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by Grande
Jul 21st, '19, 18:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port engine loses power at 2800
Replies: 4
Views: 2001

Re: Port engine loses power at 2800

Correction it is a petronix flame thrower igniter distributor and matching flamer thrower coil
There is no external ignition box


All filters have been replaced as well as fuel pump
I will check timing last time was set at idle with vacuum gauge
Thanks I will update with more info Monday
by Grande
Jul 20th, '19, 17:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port engine loses power at 2800
Replies: 4
Views: 2001

Port engine loses power at 2800

Hi all I have 28bert with twin 260’s Port side has had some electrical issues and I thought they were resolved looking for new places to trouble shoot. When I try and get on plane the port engine is fine until 2800 rpm then as I advance throttle the rpms fall off if I pull back. Then they come back....
by Grande
Aug 17th, '18, 21:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?
Replies: 20
Views: 10768

Re: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?

There are two completed projects near me one has at 26 fly bridge with Twin 4 bangers taken out and replaced with a 496 and bravo 1 drive it cruises at 28-30knots and sips fuel the other was a25 hard top Which had a pod attached and now has twin 250 verados so far top speed is 51 knots but they are ...
by Grande
May 14th, '18, 11:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: vents
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

Re: vents

I think you are correct my small vent was replaced and blocked off for large vents which let in lots of air and water.
by Grande
May 12th, '18, 16:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: vents
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

Re: vents

Not my blowers they are connected to the big clam shell vents on the gunnel. one bringing fresh air into engine compartment and one removing it one each side

it is a 1977 with 350 mercruisers.
by Grande
May 11th, '18, 18:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: vents
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

vents

Hi all on my B28 there are two louvered vents on on each side of the boat they are about where the step is 3 inches below the rub rail and on mine they are blocked off on inside
Any idea what they are /were for ?
by Grande
Apr 2nd, '18, 14:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re power question
Replies: 4
Views: 1881

Re: Re power question

Thanks Pete and Tony , I am thinking now about the Liberty series 5000a in 1.52:1. This will allow me to have two LH rotation engines and change one in transmission to cr.
Has anyone else re powered without CR motor and used different transmissions ?
by Grande
Mar 10th, '18, 12:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re power question
Replies: 4
Views: 1881

Re power question

I have a line on a pair of 300hp horizons mpi's that came out of a searay with bravo 3 drives and transom shields . The drives and transom shields i would sell and basically recover the cost of the package. My question is I currently have merc 250 hp 1500hr motors one is opposite rotation and velvet...
by Grande
Sep 26th, '17, 15:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me Bert 28
Replies: 7
Views: 2245

Re: New to me Bert 28

great thanks, no tabs for Zincs or holes in Rudders
by Grande
Sep 25th, '17, 23:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me Bert 28
Replies: 7
Views: 2245

Re: New to me Bert 28

Thanks boat is from Michigan so fresh water but I will be using in salt in Vancouver. It will need to be switched to a closed system. I found I think there is no how tank but looks like it was plumbed at one time and the waste system is probably best if I start from scratch starting with ball valve ...
by Grande
Sep 25th, '17, 12:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me Bert 28
Replies: 7
Views: 2245

New to me Bert 28

Hello i just got my new to me 28 bertram , it had a hiccup as they found zebra mussels on transducer and intake. and in Bilge. Boat is in Quarantine until it is decontaminated thye use a hot water pressure washer and go over the hull and anywhere water may sit. I also have to run 160F water through ...