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  1. HiTekRedNek

    04 Sea Ray 180 Speedometer Question

    Thanks for the reply! I haven't had time to jump back on the boat issues this past week. I did find a possible culprit to the problem. The engine was hard to start (cold) so I popped the air cleaner off and found the choke flap was stuck about halfway open. A shot of penetrant/lube and a bit of...
  2. HiTekRedNek

    04 Sea Ray 180 Speedometer Question

    Yeah, I know the dash speedo is inaccurate. But I'm banking on it being consistently inaccurate. It topped at "indicated" 42 before. So whether that's really 30, 35 or 40 doesn't matter. If I get it out and the dash speedo says 42 I'll know the new engine is matching the old one, even if the gps...
  3. HiTekRedNek

    04 Sea Ray 180 Speedometer Question

    Thanks, Scott! I found the tube and connector. As you suspected they were not attached. Next time I get on the water, I should be able to collect "after" data points for indicated speed with the dashboard speedo. It seems slow to get out of the hole, and as I wrote, the top speed sucks. I had a...
  4. HiTekRedNek

    04 Sea Ray 180 Speedometer Question

    I had a new engine installed in my 2004 Sea Ray 180. Prior to the work, the speedometer worked. Now it does not. I put my mouth over the pitot opening and blew into it. I could hear air escaping somewhere near the bellows. I have a 3.0L and Alpha One, Gen II Drive. Is there a connection in the...
  5. HiTekRedNek

    Merc 3.0 Sterndrive Winterizing Question

    Thanks!
  6. HiTekRedNek

    Merc 3.0 Sterndrive Winterizing Question

    I like the way you think, Bondo! Thanks
  7. HiTekRedNek

    Merc 3.0 Sterndrive Winterizing Question

    Thanks for the reply! The most important point I was trying to make was that if you fill your cooling system with PG, then you need to completely drain the system before your first outing and dispose of the used PG antifreeze properly. It's not as environmentally friendly as the manufacturers...
  8. HiTekRedNek

    Merc 3.0 Sterndrive Winterizing Question

    UPDATE 2 - I checked out the Material Safety Data Sheet for this product (I was a Systems Engineer for many years, that's what we do). While PG based antifreeze is indeed LESS toxic than ethylene glycol based products, it is NOT non-toxic. From the MSDS: Notify authorities if product enters...
  9. HiTekRedNek

    Merc 3.0 Sterndrive Winterizing Question

    UPDATE - I visited the Old World Industries (parent co. of Peak Antifreeze) and looked up the spec sheet for their Peak/Sierra PG based antifreeze. Info on Amazon was wrong... surprise, surprise. Per the spec sheet, this product provides freeze protection to -54 F when mixed in a 60/40 AF to...
  10. HiTekRedNek

    Merc 3.0 Sterndrive Winterizing Question

    Thanks! I'll check it out.
  11. HiTekRedNek

    Cheap Stereo Documentation Question

    The boating gods just confirmed your opinion. The audio output went to hell while I was mucking about with the radio. So I will be replacing it. Thanks!
  12. HiTekRedNek

    Cheap Stereo Documentation Question

    I never got into collecting music files on my phone. Maybe I should. Good points to this single DIN radio were a) it's already in the boat b) it has a CD player, AUX and Bluetooth inputs. I was monkey-poking the buttons to try to figure out the Bluetooth connection and the audio output suddenly...
  13. HiTekRedNek

    Merc 3.0 Sterndrive Winterizing Question

    I've been looking at bunches of youtube videos about winterizing my 3.0 L. Many of these self-proclaimed experts recommend using -50 degree RV/Marine water system antifreeze in the water jackets and manifolds of Merc Sterndrives. The thing is, I was looking at this very type of anti freeze and...
  14. HiTekRedNek

    Cheap Stereo Documentation Question

    Not a bad idea. I don't have much of a music collection on my phone, though. I do have the Sirius XM app, but of course I'd need to be in range of a cell tower to use it. Cell coverage can be sketchy out on the lakes here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
  15. HiTekRedNek

    Cheap Stereo Documentation Question

    Thanks! That's kinda where I am right now. Maybe Santa will bring me a new radio for... umm... err... that non-denominational Winter Holiday. Ho Ho Ho.
  16. HiTekRedNek

    Cheap Stereo Documentation Question

    I may have to resort to the Infinite Monkey Theorem to figure this thing out.
  17. HiTekRedNek

    Cheap Stereo Documentation Question

    I did find a manufacturer in Panama (as in canal) called gravitycaraudio dot com. They even have very similar model numbers. Thought I'd found it, but no dice. I'll see if any retailers reply. Thanks!
  18. HiTekRedNek

    Cheap Stereo Documentation Question

    I recently bought a used Sea Ray with an el-cheapo Gravity MGR-208BT stereo installed. The radio works. Sounds OK. This radio is still available at Amazon and other retailers, so it's not ancient. It even has a lot of advanced features that would be great, if only I had a clue how to use them...
  19. HiTekRedNek

    Exhaust leak from lower unit?

    Thanks for the tip. I took a bit of white cleaning vinegar diluted on a wet paper towel to it. Comes right off with minimal elbow grease!
  20. HiTekRedNek

    Exhaust leak from lower unit?

    Flashback, I found a pdf copy of Manual #14 online. 673 pages of technical enlightenment! Great suggestion! Thanks again.
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