mec500
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Centurion Avalanche C4
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Anyone have a dual fuel tank?
mec500 replied to centuridude's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion
I have a factory duel tank in a 2003 avy. 1, there us a separate filler a couple feet down from the primary. 2,there is a manual valve under the engine cover mounted to the ski pilon frame , and a switch by the driver to change the gauge, 3, love mine sorry . 4 , with the exception if the tank and filler neck there are no specialized parts , and even those are available from aftermarket vendors, and if one wanted to automate it there are plenty of parts available for that, older ford pickups had dual tanks -
I have no idea , it's a steep ramp I'm thinking they unhooked the bow strap and the boat slid off while trying to back down. Hard to say I blame them for not wanting to hang around in shame until help shows up. Or everyone was drunk or both
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Spotted this one at lake mohave
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parts anywhere?
mec500 replied to Skierdad42's topic in Centurion Boat Accessories, Electronics and Modifications
I got the gas springs from mcmaster car, they have all the brackets in stainless too. http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-springs/=fieokw -
Weird sound from engine compartment (video)
mec500 replied to Praesto's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
What bolts are to corroded to remove the coupling bolts? And if so did they let the vdrive and trans hang on the shaft while the engine was out? And how was the alignment completed without seperation of the coupling? -
2015 Centurion exhaust noise
mec500 replied to rider1985's topic in Centurion Boat Accessories, Electronics and Modifications
Are the newer boats louder than the old ones. I have sideswipe on my 2003 avy and the noise from the drivers seat is barely noticeable and when moving completely drowned out by wind and water noise. Or am I just used to it and don't know any better. -
I have a 2003 avy and have what I believe was the original prop a 3 blade 449 13x12.625 Left rotation. It's stamped on the prop and from the rear of the boat it would turn counter clockwise. There does not seem to be a lot of clearance for anything larger but I have never tried.a 15.25 pitch would be really tall for a 1to1 trans and would not be suitable for wakeboading or surfing.
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Removing stickers
mec500 replied to souperfly's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
I used a blow dryer and cleaned up with acetone. Be patient and let the heat do the work. -
my cover bled and ruined upholstery
mec500 replied to Jakelegg's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion
This has me worried as I store my 2003 avy a lake mohave during the summer where temp around 110 are very common. I have not experienced pinking yet and in hopes of avoiding it I use a blue sunbrella cover with bow to stern support straps and a pole so the cover does not make contact with the vinyl and there is plenty of air space. Nothing yet after 2 summers ,fingers are crossed -
I have sideswipe and 1100 fly high sacs. I made sure there is no sharp edges and run it no cover or anything no problems. There is not enough heat to worry about.
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Weird sound from engine compartment (video)
mec500 replied to Praesto's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
Can you post some details of the quote like labor,engine and parts prices, this sounds like your getting jerked around. I have been a mechanic for many years and find it hard to believe a shop that knows what there doing can't give an accurate quote and gets upset with a little pressure and a few questions. -
Weird sound from engine compartment (video)
mec500 replied to Praesto's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
looks like salt water corosion. Started the problem. -
07 Elite - mystery relay under dash can cause no start condition
mec500 replied to Carbomb's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
I used to see a lot of cars like that with after market alarms and anti theft devices. Where someone Buchered the harness to install junk that would only create more problems. Or there another relay or switch in the system that failed and this is a hack of a fix. Trace all the wire and see where they go. -
Neat boat but it's a shame and probably a huge decrease in every aspect of performance you would expect out of an avy. I would value it at the asking price minus what it takes to put it back to stock and repair the huge hole in the transom and hull even then is still damaged goods. Need to find a special buyer for that one
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Spun coupling
mec500 replied to mec500's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
I didnt hammer it from forward to reverse.just normal docking maneuvering with slightly more throttle in reverse. After the repairs there is less vibration. So I think the coupling was already loose on the shaft