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Forum: Engine / Drive Train 01-18-2013, 01:55 PM

Replies: 35 starter only clicks Views: 1,430 Posted By Hunterb Hi again, If you look at the picture that is a... Hi again, If you look at the picture that is a couple of posts up you will see what I'm talking about. The two big red wires are on either side of the solenoid. One comes from the battery, one goes...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 01-18-2013, 01:43 PM

Replies: 35 starter only clicks Views: 1,430 Posted By Hunterb I think your problem is in the starter solenoid.... I think your problem is in the starter solenoid. I've encountered this many times. If the starter clicks but does not engage, but will if you try enough times, it is not the battery or the...

Forum: General / Other 07-06-2009, 01:04 PM

Replies: 4 Water in ski locker Views: 545 Posted By Hunterb Two drains? Hmmm. I only seem to be able to find... Two drains? Hmmm. I only seem to be able to find one, between the bilge and the locker. Is there any way for water to enter the locker at the front somehow? It doesn't seem likely but it seems that...

Forum: General / Other 07-06-2009, 01:12 AM

Replies: 4 Water in ski locker Views: 545 Posted By Hunterb Water in ski locker Hi all, I have been breaking in a new to me 1993 Prostar 205. I really like the boat but have been experiencing a strange problem with it. The ski locker seems to stay quite dry while the boat is in...

Forum: Electrical 06-25-2009, 01:14 PM

Replies: 3 starter/starter relay problem ??? Views: 505 Posted By Hunterb So, are you saying that the starter engages but... So, are you saying that the starter engages but the motor won't spin, or does the starter not even try to spin? If the motor is hydrolocked I have seen the starter get stuck but it would be a strange...

Forum: General / Other 05-29-2009, 02:59 PM

Replies: 8 Window latch Views: 696 Posted By Hunterb Thanks Bigmac, I ordered them from West... Thanks Bigmac, I ordered them from West Marine. Bruce

Forum: General / Other 05-29-2009, 02:02 PM

Replies: 8 Window latch Views: 696 Posted By Hunterb Window latch Hi all, I have a 1993 Prostar 205. The two latches that hold the walk through window closed are broken. I thought it would be relatively simple to find a replacement but it is proving to be...

Forum: General / Other 02-27-2009, 10:44 PM

Replies: 120 Total refurbish, am i stupid? Views: 13,451 Posted By Hunterb I found the link but cannot see the pictures for... I found the link but cannot see the pictures for some reason. Here's the link. Hopefully the pictures turn up on your...

Forum: General / Other 02-27-2009, 10:27 PM

Replies: 120 Total refurbish, am i stupid? Views: 13,451 Posted By Hunterb I did exactly what you are doing with a PS 190 a... I did exactly what you are doing with a PS 190 a few years ago. I had to build the complete interior (seats, side panels etc.). It cost me about $1,500 for a shop to so all the upholstery, including...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 02-12-2009, 02:12 PM

Replies: 7 Engine Removal Views: 917 Posted By Hunterb Jim, I was thinking of doing the valves while... Jim, I was thinking of doing the valves while it was apart and had thought that it was probably wise to do the rings and bearings at the same time. I did just the top end on my TR6 motor once and...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 02-11-2009, 04:07 PM

Replies: 7 Engine Removal Views: 917 Posted By Hunterb Thanks guys, I like the idea of removing the... Thanks guys, I like the idea of removing the bolts from the engine, thanks Jim. I was thinking about freshening it up a bit while it's out. It's had one weak cylinder (#7), indicated by having less...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 02-11-2009, 01:33 PM

Replies: 7 Engine Removal Views: 917 Posted By Hunterb Engine Removal Hi all, I need to replace the rear main seal on my motor (351 SO in a 1990 PS190). I am trying to decide if I should pull the transmission, damper plate, flywheel and keep the motor in place or if...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 02-11-2009, 01:25 PM

Replies: 19 Which Edelbrock Intake Views: 1,427 Posted By Hunterb To remove those allen bolts all you have to do is... To remove those allen bolts all you have to do is cut down a regular allen wrench. You cut the short end so it is only about 1/2 an inch long and it is easy to get the bolts out then. The design of...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-18-2008, 02:08 PM

Replies: 5 Rear main seal Views: 1,149 Posted By Hunterb Thanks guys, That's good news for me. Before I... Thanks guys, That's good news for me. Before I get too excited I need to make absolutely certain it's not the pan gasket but I'm pretty sure it's not. Pulling the transmission is not too bad of a...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-17-2008, 06:43 PM

Replies: 5 Rear main seal Views: 1,149 Posted By Hunterb Amber 6, Thanks for the reply. I gather yours was... Amber 6, Thanks for the reply. I gather yours was leaking transmission oil into the bell housing? I'm really wondering about the rear main seal on the engine. I believe sometime in the late 80's...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-17-2008, 04:39 PM

Replies: 5 Rear main seal Views: 1,149 Posted By Hunterb Rear main seal Hi all, My engine was leaking a fair amount of oil into the bilge this summer. It's not coming from any of the easy to fix places (valve covers, timing cover etc.). It appears to be coming out at...

Forum: Electrical 11-02-2008, 01:16 PM

Replies: 12 will points help? Views: 1,069 Posted By Hunterb That looks like it should work. Nice diagram. I... That looks like it should work. Nice diagram. I think the ballast resistor just becomes a junction box once you put the jumper wire in place. Hopefully that will fix the hot no/start issue. Bruce

Forum: Electrical 10-31-2008, 07:34 PM

Replies: 12 will points help? Views: 1,069 Posted By Hunterb I don't know why there would still be a ballast... I don't know why there would still be a ballast resistor in there if it's converted to EI. I think the only purpose of a resistor is to knock the voltage down to prolong the life of the points. No...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-05-2008, 12:34 AM

Replies: 10 Dipstick reading Views: 931 Posted By Hunterb Jim, Litres/quarts - close enough :) Do you... Jim, Litres/quarts - close enough :) Do you know how to tell if I have the correct dip-stick? Can I measure it somehow? I know if I drain the oil out when it is at the 'full' mark I will get less...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-04-2008, 03:27 PM

Replies: 10 Dipstick reading Views: 931 Posted By Hunterb Mine is the same. If I drain all the oil and then... Mine is the same. If I drain all the oil and then fill with 4 1/2 litres it will be way over the full mark on the stick. I have been too lazy to scribe a new mark, I just know where it should...

Forum: General / Other 08-24-2008, 09:47 PM

Replies: 27 1989 Prostar 190 Restoration since 6-2007 Views: 4,807 Posted By Hunterb Hi there, Having gone through a similar rebuild... Hi there, Having gone through a similar rebuild a few years ago on a PS 190 I would recommend you go straight to wet sanding. It's time consuming but is likely the only thing that will bring the...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-19-2008, 07:22 PM

Replies: 37 Hiccups - Game for Engine Experts Views: 8,243 Posted By Hunterb I still think you might want to check the damper... I still think you might want to check the damper plate. I suspect the sound you are hearing when you engage the transmission and the backfiring are separate issues. Hopefully it's not too expensive...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-12-2008, 01:55 PM

Replies: 4 Holley 4160 choke fast idle. Views: 5,782 Posted By Hunterb If you have a Holley Marine 4160 carb on there... If you have a Holley Marine 4160 carb on there then there is no fast idle screw or adjustment possible. The 4160 has an electrically operated choke plate that closes when the key is turned on and the...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-31-2008, 07:26 PM

Replies: 37 Hiccups - Game for Engine Experts Views: 8,243 Posted By Hunterb Is there any possibility that this is a damper... Is there any possibility that this is a damper plate issue? Bruce

Forum: Electrical 07-07-2008, 07:36 PM

Replies: 5 Electronic Ignition & Ballast Resistor??? Views: 1,021 Posted By Hunterb Kingu, If it helps, you should be able to do... Kingu, If it helps, you should be able to do away with that orange wire that comes from the solenoid. It's purpose was to provide 12 volts to the distributor when you were cranking, and only when...

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