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Forum: For Sale - Other Items 01-06-2014, 12:53 PM
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Posted By vabiker23518
I had a similar issue as I was warming up my...

I had a similar issue as I was warming up my engine prior to winterizing last month. Had good batching out of exhaust gas/water but the engine ran to 200 in just a few minutes. I shut it down and...
Forum: Ignition System 08-30-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,562
Posted By vabiker23518
Timing Light

I wanted to jump into this excellent thread. My flywheel is enclosed...how do you use the timing light in this case? Do I have to remove the enclosure?
Thanks!
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-27-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,259
Posted By vabiker23518
I replaced the coil due to age. It was on the...

I replaced the coil due to age. It was on the boat when we purchased 7 years ago. Been reading so many blogs about coil failures I just thought it was time. Does have points. I've been inside the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-26-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,259
Posted By vabiker23518
Should I be concerned

Was out this weekend after replacing the carburator, the racor separator and inline polishing filter. Earlier in the year I replaced the coil with the exact same NAPA model.
Boat started and ran...
Forum: Cooling System 08-20-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,193
Posted By vabiker23518
Rob, I had a similar issue this spring. Replaced...

Rob, I had a similar issue this spring. Replaced the FW impeller as engine was overheating. I ended up replacing the cam shoe and that resolved the issue. As things go, it's fairly cheap...worth a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-18-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,638
Posted By vabiker23518
Raw Water Cooling?

Tell me a little more first. I assume its Raw Water Cooling?
You say it was pumping water...did the temp come down? If it came down and continued running you probably dodged a bullet. I've read...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-12-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,704
Posted By vabiker23518
Good News

Received the new "cam shoe" for FWP from Ken yesterday, so stopped by and installed it today...and GREAT news...it resolved the overheating! After installation, started up and ran it at top RPM in...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-09-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,704
Posted By vabiker23518
Agree Mo...

Engine was working fine when winterized last October. Always stayed at 180 or less. This season, upon commissioning, it would just overheat. Raw water does not appear to be a problem, it batches and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-09-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,704
Posted By vabiker23518
Plot thickens

Received my new impeller from MM and went to boat to install today. The old impeller (4 years old) was intact with no missing lobes. Installed the new, but noticed the "cam" was not in place. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-04-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,704
Posted By vabiker23518
A little status update

Went to boat after work and changed out the raw water line for the old. The engine is still overheating, which leads me to believe its the impeller, as most have mentioned. Will order tonite and try...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-03-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,704
Posted By vabiker23518
Forgot to mention its FWC

The engine has fresh water cooling (FWC).
Wayne
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-03-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,704
Posted By vabiker23518
Overheating

I lit off my 1977 Columbia Sunday (6/2) and it started right up! I opened the raw water valve and verified the exhaust was "batching" water....it was.
Happily, I ferried some equipment from the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-27-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,970
Posted By vabiker23518
I see said the blindman!

Thanks Lat!:)
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-27-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,970
Posted By vabiker23518
I'm having a hard time visualizing how a...

I'm having a hard time visualizing how a anti-syphon valve works...how does it know the difference between engine running and pulling fuel versus a untended engine that has a stuck needle valve and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-26-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,970
Posted By vabiker23518
Weephe...

Can't imagine waking up in the night and smelling gas....do you turn a light on and risk a spark? That must have been a very bad feeling. Ours is a 8.3 but 1976. We have electric gas pump on the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-25-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,970
Posted By vabiker23518
Finally Fixed

Finally got around to getting to MERLION's carb this weekend with my carb parts from MM. Replaced the needle valve/seat, float and gasket. Some minor fine debris in the chamber but I've seen worse...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-05-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,970
Posted By vabiker23518
Thanks for Inputs

Great feedback, thanks! I've ordered carb parts from MM and will clean/install in the carb when I get back in town. ndutton: Love your valve/plate...very professional. kiskadee: will be sure to check...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-04-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,970
Posted By vabiker23518
Thanks for Thoughts

No Dave, it was running very well...no issues at all. Had used very little gas Saturday...gage read right at 1/2 tank at end of day. Sunday, it was midway between 1/4 an 1/2 tank. I'm having trouble...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-04-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,970
Posted By vabiker23518
Carb Leak this Weekend!

Last weekend, I commissioned MERLION with new spark plugs, drained old gas and Racor Filter. Started and ran fine. Used it this Saturday to ride down to Yorktown and returned, again no problems. At...
Forum: General Interest 07-27-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,250
Posted By vabiker23518
Yes...at high tide!

Bill, the Queens Creek marina is about 2 miles up from the York entrance. Have to be careful about times/tides. We draw 4' and always try to be within 3 hours of either side of high. Once away from...
Forum: General Interest 07-27-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,250
Posted By vabiker23518
Back in the water

After 5 weeks, the boat was completed. In addition to pull out and bottom refinish, I had the bilge pumps and drain lines replaced, mast light replaced, and the shaft cutlass bearing replaced. The...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-21-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,388
Posted By vabiker23518
Ditto to Maurice and Chiron

this spring I had overheating issues...it appeared that I had good water flow at the stern exhaust, but with a load I was getting 190 temps on my FWC Columbia 8.7. I took the hose off of the thru...
Forum: General Interest 07-06-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,484
Posted By vabiker23518
Old Gas

Maybe I've been lucky, but I've drained 5 gallons from MERLION the last two springs as I could not get it to run. I have used it in my truck, usually adding 2.5 gallons to a fill up to blend it in....
Forum: Polls 06-21-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,304
Posted By vabiker23518
180 with FWC

MERLION had her engine overhauled by MMI maybe 8 years ago and FWC was added at that time. We bought the boat 4 years ago, and she seems to run at a rock steady 180...there is some exhaust steam when...
Forum: General Interest 06-15-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,250
Posted By vabiker23518
Thanks for Inputs

Didn't realize "periodicity" would be such a hit...guess it's my Navy background:-)
Thanks for some good ideas. Looks like 3 years is too much, but the annual the boat yard recommends (vested...
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