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Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-11-2012, 01:06 PM

Replies: 9 Fuel keeps flowing into carb? Views: 522 Posted By rockcrwlr72 I am with them, take it out take the fuel bowls... I am with them, take it out take the fuel bowls off and see what's going on inside. Rebuilding a Holley carb is really easy too. You rebuilt it 10 years ago, it might be time for a rebuild anyways....

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-07-2012, 05:03 AM

Replies: 26 engine roughness Views: 1,303 Posted By rockcrwlr72 I know it's a pain but pull your distributor and... I know it's a pain but pull your distributor and check the internals. It may simply need a rebuild, new bushing, springs, etc. A bad distributor pulling too much timing can easily make the healthiest...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-07-2012, 04:48 AM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 I couldn't agree more, the PO. Just used and it.... I couldn't agree more, the PO. Just used and it. I will have some pictures to upload in a few days of the tranny rebuild.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-21-2012, 01:13 AM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 some more some more

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-21-2012, 01:11 AM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 rebuild starts Well guys I told you I would keep you guys informed of work and progress, so here are some tranny tear down pictures. The outside is just plain ugly, rust, rust and more rust. Some of the bolt heads...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-09-2012, 06:40 PM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 There is a long very thick stainless steel bar... There is a long very thick stainless steel bar that attaches to that bracket on the inside of the boat and then attaches to the rear lifting ring.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-09-2012, 06:38 PM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Yeah, I just bought a new prop, strut bearings,... Yeah, I just bought a new prop, strut bearings, rudder box seals, Tranny rebuild kit and Tranny couplers. I am going to keep this thread updated with all the work.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-08-2012, 06:35 PM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Interesting, I have not heard about the hull... Interesting, I have not heard about the hull imperfections causing low pressure areas. As for propeller the only thing wrong with mine is the bend in one of the fins, no pitting.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-08-2012, 01:56 PM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Well guys I got all my parts ordered. The only... Well guys I got all my parts ordered. The only thing I did not order new is the rudder, I am going to have it repaired. I will keep this thread updated on the repairs, tranny rebuild, strut bearing...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-31-2012, 01:45 PM

Replies: 1 Maristar 240 Prop Views: 270 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Maristar 240 Prop Hey all, can anyone tell me what the stock prop was on a 1990 maristar 240 - 454?

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-31-2012, 01:33 PM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 rudder pics before damage Pics before damage. My plans as far as fixes are: -Replace strut bearings -either replace or have rudder repaired, comes down to money -Replace the prop -Rebuild trans and replace trans mounts

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-31-2012, 01:30 PM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 That is my suspicion that it is more from the... That is my suspicion that it is more from the bearings than the prop. The prop does have one small bend in a bade, it is in one of the pictures. As far as the rudder being replaced, I don't think it...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-31-2012, 02:15 AM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Tell me what you guys think, could the extremely... Tell me what you guys think, could the extremely worn or non-existant strut bearings allow the driveshaft to vibrate badly enough to cause excess cavitation. For those readers who had not followed...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-31-2012, 02:12 AM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 more pics Here are some more

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-31-2012, 02:02 AM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Here are more pics Yup, getting new strut bearings, the discoloration on the strut is not pitting. Not sure how to explain it, its not pitted, the surface is actually raised.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-29-2012, 01:13 AM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 The strut seems to be fine, just has general... The strut seems to be fine, just has general surface corrosion. Do you know if the brass rudder can be repaired by oxy / acetele torch and brass rod?

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-28-2012, 10:33 PM

Replies: 57 Rudder Cavitation Burn Views: 4,554 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Rudder Cavitation Burn Anyone ever scene anything like this? This is from one weekend! The rudder even bent under the heat. Anyone know what causes it, or how to fix it? I think it might be the strut bearings are so worn...

Forum: General / Other 07-18-2012, 03:09 PM

Replies: 30 Maristar 240 Owner's Views: 1,669 Posted By rockcrwlr72 I found out the 454 casting numbers the previous... I found out the 454 casting numbers the previous owner had put in, corresponds with a 1996 and newer Gen VI big block. Fuel economy was pretty dang good and I can only expect the economy to go up...

Forum: General / Other 07-18-2012, 03:04 PM

Replies: 30 Maristar 240 Owner's Views: 1,669 Posted By rockcrwlr72 And some more pics And some more pics

Forum: General / Other 07-17-2012, 04:34 PM

Replies: 30 Maristar 240 Owner's Views: 1,669 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Here are some pictures from this weekend. Here are some pictures from Big Bear, Ca. Took the boat this weekend and discovered that the tranny has seen its last days, the strut bearings are definitely done and I had horrible cavitation burn....

Forum: General / Other 07-11-2012, 12:47 AM

Replies: 30 Maristar 240 Owner's Views: 1,669 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Here are some more pics Here are some pics of the dash work and the new switches and breakers.

Forum: General / Other 07-10-2012, 02:07 PM

Replies: 30 Maristar 240 Owner's Views: 1,669 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Yeah I am pretty sure the engine is a reman or a... Yeah I am pretty sure the engine is a reman or a truck engine. The previous owner put a "mild" cam in it. The engine does not lope at all and has a good idle, so I am thinking the cam is in the low...

Forum: General / Other 06-27-2012, 12:41 PM

Replies: 30 Maristar 240 Owner's Views: 1,669 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Also Dave or Psychobilly, do you guys have a GEN... Also Dave or Psychobilly, do you guys have a GEN V or GEN IV. I looking for some block casting numbers. My boat originally had a GEN IV but the previous owner put a GEN V in it. I am just looking to...

Forum: General / Other 06-27-2012, 12:37 PM

Replies: 30 Maristar 240 Owner's Views: 1,669 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Yup that is it, I have no idea what it is and... Yup that is it, I have no idea what it is and where it is supposed to hook up to. The sensor on mine is just the sensor no wires coming from it and there are no wires in the engine compartment that...

Forum: General / Other 06-27-2012, 01:57 AM

Replies: 30 Maristar 240 Owner's Views: 1,669 Posted By rockcrwlr72 Your 240 is very nice, I wish one day to have... Your 240 is very nice, I wish one day to have mine as clean as yours. By any chance do you know what the sensor is that is on the rear of the engine block that is about 4 inches long and has two...

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