Recent content by Dick270da

Great idea, looks like it increased your headroom considerably!

A tree limb fell on my 270 and took out the port windshield ($2000 from MarineMax) and tore up the bimini. I was considering a hardtop to replace it, in the Texas sun you want the shade. Anyone do anything like this? Any disadvantages to a hardtop? In the two years I've had the boat I've never...

The incorrect weight oil can cause the same problems. Have you changed it? Do you know what kind of oil is in it? You can also "fix" some of these problems by going to a different weight oil, for example if a 25w50 weight oil exhibits these problems, a straight 30w may buy you some time.

Sorry, but I'm not familiar with your engines.

They use them on cars and they are referred to as MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensors. It's just a matter of removing and replacing it but check the electrical connections before you spend the money.

Several things to keep in mind about ratings on bilge pumps. The flex hose (as opposed to smooth hose) plus the height the pump has to lift the water severely limits the amount of water they pump. The ratings probably aren't what you'll achieve in actual performance.

Great write up and pictures, I'm considering doing mine. At no wake speeds I constantly have to rock the wheel back and forth. I'm thinking of changing out my tabs to the bat-wing style, I've heard they help reduce the wandering of a single engine setup. Also the ATC is a no-brainer to me, I...

Volts x Amps = Watts

Not having v-drives I do have a question about lubricating the shaft seals on the engine not running. From what I've read on posts here unless you have a system that crosses over to both shafts you can ruin your seals running on one engine. Is this a concern on your boat?

Check the screens at the faucets and the one on the pump. The faucet screens are just like at home, unscrew them and check for debris.

EDIT: Wow - it took me an extra 9 minutes to type that, compared to Dick! I took typing in high school (class of 72) because I was the only guy in class plus the teacher was a knockout! Never dreamed I would actually use the skill. Started using a computer at work in 1973 (the only one with...

Do you have any way to check the accuracy of your tach?

We watch out for the large shipping containers from ships in the Gulf of Mexico. Depending on the contents they may float above or below the water.

I purchased a router base for my dremel tool along with roto-zip bits and it works great, fits in places a full size roto-zip won't.

I usually set my shop vac below a job like that, keeps the bits and dust down.