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    Max RPM issue and RPM oscillating.

    Ok I've read as much as I can find all over the web and I'm looking for someone who as actually solved this issue successfully. Port motor will not get over 3600 rpm under load and oscillates up and down +/- 200 rpm. Every time i check the plugs they show that I'm running really rich, I'll...
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    Fuel Sender Float...doesn't float...

    Starboard fuel gauge stopped working, went through the troubleshooting starting at the gauge and worked my way back. Gauge is good, wiring good. Pulled the fuel sender, when I move the arm the ohmic value changes like its supposed to 30 - 280 ohms. Putting the sender back in...noticed that the...
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    Stupid thermostat question...

    This might sound dumb, haven't done a thermostat yet though, with this closed cooling system do I have to drain the heat exchanger and block of all coolant to change it? It's 350 MPI 98'. Slowly pulled a hose and it seems like there's a whole lot of coolant to flow out...if so, I'm having a hard...
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    Is my heat exchanger junk?

    Just finished pulling off my manifolds, riser and elbows on my port motor. When I was pulling the hose off the bottom of the manifold, it felt crunchy and when I pulled it off it looks like flakes of copper coming out. What does this mean? 1998 350 MPI closed cooling / vdrives
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    First time Winterizing Tonight ( Late I know ) - HELP

    Ok, so unfortunately my boat just came out of the water yesterday, pretty sad I got a Christmas tree before the boat came out. I lost a V-Drive and the Marina had it for a LONGGG time. But, I'm hoping all you seasoned pro's out there can help me out and tell me if I did it right. So here goes...
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    Another uneven throttle and port power loss issue...

    Been a tough year, long story short...did the starboard heads because of the old log style mufflers were letting water in, then retrofitted a new water lift muffler system in both motors, not sure why this wasn't done by the last owner (story for another day) I'm thousands into this boat this...
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    1998 310 DA Engine Clunk HELP!

    Boat has twin 350 Mag MPI's w/ V-Drives and somethings up. Went to power up the other day and couldn't get her up on plane again. Stbd motor with under 20 hours on it is make a strange random knock when its struggling under load. Its not even a consistent knock its happens and then doesn't. The...
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    Why am I running rich?

    I have a 1998 310 Sundancer w/ twin 350 Mag MPI and v-drives. I'm getting a fuel sheen in the water on the port side and after removing all the plugs...they are all dark black. From what I'm reading that means i'm running too rich on that motor. Is it timing? What else should I check?
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    Shows Curtain track inserts.

    Anyone know where I can buy those crazy little shower curtain track inserts for my 98 sundancer? They went MIA from the last owner.
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    Port engine power losses.

    Ok all, looking for a little help (and I'm no doubt a newbie so bare with me) Ive got twin 350 magnums fresh water cooled with v-drives. Brand new starboard engine that goes like hell and a port engine that's got about 600 hours on it. Boat is a repo boat that sat for 2 years with two half...
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    HELP GPS & Transducer Question

    I'm buying a Garmin GPS 740S and a transducer. My question is which transducer is right for my boat. I'll be pulling the old Raymarine ST60 Speed transducer out of the bottom of my boat (through hull) and using that spot for the new transducer. The guy that quoted me the GPS and transducer says...
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    Electronics Upgraded Advice

    So I just bought a 1998 310DA and can't wait to get it in the water. However the electronics package is way out of date and needs to be upgraded. The boat right now is equipped with the following: Raychart 601xx Raymarine NAV398/LORAN Older Raydata Depthfinder It looks like I'm missing a big...
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    Cape Cod (Falmouth Preferred) Slip or Mooring Rental Help

    I've been on the wait list for 5 or 6 years in Falmouth now for a mooring. My whole family has moorings on Childs River. I've finally moved up in the the top 10. I still don't think that this year is going to be the year...but I'm buying a boat anyways! Does anyone know if there is a spot to...
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