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  1. tahoejag

    Test For Leak on Trolling Motor

    Minn Kota 80# motor, had to replace brushes once due to water intrusion - which I was totally unaware of. I took the motor in before the warranty ran out to have it totally looked over and thats when it was discovered; which the warranty took care of.....Now, no more warranty and struck an...
  2. tahoejag

    4.3L Method of Winterizinig Block

    First off...let me start by saying this is my method and have found it VERY effective. I live in the very northern region of the U.S. and it gets COLD! I have not had any problems of a freezing block year after year. I would put boat for boat by using this method for anyone who disagrees. I...
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    Fore & Aft Play In Prop Shaft ?

    What is the tolerances for fore and aft prop play on shaft? I've heard that it is supposed to move some...but how much? also the front of prop has to be in the drive unit at least 1/4" ?
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    GEN II Lower Unit Bolt/Stud ?

    2006 Gen II lower unit. Is that supposed to be a bolt or stud and nut that is directly in front of the speedo tube? When I did my impeller it was a bolt. It was very hard to thread out from start to finish as well as re-assemble, which to me was not right at all. This was the first time I've...
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    Power Trim Lube ?

    If ever, how often r u to change the trim lube in reservoir? Checked mine othr day - was full but had brownish color to it. What r the steps to changing it out...can I just pump the old out of reservoir and put in new without running it? gen II drive
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    4 Blade Alum B Worth the Performance on 4.3l ?

    Currently running Mich Wheel 14 1/4 x 21p 3 blade alum. At WOT 48-4900 rpm on gauge, 43 mph (gps). moderately loaded (aprx 700lbs). SX smart tabs installed 60 lb. Recommended max rpm for 4.3l 190 hp is4400 to 4800. By reading these #'s sounds about the ideal set-up..however I am getting...
  7. tahoejag

    FWD, NEU, REV Gear ? Alpha I Gen II

    Is this normal? Boat shut off on trlr - throttle lever in neutral position - am able to spin prop in clockwise dir but it ratchets. Yet underway, all gears work fine. I've heard that in neutral position, prop is supposed to spin freely in both directions with NO ratcheting? Alpha I Gen II...
  8. tahoejag

    4.3l Temp Sensor ?

    Previously posted had overheating issues, thinking impeller, clogged risers, t-stat, etc...Was running on muffs today and noticed gauge was flucuating i.e....160 to 180 and back and forth then would settle down 160 -170 degree when i would wiggle the BROWN wire (stbd side) to sender. At one...
  9. tahoejag

    4.3l Oil Reservoir ?

    Use of gear lube in relation to reservoir bottle? Beginning of season bottle was topped off. After aprx two months of boating (average 50-60 hrs) reservoir bottle is very low - at the add point. Is this normal for the drive to "use oil"? Or are their issues to be looked at? 2006 4.3l carb...
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    4.3l Possible Overheating Question

    Recently noticed starboard riser VERY HOT, port side cool. Running under normal conditions, normal temp reading (aprx 175-fairly new thermo and impeller). Check balls are free and seems to have water running thru and into both risers. On the mufffs, noticed water from y pipe on port side of...
  11. tahoejag

    Gear Ratio to Elevation Question

    Ive been reading that gear ratio has some effect on elevation. Ive never heard of this before and am looking for knowledge of said subject. I have posted in prop forum, advice of 4 blade over 3 on my set-up. Thats when i noticed that gear ratio affects elevation and prop pitch. Any...
  12. tahoejag

    Prop Slip ? and Advice

    Can anyone tell me the prop slip w given info? 411 - Am running 4800 (wot) at 43 mph (gps). Cruising speed is 2800 - 3000 rpm and falls off plane easily. Have sx smart tabs (#60) set at hole #4. Fuel economy could seem to be better. overall performance seems to be lacking....JMO. Not...
  13. tahoejag

    How Do I Backflush 4.3l

    New impeller, t-stat (180). Norm temp on gauge was aprx 170 until recently (now in the mid to high 180 range). Ran into some sand...Was suggested to backflush motor. My ? is how exactly is this done? 2006 4.3l TKS carb. Thanks all!
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    Charger overheat problem!

    ProMariner Tournament 100 2 bank 10amp 12/24 volt system charger. (2) SRM-29 Interstate Deep cycle bat. Minnkota Terrova 80lb 24 v motor 1 year old. SITUATION - First off, charger checks o.k. bench tested as per ProMariner Service Tech and also batteries check o.k. tested under load (was said...
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    2006 4.3l Elbow Riser Issue

    One of the risers was much hotter than the other, to the point you couldn't hold your hand on it. Taking off the elbow from manifold everything looked okay, shutters were intact and not bad at all. Went to store for new elbow riser gasket (40.00 ouch!) had to order..specail gasket i...
  16. tahoejag

    4.3l Exhaust Shutter Question

    2006 4.3l carbed. Can u check and/or replace exhaust shutters without removing the exhaust risers/manifolds?
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    4.3l Carb Strange exhaust noise at aprx 2800 rpms

    4.3l carbed a1 gen2. While underway motor runs smooth yet at 2800 rpms I can hear a strange exhaust noise (almost like a bad gimbal growl). This noise comes and goes (surges) and depending on the water conditions/size of waves but stays constant on very smooth water. Only is noticable at this...
  18. tahoejag

    Smart Tab Adjustment on 2006 Q6 S/F ?

    As some of us have installed smart tabs on our Tahoes, I have ran them in the default position (#3). Has anyone experimented with other adjustments and/or what is the effect to the boat when changing hole position? Thanks!
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    Sundeck cushion wtb 06 q6 s/f

    Wanted sundeck cushion for 2006 Q6 S/F. Boat is black onyx and yellow. If anyone's willing to part with theirs'.
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    Difference in Exhaust Water Temp

    Just ran boat on muffs checking for plugged riser, etc. Noticed one side of the exhaust water was cool and the other side was very warm. Boat was up to temp (170 ish) Is this normal for one side to be so different from other or what would cause the temp diff?
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