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    Replying to Topic 'Weight Distribution'

    I have a 91 tsm and i have to say that it sits level in the water.
    The drain plugs will only drain the bilge and any water there is A) clearly visible, and B) in the centre of the boat. If you have...
  2. Thread: 94 Supra comp

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    Replying to Topic '94 Supra comp'

    Hi

    I run a 91 comp over here in England and we use her exclusively for boarding.
    I have the wakeplate raised as high as it will go, around 250 lbs of ballast in the rear (sand and water ) and...
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    Replying to Topic 'Loud Noise - 91 Sunsport'

    PS

    When i first serviced my boat at home and engaged drive, the resulting racket convinced me id wrecked something expensive.
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    Replying to Topic 'Loud Noise - 91 Sunsport'

    I have a 90 comp and when running out of the water get a similar noise.
    There seem to be two issues here. Firstly, the drive shaft is lubricated by water so obviously out of water its running dry...
  5. Thread: Tranny oil

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    Replying to Topic 'Tranny oil'

    ive been using 30 wt in my 91 comp for the past two years with no probs.;)
  6. Thread: leak?

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    Replying to Topic 'leak?'

    At a guess i would say it could possibly be coming from your speedo.
  7. Thread: Tranny Oil

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    Replying to Topic 'Tranny Oil'

    Like you i cant get 20 wieght and so for the past two years ive been using 30 wieght oil with no probs.
  8. Thread: oil filter

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    oil filter

    90 comp 351 ford pcm

    Does anyone know if the oil filter for the above motor is the same as for an automobile. I can pick up an auto filter easily but am having trouble getting a "marine" one. Any...
  9. Thread: prop removal

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    prop removal

    I tried a bit more heat and tightened the puller as much as i could and eventually it let go. When i say let go i mean REALLY let go, it sure made me jump !!
    Thanks for your help

    Nick H
  10. Thread: prop removal

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    prop removal

    Any tips for removing the Prop (3 blade) from my 90 comp ?
    I have a puller on it wound up really tight and it wont budge. Ive tried heating the prop gently and it still wont move. Ive tried...
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    torque wrench settings

    I have a 90 comp with a 351 ford PCM .Can anyone tell the correct torque wrench setting for the exhaust manifold bolts ( the 16 bolts which hold the manifolds onto the block ).
    Thanks

    Nick H
  12. Thread: Rev counter

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    Rev counter

    thanks.

    I took the gauge out and there is a switch on the rear to switch from 4 to 6 to 8 cyl. It was set to 8 so i switched it to 4 then back to 8 and hey presto it works fine.
    Must have been a...
  13. Thread: Rev counter

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    Rev counter

    91 comp 351 pcm

    My rev counter appears to be reading exactly half what it should be, does anyone have any clues as to why ?

    Thanks

    Nick H
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    Hi Dimitri I too have a 91 comp with 351 pcm...

    Hi Dimitri

    I too have a 91 comp with 351 pcm and like you i am in Europe ( England ).

    I got my service manuals ,and a few service parts from Discount Inboard Marine in the USA. They are VERY...
  15. Thread: 88 Supra Mariah

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    saltwater

    Ive never used my comp in the sea but have used previous outboard boats in salt water many times. Basically you need to flush the engine cooling system thru with fresh water and i would guess the...
  16. Thread: mufflers

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    Ive got a 90 comp so i dont know if yours is the...

    Ive got a 90 comp so i dont know if yours is the same, but my boat has air intake grilles on the front deck, in front of the windshield, with ductwork underneath going down into the bilge. I presume...
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    leak

    Ive discovered that the leak on my boat was from the small light fitting at the rear just above the swim platform. When someone is standing on the platform the light is below the waterline as so...
  18. Thread: 90/91 comp

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    90/91 comp

    i am getting conflicting opinions as to the year my boat was made, so if the hull no. is XKD013390090 what is the year ?

    90/91 comp

    351pcm

    thanks, Nick h
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    leaking muffler on 91 comp

    ive just noticed that i seem to be getting water in from the rear left hand muffler. Im not sure if its coming from a joint or if the muffler itself is split/leaking. Do the mufflers split ?
    is it...
  20. Thread: leak

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    leak

    i presume your talking about a water leak from the "stuffing box" where the shaft passes thru the hull?
    If so then your right, there is packing rope inside and it can be replaced easily, having said...
  21. Thread: water intake

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    water intake

    if you look back a page on these general inquiries you will see i asked the same question and got a couple of different answers. personally i now use a "fake a lake" as you dont have to disconnect...
  22. Thread: oil leak

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    oil leak

    91 supra comp
    ford 351 pcm

    I have an oil leak on my motor, coming from the rear of the inlet manifold at the join between the manifold and the engine block, right behind the electric circuit...
  23. Thread: Pylon

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    loose pylon

    ive just finished a winter refurb on my 91 comp during which i had to move the pylon slightly to get a better clearance from the engine cover with a trainer boom fitted. It was a fairly simple job to...
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    running on a hose

    can someone give me an idea of how i can run my motor on a hose, ie out of the water.

    1990 comp

    351 pcm
  25. Thread: 90 comp wieght

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    90 comp wieght

    Does anyone know the wieght including trailer of my 90 Comp ts6m with 351 pcm?
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