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davidg 
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 Posted: January-02-2012 at 2:49am |
Gary...you're right. Don't know why I was thinking 240. I have had a bad case of cabin fever the past few weeks you know  . Its been too long since I have had a run down the Fox  .
Now that you have jogged my memory, I do remember my thermostat usually runs right at 160. It may go above that (170-180) after I stop and sit after a hard run, but usually doesn't stay there long. I usually replace my impeller every year, but, I didn't this year. I pulled the water pump out to work on it over the winter, and the impeller is pretty well beat up. I don't think it would go another season. |
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TRBenj
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Posted: January-02-2012 at 12:50pm |
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Gary's right- Dave, you must be thinking of 140, not 240.
Anything above 200 and I shut the engine down for fear of damage. |
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SNobsessed
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Posted: January-02-2012 at 1:48pm |
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Tim - I would think that by 240F the engine would shut itself down, from pistons seizing!
They must have the wrong range sensor installed. |
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Hollywood
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Posted: January-02-2012 at 2:10pm |
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Or perhaps more simply the engine did reach 220.
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00cls1camaross
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Posted: January-02-2012 at 6:33pm |
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I doubt an engine would seize at 240 degrees. Automotive GM engines run at 210. I am planning on buy thing this boat next weekend. What fluids are there besides trans and motor? Does anyone have a how to manual about how to change oil/trans fluid?
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33 x 12.50s, BBK, Cranked 2000 Camaro SS Cam, Slicks, Boltons, Stall 1985 Ski Nautique MT1, Board Rack, ACME 542 Future:Stereo, Wrap, Girls |
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Donald80SN
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Posted: January-02-2012 at 7:06pm |
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I use a Turkey Baster to pull the Trans Fluid from the Trans. There is not a drain on the trans as such. Use Dexron II Trans Fluid to refill. Mine takes 2/3's of a quart to fill.
To change the Oil, you must remove the plug in the bottom of the boat. Have the motor hot so the oil moves freely. My boat has a rubber hose that is about 24" long with a bolt and hose clamp used as a plug. This hose attached one end to the bottom of the oil pan. I then run the hose out of the bottom of the boat's plug hole into a bucket. Gravity will drain the oil out of the engine. Those without the hose are dropping the oil into the bilge and letting it go out of the plug hole. Also, you can use a pump to pump the oil out of the top of the engine. When you order an impeler for the water pump, please use a OEM impeller. Parts can be ordered from My Correct Craft Parts.com, or Discount Inboard Marine ( AKA Skidim). Also, use lube with Zink for the flat tappet cam. I use Valvoline ZR1 Racing 20-50 Oil. Shell also makes a Rotella that will work. Do not use a Fram Oil Filter or you will get a hard time from this site. Just trust me on the Fram deal. I hope this helps, Donald |
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davidg
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Posted: January-02-2012 at 9:54pm |
I know that Fram Filters get a bad rap on this site, but, what is wrong with them? Don't they have to make as good as filter as anybody else out there to compete in the marketplace? I have used them before with no issues, nor have I heard of engines blowing up when they use a Fram filter. Is this urban legend or is there really something to it? |
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00cls1camaross
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Posted: January-02-2012 at 10:22pm |
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I have used the Fram extended guard on my truck and car and everything was fine.
I generally buy the Napa Gold filters because they are made by wix. Wix has a great reputation for making top notch filers. I doubt it really matters. |
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SNobsessed
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Posted: January-02-2012 at 10:27pm |
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There was an internal memo posted on the net, from someone that worked at Fram, that said that as long as they don't leak externally, they are considered a good filter.
The filter paper on a Fram is not even glued at the seam, it is just folded over. They also use cardboard at the end of the media. Google 'Bob the oil guy' to read all about filters. I recently cut apart a Motorcraft filter & thought it was well built internally. Wix & NAPA are even better quality. The price difference between a bad filter & a good one is only a couple bucks. |
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DrCC
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Posted: January-02-2012 at 10:39pm |
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I had a '67 Camaro, I used nothing but AC filters.
But now with a 351 and two 5.0 HO nothing but Motorcraft FL-1A |
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