Recent content by FLWestCoast

I have had some luck working on the outdrive while in the lift using a small floating platform I built - about 4' x 6'. I lash it snuggly so that it can't move much side to side and sit on a bucket, running the lift up/down to first provide access and then to get it "just right" for working on...

Hi! 2005 Sea Ray 240 SD, 350 Mag MPI Bravo III. I bought my boat planning to rediscover an old hobby. I forgot that a second hobby came with it - Boat Mechanic. o_O We have a love/hate relationship with the boat. I hear this is pretty typical for an older boat. She is a joy to operate...

Great idea! I'll send my wife over to have a chat when she starts asking about why it's still here o_O

Lol - I’m not going to argue with that! I was on my way to the trash when I thought I should offer it up in case anyone is looking for a cheaper solution.

I replaced the Cool Fuel module with a new one this year and have the old module sitting here collecting dust. Body, old style raw water cooling bracket, painted cap, filter cup and cap. I believe it does not have any leaks, although there are signs of pitting/corrosion in the cooling passages...

My suggestions for you or anyone else considering the older 240 Sundeck (~2001-2010): - Get the 350 MAG MPI or 383 Stroker. I love the power of our 350 and I think I'd be dissapointed with water sports with anything less - Watch out for the earlier ones and make sure that you are new enough...

I recently replaced the trim sending unit and am having the same experience. Sometimes it happens so frequently that the SC gauge is practically unusable. I suspect that it shouldn't be doing this and that I have an electrical connection problem somewhere. I did find a workaround, which is to...

I do and currently use it on my iPhone, although am experiementing with running on a dedicated iPad. I like the Android setup that JDinTN shared in a subsequent post. I had to install a hub and then get an additional cable to go from the hub to the SC gauge. Hub: 878492K14 Cable: Mercury...

Nice organization and the "To-do" list made me laugh because there is always something "to do" when you own a boat!

Hi Michael, I may have had and fixed the same problem... similar symptoms: My 2005 SD240 w/350 MAG MPI was stalling at idle. Was a real PITA when docking. I think that when the engine died the SC gauge would show a disconnected message, but I'm not 100%. I tried swapping the IAC (Idle Air...

I have a Bravo outdrive and had a thru-hull flush installed last year. I'm posting to share my experience. In my opinion, simply - OMG so much easier than the muffs. They required a level of acrobatics and flexibility that my 53 yo body hard a very hard time accomplishing. I added a hose...

glad I could help, good luck with installation! Hope yours is easier :)

My CF3 replacement notes: On my 2005 SD240 with the 350 MAG MPI I have a rather small space to work, in particular on the starboard side where the CF3 module is located. I found that some additional disassembly made it much easier: (of course, take necessary precautions such as disconnecting...

Hi Chris, I can relate! My 2005 350 Mag MPI had a fuel issue. High pressure pump failed. When I got into the CF3 modules I found that had significant corrosion in multiple locations, as well as breaking off two bolts while trying to remove the pressure regulator and top cap. I was looking...

I have a 2005 SD240 with 350 Mag. It runs just under 160. I had all sorts of trouble with overheating last year and eventually had a through hull intake installed.