Recent content by wickeral

Here is where I'm at with this problem. I changed out the Pick Up Coil, Ignition Module, Dist. Cap, Rotor and the Ignition Coil. Added Startron, Marvel Mystery Oil @ 1/2 Oz. per Gal. and just for the sake of it one bottle of Boost 103. Boat starts great and restarts and restarts and restarts...

We're in Riverhead in the Hamlet of Northville. Our boat resides on a trailer which can be launched in L.I. Sound or the Great Peconic. I'm a retired NCPD Marine Bureau Officer and just had to have a Sea Ray after looking at them for 26 years! Al W.

Thanks Mike but I'm using 87 Octane. I'll be keeping everyone who follows this post, informed. Al W.

Great ressponse and Thanks! I've owned this boat for five years and never experienced this problem before. Fuel is last years and I store in an Aluminum Tank full over the winter. I'm starting to wonder if the "Ethanol" Demon is biting me? Ethanol is such a Scam! I'll be sticking to finding a...

Yes! These Digital/Electronic engines do require the use of sophisticated test equipment. For an old Sea Dog like me this is a problem both Financially and Logisticaly. I did service the Fuel system with a new Fuel Filter prior to this season so I'm ruling the Filter out. If I could find a...

She's not Happy! We went out for a ride two weeks ago and got Sea Towed! Engine would start and die. My friends here on the Forum suggested an Idle Air Solonoid for my 97, 7.4 Mercruiser. Sounded logical seeing as the throttle body injection often has this part go bad. I installed the new one...

Try Bleach White whitewall tire cleaner. Also, Bar Keepers Friend. Al W.

Having been a Marine Police Officer for 26 years I'm compelled to offer this. Were I to witness a reckless act anywhere such as a large avoidable Wake/Wash which caused significant damage I'd certainly entertain a charge of Reckless Endangerment based on the fact that people were on board. In...

Yeh, I'm saving lots of Gas. The Admiral says the boat is unreliable and hestitates to go out on it. Just a little bit of coaxing and things will return to normal. Al W.

Yep! Sea Tow is a very good service for an affordable price. Al W.

My Friend you were right on the money. Installed the new OEM Idle Control Valve in about Ten minutes and she started right up. As for the "Tow of Shame". I stent 26 years of a 30 year career with the Nassau County Police Dept. Marine Bureau as an Officer. Towed home lots and lots of folks during...

Oooops! Sorry about that. I tend to answer more than ask but being an older guy these EFI, TPI, etc. make me scratch my head! Got the Manuals out and am going to change out the Idle Control Valve for a start. Apparently they are often the culprite so if it proves not to solve the problem I'll...

Finally get a chance to take an evening cruise with the MRS. and we had to be towed home. Boat ran fine, (First time out this season), for 45 Min. We stopped to drift and watch a beautiful sunset. Time to go home and she wouldn't keep running. Starts fine and runs clean for 3 or 4 seconds after...

I would get an Infra Red Temp. Gun and shoot the Thermostat Housing. This will be close to the true Temp.. I suspect your Temp. Senders may be the problem. Change them out. Al W.

Carl, your wife belongs on the Bow, ready to throw the Dock Boy the Bow line. Too many boaters never learn that the Bow is the first line secured and the last line released! The operator can swivel/pivot the rear of the boat with the Bow tied securely. You cannot swivel/pivot the Bow with the...