Recent content by AJ

Major failure of risers and manifolds on starboard engine has me considering CMI "direct replacement" small block headers for my 2004 6.2's with 120 hours. Does anyone have experience with welded stainless exhaust systems in salt water environment? Thanks in advance for your input.

You guys have really helped me in the past when I have had problems with my 2004, 6.2 Merc - powered Fastech 292. According to the factory there are no Formula dealers left on the lower Chesapeake Bay, so I am appealing to you for some more solutions. Two issues ? first, my stb engine ?lays...

OK, guys, what do you think is the best way to prepare for a hurricane? Do you like to strip all the canvass off and let things get wet or leave the cockpit cover snapped down and hope it doesn't rip and flail away on the boat? AJ

Has anyone had any experience or know of anyone who has replaced their Bennet trim tabs that Formula seems to like with the bigger Mercury K Plane tabs that Fountain uses? My 292 feels like it could use a little more trim or lift back there. Input, anyone? AJ

OK guys, I need your help again. Went to crank up the 292 after winter hibernation and couldn't get any electric power to the auxiliary stuff – nothing. The dash volt meter shows good voltage on both fully charged batteries, engine instruments come up and both engines make all the right noises...

OK guys, I need some help on a Guardian problem that has the dealer stumped. 2004 Fastech 292 w/ 6.2 Mercs and 20 hrs. Stb engine sounds alarm every time it hits 4,000 rpm and won't turn any faster. Alarm continues to sound until the engine returns to idle. Port engine turns up past 5,000...

We are new owners of a 2004. 292 with fresh water cooled 6.2 Mercs (no owners manual yet) and need to know the correct technique for flushing the raw water side. Do you flush with engine running or not running? Some tell us to do it one way and some the other. Since we don't want to back water...