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  1. Thanks Bighare, I reposted over there and hope to...

    Thanks Bighare, I reposted over there and hope to receive some useful guidance. I've always had good advice here from 'Seahorse' in the past and really appreciate all he did for us. I saw that he...
  2. E-TEC (November 2010) S/N 5305389 starts cold, stalls 1-5 minutes, will not restart

    250 E-TEC (November 2010 build) S/N 5305389 starts cold, stalls 1-5 minutes, will not restart. Purchased on a 2011 Ranger Z-520 in April of 2011. Normal basic maintenance, plugs, fuel...
  3. Thread: Allison.

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    That is a nice video Mike. I am glad to see that...

    That is a nice video Mike. I am glad to see that Allison is starting to offer more color options. I have always heard that "Allison was the Ferrari of bass boats" and being an Italian car...
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    My 1998 519 DVS (really a 20+ footer) was a great...

    My 1998 519 DVS (really a 20+ footer) was a great boat and had a great ride (probably better then my current Z-520). No issues with boat but the front deck is a bit short for today's longer rods...
  5. Thanks for sharing this drag technique. We have...

    Thanks for sharing this drag technique. We have not been able to get hardly any bites lately; trying this method tomorrow in an ABA tournament and hope to catch some spots on it. I rep. some for a...
  6. Well done! What a nice day on the water -before...

    Well done! What a nice day on the water -before it freezes up...?

    Mark
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    The water pressure 'tell-tale' (pee stream) on...

    The water pressure 'tell-tale' (pee stream) on the motor just stopped while I was fishing a tournament. The water pump was six years old so I suspected that it had finally gone bad. The engine...
  8. Thanks for all of your replies and suggestions. ...

    Thanks for all of your replies and suggestions. Just for the record, the master cylinder was not overfilled when the brakes heated up; the level was below the little dipstick on the reservoir cap. ...
  9. UFP Trailer Brake issues on 2011 Z-520 Tandem axle trailer (To clunk or not to clunk?

    Yep, UFP Trailer Brake issues on 2011, Z-520 Tandem axle trailer. I noticed long ago when starting from a stop, a 'clunk' was coming from the trailer tongue -where the brake actuator is located. I...
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    Something I have considered but I use a Mighty...

    Something I have considered but I use a Mighty Vac and push on the trailer tongue to bleed the brakes. This eBay listing is just for an adapter, you'd have to have a pressure bleeder set up to use...
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    Well, I think he was 'big eyeing' her. She looks...

    Well, I think he was 'big eyeing' her. She looks like maybe 90 pounds at best. Agreed, she is a keeper!

    Mark
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    That is what I was quoted on my 250 ($1,200)...

    That is what I was quoted on my 250 ($1,200) about 5 years ago. A buddy had his 200 e-tech serviced for $450 at another shop.

    Mark
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    Yes the trim limit switch has been bypassed with...

    Yes the trim limit switch has been bypassed with a copper wire, again...it works but I believe this 'bypass' may have contributed to the trim motor going out. I'd like to have this item properly...
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    The good news is that the trim and tilt work with...

    The good news is that the trim and tilt work with the new trim motor ($225) installed. The new trim sending unit ($130) works as well but after four years without a trim indicator, I still find...
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    "Make up two jumper wires and connect one lead to...

    "Make up two jumper wires and connect one lead to 12V, apply that to the blue wire on the trim motor harness and the ground wire to the green wire in the harness. The motor should go up, reverse the...
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    Thank you kindly! Sad to have missed the Hang...

    Thank you kindly! Sad to have missed the Hang Over Classic but it will be nice to have these items fixed.

    Mark
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    Thank you for your quick reply ChampioNman! I...

    Thank you for your quick reply ChampioNman! I thought you'd ask for the serial number so I shot a picture of it when in the boat storage.
    388257388258

    Yes, factory manual and yes I tried all...
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    250 e-Tech tilt/ trim issue (built 12/2010)

    This 250 e-Tech has been a great motor despite a minimum of service maintenance. About four years ago after the dealer replaced the lower unit and water pump the trim sensor lever arm was found to...
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    Newer link: (watch the one that says):Replacing...

    Newer link: (watch the one that says):Replacing 6812B and 6813A Miter Gear Kits
    http://www.dutton-lainson.com/help-videos/step-by-step-videos/

    Mark
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    Regarding your low water pressure issue; I wonder...

    Regarding your low water pressure issue; I wonder if it could be caused by your water pressure relief valve or thermostat(s)? My 2011 Evinrude 250 also has low water pressure and is due for service....
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    I've had this same issue with my Z-520 for a...

    I've had this same issue with my Z-520 for a while. When you want to fill up the live well more than half way, switch the livewell control to "empty" temporarily. In a big open area, put the boat...
  22. LOL, I do that too often to...What do you call it...

    LOL, I do that too often to...What do you call it when you hit your shin on the trailer hitch? A 'shin-dig':smile:
  23. Thanks, I wondered what happened. I tried today...

    Thanks, I wondered what happened. I tried today and the link worked; could barely remember password though.
    Mark
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    Not an owner or a basher; two of my club buddies...

    Not an owner or a basher; two of my club buddies had the newer F-150's. One had a V8 the other had the TTV6 and I liked them both. I drove them both and honestly the V6 towed better to me, like the...
  25. Trailer hitch uses...other than towing a boat

    Living high up on a hill has some advantages (view, drainage, privacy, etc.) but also prevents some disadvantages (boat storage mainly). For about 10 years I pushed our 75 gallon wheeled garbage...
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