Finally got it...
09-01-2009, 09:12 PM
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I have waited a long time but I have finally been able to purchase a 2008 35 Lightning with 496's. I always dreamed of having a powerboat of some sort as I grew up in the outer banks of NC close to the Fountain factory.
I have been viewing this board for a long time but never really posted much. I boat around the Destin Florida area, so if there are any other Fountain owners here I am sure I will see you around.
Thanks.
Also anyone have opinions on etops from CMI??
I have been viewing this board for a long time but never really posted much. I boat around the Destin Florida area, so if there are any other Fountain owners here I am sure I will see you around.
Thanks. Also anyone have opinions on etops from CMI??
09-02-2009, 10:58 AM
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Interesting, thanks for your suggestions. I never flush my engine (496 HO with CMI sport tubes) 'cause I use the boat just in fresh water.
Should I empty the cooling circuit anyway after each usage, or do anything else to prevent cracks/leaks?
And those cracks at the collector you're mentioning, were they visible from outside, or just after removing them and looking inside?
Should I empty the cooling circuit anyway after each usage, or do anything else to prevent cracks/leaks?
And those cracks at the collector you're mentioning, were they visible from outside, or just after removing them and looking inside?
Not to hijack your thread, sorry.
No way to tell without pressure testing them. It can be done on the boat, without removing the header. I am not sure of his set up to do this. We flush them cause we run in salt water. I don't think it has anything to do with fresh or salt water, I think it is the vibration and heat that causes them to expand and contract. One of the other headers actually had a pinhole in the outside SS tube on the top and was spraying against my engine hatch. I don't think the sport tube headers are an issue. Just the long ones and having staggered engines it seems to be worse on the front or port motor.
