulic actuators.
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    Troubleshooting Bennett Trim Tabs

    Trim tabs worked fine during my final systems check immediately before launching boat. First time I tried to use them, (which may have been a week or two later) they had no movement and no change on indicators. I don't hear the hydraulic pump running, but I can't confirm that yet. Haven't had...
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    Only 3 Drain Locations?

    Still sorta on topic.
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    Only 3 Drain Locations?

    This is the newest boat I've ever owned and according to the way I'm reading the factory service manual, there are only 3 water drain locations? Is this correct? Scares me to think about not draining the block and manifolds come winter time. 2011 Mercruiser 350 Mag EC Serial 1A619387
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    Water in through throttle body/loss of power

    Wouldn't a hydro-lock stop it dead? I have had this happen in the past. Actually from the afore-mentioned backfire due to bad ignition module. Also have seen this on several other occasions with other boats. Is it a possible "almost" hydro-lock? like a teaspoon more than full compression...
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    Water in through throttle body/loss of power

    I'll have to look more closely at carb. Memory recalls TB unit on engine. Yes. I would call it a back fire, but was very minor vs the backfire when ignition module went bad a few years ago. I don't really think there are levels of back fire? Sure as hell hope it's not a bent valve. I...
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    Water in through throttle body/loss of power

    Of course has to happen on Memorial Day weekend and with brand new non-boaters on board.... 2000 Rinker FV 270 5.7 throttle body 0L636997 Bravo 3 Heater hose punctured spraying water in engine bay. Lucky I caught it within a few minutes, dropped anchor and fixed. Easy. I think some of the...
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    Slow trim down plus sticks at halfway

    I'm thinking motor itself. I am planning a disassembly of the valve body for fun. I suppose it could be a problem in there like a bad check or something. If the pump was worn or even leaking internally/cavitating, the motor should have still had much higher RPM.
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    Slow trim down plus sticks at halfway

    SOLVED! I had to take a guess because boat was in storage. I guessed rams, but I was wrong. So after installing $1200 worth of Mercury trim cylinders, I ordered and installed a new pump assembly. Bingo. Could immediately tell the difference in motor speed just by sound. Trim works smoothly in...
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    WOT RPM too high. Where is the slip?

    UPDATE: Went out Saturday, everything seemed normal. Got out to open water, advanced throttle and everything normal. i even took a photo of my tach and speedo to show the iboats community. 4000 rpm. 30 MPH. Clockwork. About 10 seconds after this photo was taken, my tach jumped to 4600...
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    WOT RPM too high. Where is the slip?

    Engine really sounded like it was revving that high. To the point I didn't want to leave it there long for further evaluation. I'll get a test tach on there soon. Trim sender has been off a bit, but I don't rely on it. And I was trimmed all the way down/in. Never even touched it. Had I...
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    WOT RPM too high. Where is the slip?

    I have been using Lucas 75-90 full synthetic gear oil for many years. Change it every year. Never had a problem in any of my boats. This lower is on it's 3rd year. Was a brand new factory Mercruiser unit.
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    WOT RPM too high. Where is the slip?

    Bravo 3 does not have a replaceable hub prop. The props are directly splined to the shaft.
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    WOT RPM too high. Where is the slip?

    Boat is kept in a wet slip. This change occurred while we were at anchor for the day. Bottom is clean and has ablative anti-fouling paint. I don't recall hitting anything on our way out. No vibration, but I did not trim drive all the way up and inspect props.
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    WOT RPM too high. Where is the slip?

    Bravo 3 is direct to shaft. No hub.
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    WOT RPM too high. Where is the slip?

    2000 Rinker FV270 5.7 Mercruiser TBI Bravo 3 Background: for years she always runs exactly 30 mph (SOG GPS speed) at 4000 rpm trimmed full in/down with no tabs, half tank of gas and 2 people. (obviously slight difference with current +/-1 mph) First shakedown run each year with only myself in...
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    Winterize

    Could be as simple as a loose hose. Did you check in the engine compartment while it was running? Can you see what area water is leaking? Year? Engine?
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    Slow trim down plus sticks at halfway

    Battery full. Excellent condition. (happens even when on shore power) All electrical connections clean and tight. I have always heard these pumps very rarely go bad, but then again, I have bad luck 🤦‍♂️
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