Any Thing Challenger

[fast fun 2]

STILL miss mine

[Coryc]

^ see, this is the struggle I have. Every time I want to buy something bigger or different or faster everybody who's ever sold one of these things regrets it for life and says how they were the best boat ever. So I guess I gotta keep her.

[blacktruck]

This is an awesome Shadow restoration some of you will be familiar with. Great story too. https://www.wavetowave.com/home/2017...ed-back-to-new

[n.jimenez0101]

Does anyone know an outfit that makes a cover for this boat that could get me something that covers the cockpit fairly soon? Thanks in advance.

[berzerko]

anyone of the commercially available full run about covers should work price is based on material quality one of these? https://www.boatcoversdirect.com/pro..._BR_O-B_31361/

otherwise there's custom $$$

[n.jimenez0101]

Update: the boat is partially complete, and I'm going to try to get it in the water this week. Only remaining issue is the trim. I've got trim down, but not up. Any suggestions? I haven't really worked on the trim components before so try to keep it simple for me, thanks guys.

[vnemous]

Pictures Junior

[vnemous]

Update: the boat is partially complete, and I'm going to try to get it in the water this week. Only remaining issue is the trim. I've got trim down, but not up. Any suggestions? I haven't really worked on the trim components before so try to keep it simple for me, thanks guys.

Bad solenoid? Switch them see if trouble follows.

[n.jimenez0101]

I'll give that a go and report back (with photos).

[vnemous]

Dont need photos of your trim, would like to see the boat

[XstreamVking]

Test light comes in handy for trouble shooting elec problems. Makes it real easy.

[n.jimenez0101]

Some photos I'll get more. Didn't make much progress on the trim, but I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for spark plugs? She's idling tough and I think I'm going to start there. I ordered BU8Hs but that may have been the wrong choice as the plugs in it are BuZHWs. Thanks!

[vnemous]

NGK BUZHW I believe

98-12 JULY 1998
Printed in U.S.A. -

1998, Mercury Marine
Page 1 of 1
No. 98-12
Suppressor Type Spark Plugs Required with 849849A_ ECU
Models Affected
Any Hi-Performance 2.0L, 2.4L or 2.5L EFI that has replaced an 11350A_ ECU with an
849849A_ ECU.
1998 Hi-Performance 2.5L or 2.0L F1 RACE engines including the following: F1 (2.0L),
S3000, and 2.5L Drag
NOTE:
1998 2.5L Race Offshore and 1999 2.5L EFI consumer engines do not use the FMS
ECU and therefore are not affected by this bulletin.
Spark Plug Requirement
Any 2.4 or 2.5 EFI engine using a 849849A_ ECU should use a suppressor type spark plug
to avoid poor engine running qualities and electrical interference with the ECU.
Recommended Spark Plug: NGK BUZHW (P/N 33-14103550)
NOTE:
All service replacement 849849A4 ECU kits for the 2.4 EFI engine will include
BUZHW spark

[n.jimenez0101]

Im just super confused because NGK is recommending the BU8Hs...

NGK BUZHW I believe

98-12 JULY 1998
Printed in U.S.A. -

1998, Mercury Marine
Page 1 of 1
No. 98-12
Suppressor Type Spark Plugs Required with 849849A_ ECU
Models Affected
Any Hi-Performance 2.0L, 2.4L or 2.5L EFI that has replaced an 11350A_ ECU with an
849849A_ ECU.
1998 Hi-Performance 2.5L or 2.0L F1 RACE engines including the following: F1 (2.0L),
S3000, and 2.5L Drag
NOTE:
1998 2.5L Race Offshore and 1999 2.5L EFI consumer engines do not use the FMS
ECU and therefore are not affected by this bulletin.
Spark Plug Requirement
Any 2.4 or 2.5 EFI engine using a 849849A_ ECU should use a suppressor type spark plug
to avoid poor engine running qualities and electrical interference with the ECU.
Recommended Spark Plug: NGK BUZHW (P/N 33-14103550)
NOTE:
All service replacement 849849A4 ECU kits for the 2.4 EFI engine will include
BUZHW spark

[vnemous]

post the serial number