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Skidim.com Forum http://www.skidimforum.com/ This is an XML content feed of; Skidim.com Forum : Last 10 Posts Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:08:10 +0000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:26:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.01 30 www.skidimforum.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp Skidim.com Forum http://www.skidimforum.com/http://www.skidim.com/images/NEWlogo_011606_.gif http://www.skidimforum.com/ Problems & Solutions : GT40 Runs rough after warmed up http://www.skidimforum.com/gt40-runs-rough-after-warmed-up_topic1070_post2863.html#2863 Author: Ultrastryk
Subject: GT40 Runs rough after warmed up
Posted: 02 February 2012 at 2:26pm

I have a 97 MB Sports with a GT40 engine. At the end of the season I was having trouble with it running rough and barely making back to the dock after a few passes. When we would leave the dock, it was running fine. But after warming up and making one or two passes, it would struggle to hit 30mph and make it back to the dock. I would have to feather the throttle back and forth to make it back to the dock. The only thing I have tried was changing the fuel filter (fuel cell type). It didn't make a difference. Am I correct that there are two fuel pumps? One in the fuel cell and one mounted to the engine? Is there another filter somewhere, maybe in the tank on the pickup? I want to be prepared to try a few things when spring gets here.

Thanks

Bill

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:26:19 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/gt40-runs-rough-after-warmed-up_topic1070.html Parts Wanted : Century Cts windshield http://www.skidimforum.com/century-cts-windshield_topic1061_post2854.html#2854 Author: leugs
Subject: Century Cts windshield
Posted: 24 October 2011 at 2:40am

Looking for used windshield for a Century CTS.
Are there any Century Tournament Ski boats out there? Does the windshield from a Century 5 Meter fit the CTS?

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:40:50 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/century-cts-windshield_topic1061.html Problems & Solutions : pcm trans problem http://www.skidimforum.com/pcm-trans-problem_topic1056_post2849.html#2849 Author: dmx
Subject: pcm trans problem
Posted: 17 September 2011 at 7:13am

1993 brendella 351 pcm 40i trans shaft turning in neutreal slow but steaday new oil no slipping minn vibration any brain waves]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 07:13:00 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/pcm-trans-problem_topic1056.html Problems & Solutions : Car parts in a Malibu http://www.skidimforum.com/car-parts-in-a-malibu_topic1052_post2845.html#2845 Author: mrecknagel
Subject: Car parts in a Malibu
Posted: 06 September 2011 at 10:31pm

I just picked up a 1998 Malibu Sportster with the 310 hp Indmar carb engine. The previous owner just put a NAPA car starter in it along with NAPA filters and ignition parts. I was going to swap out all this stuff but a marine starter is like $240 so I was wonderering if there is any concerns with running this until it fails which may be from corrosion I would guess. I am still going to get rid of the rest of the car parts regardless]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:31:26 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/car-parts-in-a-malibu_topic1052.html Problems & Solutions : GT 40 No Start/Normal Cranking http://www.skidimforum.com/gt-40-no-start-normal-cranking_topic1051_post2844.html#2844 Author: Klewis
Subject: GT 40 No Start/Normal Cranking
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 1:22pm

Revisited the boat today and after guidance from Vince at DIM have established that the "keep alive wire" fuse holder was the problem and will be replaced

Thanks Kev ]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:22:05 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/gt-40-no-start-normal-cranking_topic1051.html Problems & Solutions : Accessory Plug (cigarette lighter) wiring http://www.skidimforum.com/accessory-plug-cigarette-lighter-wiring_topic866_post2843.html#2843 Author: 67+91 Nautiques
Subject: Accessory Plug (cigarette lighter) wiring
Posted: 18 August 2011 at 10:17pm

If you are using it before the engine has warmed up then the current to the choke would cause that to open all the way.

In my case I replaced the points with and electronic ignition and I don't think you are supposed to have that sitting there with current going to it and not running.

In your case if you have points then you don't have those electronics to worry about.

Maybe one of the pro's could weigh in on having power to the coil without the engine running.

In my case I prefer to no have the key on unless it is running because that will drain the battery. It also will run the hour meter. The person I bought the boat from had the stereo wired off the "I" terminal with the key in the run position. This would run the hour meter. I am sure that they ran up the hours while hanging out listening to the music. But that is not your case.

I don't worry about the Accessory plug being a drain as I plug something in, use it and unplug it. Usually it is the inflator for tubes or the pump for fat sacks.

]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:17:35 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/accessory-plug-cigarette-lighter-wiring_topic866.html Problems & Solutions : Accessory Plug (cigarette lighter) wiring http://www.skidimforum.com/accessory-plug-cigarette-lighter-wiring_topic866_post2842.html#2842 Author: ryangraham
Subject: Accessory Plug (cigarette lighter) wiring
Posted: 18 August 2011 at 9:01pm

I pulled out my wiring diagram, and now I understand what you're saying. Another reason I put mine where I did is because I like to know that when the key is turned to the off position, I know that as many electrical draws on the battery are disconnected as possible. However, do you see any problem with my setup?]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:01:37 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/accessory-plug-cigarette-lighter-wiring_topic866.html Problems & Solutions : Accessory Plug (cigarette lighter) wiring http://www.skidimforum.com/accessory-plug-cigarette-lighter-wiring_topic866_post2841.html#2841 Author: 67+91 Nautiques
Subject: Accessory Plug (cigarette lighter) wiring
Posted: 18 August 2011 at 8:49pm

I put the socket connection off the "B" terminal. This is where the 12 volt power comes into the Key switch.

That way you do not have to turn the key switch to run to use the power socket.

When the switch is on the run position it is putting current to the electric choke, the coil and the distributor.
]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:49:47 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/accessory-plug-cigarette-lighter-wiring_topic866.html Problems & Solutions : Accessory Plug (cigarette lighter) wiring http://www.skidimforum.com/accessory-plug-cigarette-lighter-wiring_topic866_post2840.html#2840 Author: ryangraham
Subject: Accessory Plug (cigarette lighter) wiring
Posted: 18 August 2011 at 3:43pm

Ended up doing the exact same thing myself. Thanks for posting. Since my ignition switch is only a 3 pole, I have to have the switch in the "ignition" or "run" position to use the Accessory Plug, but that's not really a big deal. Far more important to have the breaker in line. Especially since I'm using it for a water pump that gets fully submerged when I'm filling up water ballast. ]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:43:33 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/accessory-plug-cigarette-lighter-wiring_topic866.html Problems & Solutions : Accessory Plug (cigarette lighter) wiring http://www.skidimforum.com/accessory-plug-cigarette-lighter-wiring_topic866_post2839.html#2839 Author: 67+91 Nautiques
Subject: Accessory Plug (cigarette lighter) wiring
Posted: 18 August 2011 at 5:08am

I put mine off the battery terminal on the ignition switch.
This has the " ignition" breaker button in front of it so you have the protection of that breaker.
I then ran it to the main ground wire. ]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:08:36 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/accessory-plug-cigarette-lighter-wiring_topic866.html