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Forum: The Wish List 07-13-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,213
Posted By Silver Fox
Lightbulb New product idea: The Button...

Yes, I think I have thought of the product that will make its maker very, very wealthy. Hopefully that will be you Don Moyer, or someone on your team...

So here is my idea; its a button that can...
Forum: Fuel System 12-29-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,302
Posted By Silver Fox
Problem Solved

Been a while, but since I finally got to the bottom of the problem, I thought I should share my findings, so maybe they can help someone else...

Basically the problem was because the wet-lift pipe...
Forum: Fuel System 10-23-2009, 10:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,302
Posted By Silver Fox
Hijack Away!

I read Shawn's report, and next time out also fully engaged the choke "for starting, and she started almost immediately, within 2 or 3 seconds, and very little throttle!" This again solidified "the...
Forum: Fuel System 09-29-2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,302
Posted By Silver Fox
Slow Start

Hi Shawn,

On Silver Fox we have the exact same starting scenario as you, right down to the choke pull not working properly!!!

After sitting for a week, it will take 10 seconds of cranking, and...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 09-24-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,964
Posted By Silver Fox
Stern Dip

Hello Rigspelt,

Yes on our Mark 2, we also experience that stern dip when under power. Like you said; at speed the exhaust tip is barely able to keep above water.

Haven't observed it at...
Forum: Fuel System 09-24-2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,302
Posted By Silver Fox
Port Tack = Lots of Cranking

Hello everyone,

This is a whacky theory, but I figure no better place to get it shot down by those more experienced than me, so I can move past it and onto what the real problem is likely to be......
Forum: General Interest 09-23-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,340
Posted By Silver Fox
Performance

Hi Mark,

We can cruise under engine at 6 knots without too much difficulty. Do not have a rpm display, so can't provide specifics...

We are still experimenting, but have noticed the gains in...
Forum: General Interest 09-23-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,340
Posted By Silver Fox
Folding Propeller

Hi Guys,

Guess I had better first fill in the rest of my propeller story, since it seems to be an area of interest...

The vibration I had was pretty chronic. It would shudder and shake the boat...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-22-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,154
Posted By Silver Fox
Vibration Troubleshooting

We also had a serious vibration issue.

The engine was smooth in neutral, including at higher RPM's. The engine was also smooth in reverse. But once put into forward gear, it shuddered the boat so...
Forum: General Interest 09-22-2009, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,340
Posted By Silver Fox
Serious Vibration Issue

We also had a serious vibration issue.

The engine was smooth in neutral, including at higher RPM's. The engine was also smooth in reverse. But once put into forward gear, it shuddered the boat so...
Forum: Ignition System 09-17-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 184,631
Posted By Silver Fox
Electrical Investigation Pending...

Thanks for the quick & helpful responses.

Sounds like a unanimous decision that I will have to get down on my knees and contort myself around the undersides of the aft end of the boat trying to...
Forum: Ignition System 09-15-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 184,631
Posted By Silver Fox
No crank issue

Hi Kelly,

Wondering if you fully resolved the 'click sound instead of crank' issue, and if so what was the problem?

We still have the problem - intermittently, but enough that I cannot be...
Forum: Ignition System 09-01-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 184,631
Posted By Silver Fox
Starting Motor Rebuilt - Before & After Pictures

Hello all,

Used this thread to try and resolve my no crank issues, and had the original starter motor rebuilt and a new solenoid put in. It cost $107, and was a great investment, even if it...
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