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Forum: Engine / Drive Train 05-21-2011, 09:36 PM

Replies: 19 How To: Check and Adjust Timing Views: 2,455 Posted By Chicago190 I don't have them on my current computer, but I... I don't have them on my current computer, but I will be at the lake next weekend and I can take new pictures and add them. If you have any questions in the interim I (or someone else here) can...

Forum: General / Other 05-21-2011, 08:56 PM

Replies: 3,238 What Work did you do on your Mastercraft Today? Views: 232,444 Posted By Chicago190 Put in the dock and de-winterized yesterday;... Put in the dock and de-winterized yesterday; polished/waxed hull this morning; and, finally, put the boat in the for the summer. Of course, it was raining all day, the water is frigid, and there is...

Forum: General Discussion 01-08-2011, 10:55 AM

Replies: 32 Teak refinishing Views: 2,403 Posted By Chicago190 I highly recommend this product. My platform was... I highly recommend this product. My platform was very mildewed, and I don't have an electric sander or the patience to hand sand it properly. Teak-nu completely cleaned the teak in one application...

Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2011, 11:02 AM

Replies: 10 Prostar 197 tracking to right Views: 876 Posted By Chicago190 Easy enough to fix. Take a file to the right... Easy enough to fix. Take a file to the right trailing edge and you're golden.

Forum: General Discussion 12-08-2010, 08:22 PM

Replies: 1,081 MasterCraft By Design Products Views: 117,315 Posted By Chicago190 Thanks for getting croakies. I'll definitely... Thanks for getting croakies. I'll definitely place an order at some point.

Forum: General Discussion 12-04-2010, 10:27 AM

Replies: 89 Good read on ILMOR Views: 8,273 Posted By Chicago190 It's particularly impressive because only 1... It's particularly impressive because only 1 person by my count (TT197) has even driven a boat with an Ilmor engine.

Forum: General Discussion 12-02-2010, 11:52 PM

Replies: 10 CSX 220 SS 5.7 or 6.0? Views: 1,111 Posted By Chicago190 I assume because it is a direct drive there are 2... I assume because it is a direct drive there are 2 different transmission options. There is the standard transmission, which has a 1:1 ratio, and an optional transmission with a 1.26:1 (1.5:1 in the...

Forum: General Discussion 12-01-2010, 12:32 AM

Replies: 89 Good read on ILMOR Views: 8,273 Posted By Chicago190 Does anyone know what the difference is between... Does anyone know what the difference is between an Ilmor 5.7 and the MCX, other than some of the features on the engine and accessory placement? I'm not sure if it's fair to comapre a new car or...

Forum: Storage / Winterization 11-14-2010, 05:58 PM

Replies: 8 What temp for thermostat to be open? Views: 710 Posted By Chicago190 I agree the smartest thing to do is take the... I agree the smartest thing to do is take the thermostat out. I've re-used the gasket in mine for 2 years without any leaks. I've also had success cutting my own with a generic roll of gasket paper...

Forum: General Discussion 11-04-2010, 06:56 PM

Replies: 13 new owner without manual: how to drain the block? 24 degrees on Thursday! Views: 1,154 Posted By Chicago190 MC manual isn't much use for maintenance, at... MC manual isn't much use for maintenance, at least compared to this forum.

Forum: Storage / Winterization 10-27-2010, 11:43 PM

Replies: 21 Necessary to change oil? Views: 2,698 Posted By Chicago190 If the boat is already winterized just drain the... If the boat is already winterized just drain the oil from the hose overnight into a drain pan.

Forum: General Discussion 10-19-2010, 12:20 AM

Replies: 94 prop-fubar. need help advice consolation, feel like puking Views: 7,465 Posted By Chicago190 On the bright side, the hull looks... On the bright side, the hull looks repairable. If you're marginally mechanically-inclined you should be able to replace all the running gear yourself. Strut and prop shaft might be repairable -...

Forum: General Discussion 10-06-2010, 11:01 PM

Replies: 10 Winterizing and Thermostats Views: 1,173 Posted By Chicago190 No, if the thermostat is closed anti-freeze will... No, if the thermostat is closed anti-freeze will still exit through the exhaust I always take the thermostat out before adding anti-freeze.

Forum: General Discussion 09-30-2010, 01:29 PM

Replies: 8 2011 X14V or Sport 200 Views: 1,820 Posted By Chicago190 Perfect Pass is no longer available on new boats.... Perfect Pass is no longer available on new boats. http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=24914

Forum: General Discussion 09-30-2010, 01:27 PM

Replies: 13 Broken handle launch into wake Views: 1,846 Posted By Chicago190 Straightline had an issue with handle failures a... Straightline had an issue with handle failures a couple years ago and I read they were very good about replacing them.

Forum: Storage / Winterization 09-28-2010, 11:39 PM

Replies: 15 Blowing Water out of Engine Views: 1,981 Posted By Chicago190 That's probably true, but I know it can be done... That's probably true, but I know it can be done through pouring. My guess is that you can fill the block by pouring through the J-hose off the water pump and then fill the manifolds through each...

Forum: Storage / Winterization 09-28-2010, 06:32 PM

Replies: 15 Blowing Water out of Engine Views: 1,981 Posted By Chicago190 Everyone has their own winterization procedure... Everyone has their own winterization procedure and for the most part they all achieve the same effect. Some people prefer to drain the block, others prefer to fill it with anti-freeze, and some like...

Forum: General Discussion 09-21-2010, 02:23 PM

Replies: 26 Extremely Low Water! Views: 3,208 Posted By Chicago190 It might depend on the lift, but on my... It might depend on the lift, but on my Shorestation the cradle bottoms out on the lift base before it runs out of cable.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-16-2010, 12:39 PM

Replies: 23 Manifold Drain Plug Broken Views: 1,946 Posted By Chicago190 I wouldn't recommend a 50/50 solution for someone... I wouldn't recommend a 50/50 solution for someone in the Northwest. A gallon of RV anti-freeze is less than $3...not worth the risk of a diluted solution not having proper freeze protection,...

Forum: General Discussion 09-13-2010, 09:03 AM

Replies: 15 Antifreeze Flushing Views: 1,475 Posted By Chicago190 You're better off draining the block, removing... You're better off draining the block, removing the thermostat, reinstalling the plugs and then sucking up the anti-freeze. Additionally, it takes me at least 4 gallons of AF before it starts to come...

Forum: General Discussion 09-06-2010, 09:43 PM

Replies: 8 92 PS205 Engine Mods* Views: 846 Posted By Chicago190 Heads, intake and cam would be the most common... Heads, intake and cam would be the most common upgrades. You could always add a supercharger if you really want to get aggressive. Oh, and upgrading to a CNC prop will make more of a difference...

Forum: General Discussion 09-06-2010, 09:38 PM

Replies: 1 Manifold Plug Broken Views: 291 Posted By Chicago190 In theory you don't need to drain the manifolds. ... In theory you don't need to drain the manifolds. I have no idea how much anti-freeze you would need to completely fill the manifolds with undiluted anti-freeze. After I drain the block and...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-05-2010, 03:33 PM

Replies: 32 Transmission help Views: 2,785 Posted By Chicago190 I tightened it by hand until it was snug. I had... I tightened it by hand until it was snug. I had to re-tighten it after an hour of running, so it's probably a good idea to leave the floor section out for now.

Forum: General Discussion 09-05-2010, 03:23 PM

Replies: 85 Let's see the spray!!! Views: 10,245 Posted By Chicago190 Another from a few weeks ago. Another from a few weeks ago.

Forum: Electrical 09-02-2010, 05:36 PM

Replies: 9 Fuel Sender - 1995 Prostar 190 Views: 1,870 Posted By Chicago190 The usual cause of this problem is the float... The usual cause of this problem is the float inside the sending unit expands slightly and then gets stuck inside the sending unit. Alternatively, you can have the problem I had, which was the glue...

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