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  1. Beachbummer

    Steering cable replacement

    Do you have the new cable on hand? Compare to it. I found a steel tube that was larger than the black cable and smaller than the nut on the metal fitting in the end, placed the tube over the backed out nut, and whacked it many times with a 20 pound anchor, and it finally gave. I tried many...
  2. Beachbummer

    Battery/ bilge pump video

    If you are in your own slip no harm in adding shore power and maybe a loud bilge alarm. It's one thing if you are on the boat and can take action, and another if the boat is unattended.
  3. Beachbummer

    Steering cable replacement

    Mine was really stuck on there. I had to use a long tube and a 20lbs weight to whack on it to get it to move. Since yours is much newer hopefully it will be more compliant. Best of luck.
  4. Beachbummer

    It's alive...sort of. 2004 AR230 resurrection

    Too bad the pump part didn't work, we'll need to file that for the future. Glad it's running!!!
  5. Beachbummer

    DIY Steering Cable Luber

    It's worth a try to extend the life if you are in a pinch, but the difference is night and day, the new cables are an awesome investment. Look for the cable from the cable manufacturer per this thread to get them for a better price.
  6. Beachbummer

    It's alive...sort of. 2004 AR230 resurrection

    Not sure how lucky or adventurous you feel...
  7. Beachbummer

    Helm is done...

    Love it. Very nice. I ended up with a analog gauge but GPS powered for speed. https://www.hodgesmarine.com/far33749-faria-chesepeake-black-ss-4-studded-speedometer.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2a6wBhCVARIsABPeH1v-0ZDHJ_qHcm-_2tyiIgjL6JhSO676O6oEXgnzkE_hahHB6eQZ1toaApUdEALw_wcB
  8. Beachbummer

    YES Warranty parts and repair delays

    I'm so sorry to hear. At some point you may want to evaluate if it's truly worthwhile to continue to pursue this. In some cases warranties are worth the paper they are printed on, and no more. Repair costs endless weeks of lost use is borderline ridiculous for "value" of the warranty even at...
  9. Beachbummer

    Hot Restart Issue.

    Our older throttle mechanism had a button at the base of the lever to increase rpm while on neutral and it would still crank. Probably things have changed.
  10. Beachbummer

    Hot Restart Issue.

    I am curious if trying to start with wide open throttle for a few seconds helps... Followed by normal start. My theory is that there may be a slow fuel leak from injectors, and allowing the engine to crank at full throttle would move enough air to fix the mixture. Just a thought.
  11. Beachbummer

    Adjusting TPS, and/or removing throttle body

    Best way to gain knowledge is through others mistakes. Less good way is through (our) own mistakes.
  12. Beachbummer

    Adjusting TPS, and/or removing throttle body

    They were not loose, but when the head was replaced last year the tps sensor was reinstalled just slightly off spec. One thing to keep in mind, as you may bump the key to wake up YDS as you are adjusting, mind the fuel hose, which should be reconnected to the throttle body or plugged some other...
  13. Beachbummer

    Adjusting TPS, and/or removing throttle body

    Thanks for all the tips. Mischief managed. Fuel line removed, maf connector, tps connector and air bypass electrical connector removed, then 4 bolts for the flame arrestor, the 8 bolts for the throttle body, and a little jiggling to get it loose, lift the back and pull out fuel rail inlet of...
  14. Beachbummer

    Adjusting TPS, and/or removing throttle body

    Lol, I was considering that option also. Do you recall a trick to disconnecting the connector in place? I tried to disconnect from the harness while the tps is attached and I could not.
  15. Beachbummer

    Adjusting TPS, and/or removing throttle body

    Hello folks, I realized through last season that my starboard TPS needs to be adjusted. No wake will activate only if I lost the idle way down, below 1550. I have explored and actually removed injectors before but even with the service manual it has been somewhat haphazard. For those of you...
  16. Beachbummer

    Water in oil AR230HO MR1 engine

    Head gasket could be it. I don't know how to do it, but you need a leak down test to check head gasket and valve health.
  17. Beachbummer

    Starting Issue, Needs Troubleshooting

    80%. Certain guess from me is the starter solenoid. It's in your electrical box, follow the red wire to the starter, it will be on the opposite side in an electrical box. Shop manual or YouTube will help. The solenoid in my case kept getting worse. After replacement it all returned to normal.
  18. Beachbummer

    Neutral safety switch

    I don't have a Scarab but I can say I did not understand your problem description...AND this is an old thread. How about a new thread with some additional info. What happens when, and what should happen instead? Good Luck!
  19. Beachbummer

    Tesla Cybertruck killer?

    And made by our solid trading partners, the Russians. Sounds like a solid option.
  20. Beachbummer

    Thoughts on a single battery setup

    2 is 1, and 1 is none, as far as the sea is concerned.
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