8.1L Vibration, what's normal?

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  • andmarthow
    • May 2011
    • 21

    • Starkville, MS

    • 2002 SANTE w/ 8.1L Python 1992 Nautique Excel, Ope

    8.1L Vibration, what's normal?

    Hello, I am a 1st time poster. I just recently purchased a 2002 SANTE with an 8.1L Python. I love the boat, but it does make a LOT of noise and seems to vibrate quite a bit. What exactly is normal for this boat? Any help would be appreciated.
  • bchesley
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Feb 2006
    • 1252

    • Tyler, Texas


    #2
    Welcome to the python family. Yes, these big block are pretty radical and will vibrate. My platform actually rattles like it is going to fall off.
    2001 Super Air Nautique
    Python Powered
    100 Amp Alternator
    Dual Batteries
    Many upgrades coming...

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    • andmarthow
      • May 2011
      • 21

      • Starkville, MS

      • 2002 SANTE w/ 8.1L Python 1992 Nautique Excel, Ope

      #3
      Well that does ease my mind. It's was just such a big difference from my 5.8L pro-boss; it was silent by comparison.

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      • bchesley
        1,000 Post Club Member
        • Feb 2006
        • 1252

        • Tyler, Texas


        #4
        I actually nicknamed mine the diesel. My injectors are so loud they sound like a diesel rattle. All of the pythons sound that way. Post some pictures we like seeing other python boats.

        Brad
        2001 Super Air Nautique
        Python Powered
        100 Amp Alternator
        Dual Batteries
        Many upgrades coming...

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        • Panda cub
          • Jan 2010
          • 50

          • Springfield

          • 95 Ski Nautique GT40

          #5
          Pythons are bad ***!

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          • andmarthow
            • May 2011
            • 21

            • Starkville, MS

            • 2002 SANTE w/ 8.1L Python 1992 Nautique Excel, Ope

            #6
            Where is the engine serial number located on a python engine? My insurance company is asking for it.

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            • swc5150
              1,000 Post Club Member
              • May 2008
              • 2240

              • Eau Claire, WI

              • MasterCraft Prostar

              #7
              Don't knock my rep power if I'm wrong on this one (since I'm not too familiar with pythons), but look on the back of the motor by the tranny. There should/could be a plate there with your engine serial.
              '08 196LE (previous)
              '07 196LE (previous)
              2 - '06 196SE's (previous)

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