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    Inverter on a 99' 270 DA

    I just picked up an older (but new in the box) inverter. It's 1000 Watts with a 2000 Watt surge. I am trying to find the best way to wire it into the boat. I am considering getting a switch and wiring the 110v from the inverter and shore into the switch. I was thinking I could place the...
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    starboard exhaust still running hot

    I just got the boat back from a mechanic. He took care of a few things ie. zincs, merchathode, winlass and took the boat for a bay test. He said there were some barnacels in the drive intake and that the boat was running well. He said if you look for problems you will find them and that I...
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    starboard exhaust still running hot

    I spoke to another mechanic about the situation earlier in the week. As John said I could pay someone for two hours of work or spend 6-8 hours trying it myself (reversing the exhaust). The new mechanic said he could probably squeeze me in next Tuesday. I'm going to ask for his expert...
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    starboard exhaust still running hot

    John, The engine was running at around 175F or so the gauge is not that clear. Sorry I forgot that info. I keep wondering if the water heater flow is effecting the starboard side or could a blockage somewhere direct too much water to the port side? or is it ignition/fuel related? I don't...
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    starboard exhaust still running hot

    John, Here are the latest readings. I ran the boat at 3400 rpms for about 20 minutes then took the readings below. Could a bad plug wire cause a lean condition heating up the starboard side? Should we pull some spark plugs? Also is the port side too cool?? Reading points...
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    starboard exhaust still running hot

    John, The hot water hoses are connected together forming a closed loop and were that way when I took the previous temperature measurements. I ran the boat at idle and brought her up to around 2600 rpms with the hose feeding the starboard manifold disconnected at the t-stat housing. As rmps...
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    starboard exhaust still running hot

    John, I have observed the water flow at idle. After reading the suggested post. I will test the flow again at idle and at 2500 rmps. Can I check the flow where the water hose enters the bottom of the exhaust manifold? Also, can I run the boat at 2500 rpms at the dock? A bay test may be...
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    starboard exhaust still running hot

    John, Sorry for the delay. Here are the temps taken at 170F on the guage and 1000 RPMS. Reading points: Port -exhaust manifold - 90F -riser - 91F -elbow - 92F Starboard -exhaust manifold - 111F -riser - 111F -elbow - 110F Intake manifold - 101 tstat housing - 140F...
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    starboard exhaust still running hot

    John, Should I pick up a few feet of hose and reverse the flow to the manifolds? What RMP do you want me to take the temp readings at? I will take readings of the mainfold, extention, riser and t-stat housing anywhere else? Thanks
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    starboard exhaust still running hot

    I had the work done by a mechanic. Who is MIA by the way?! I took apart the riser and extention, all was well. The new gaskets/install made no difference.
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    starboard exhaust still running hot

    John and company, I have posted a few times about the starboard side of the engine running hotter than the port. I have played around with the hoses and hot water heater hoses to no avail. I finally picked up an IR gun from Sears. Here is what I found. At hot idle after a run: Starboard...
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    Hot Stbd Riser

    Thanks for the replies. I don't want to leave out the t-stat yet. I will pick up an IR gun ASAP. How long should I idle the boat before taking a reading? Thanks,
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    Hot Stbd Riser

    John and company, I posted a few weeks ago. I had a mechanic replace the exhuast mainfolds, 6" extentions and risers plus the impeller (raw water) and the circulator pump. The boat runs at about 175 with 50 psi + of oil pressure. I replaced the t-stat and removed the riser and extention...
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    Hot Stbd Riser

    starboard exhaust I posted earlier about the same topic and I still haven't resolved the issue. My mechanic is MIA. What temp should an MPI 7.4 Bravo III run at. I am crusing at around 175 or so and at idle the gauge reads 170. My problem like the first poster is the starboard exhust is...
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    Starboard riser running hot (just replaced)

    John, I purchased the boat on 9/06. The mainfolds were original and shot. It seems like the starboard side isn't getting enough water. The entire side is equally warm (mainifold, riser, elbow). The water heater also draws from that side of the thermostat housing. Could the thermostat...
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    Starboard riser running hot (just replaced)

    I haven't had a chance to work on the boat again. Would a blown head gasket show these symptoms?
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    Starboard riser running hot (just replaced)

    I just put the boat in the water yesterday after replacing the mainifolds, risers, elbows, impeller, thermostat and circulating pump over the winter. The boat idels at 170 on the guage then runs a little warmer at cruise. I don't know how accurate the guage is. I ran the boat for a few...
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    Late 90's 270 Sundancer Thread

    Hello all, I had a mechanic replace the mainfolds, risers, elbows, circulating pump and the impeller in the sea water pump. I am going to pull the props this weekend and prime and paint the outdrive. I also picked up a new attwood water heater. It seems the water heaters go in alot of...
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    Gelcoat ghosting left by removed graphics

    I removed the graphics (stickers) from the hull of my 1999 270. The gelcoat below the graphics is in much better condition and therefore produces a ghost image of the graphics. Any suggestions? I am considering either wet sanding 1200 then 2000 or using only compound. 3M "red" has been...
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    Late 90's 270 Sundancer Thread

    Hello fellow 270 owner(s), I've had a 270 for a few month now and think it would be great if we could put our heads together. I'm in LI New York on the south shore. I am presently replacing the mainifolds, risers and elbows. Any advice on antifouling paint for a Bravo III? My boat has a...
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