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cyclops222 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 overheated, Is my motor shot?.

Did the hot dry gases pass over the prop hub ? Around the Lower Unit oil and bearing seals ?

Jun 23, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer.

You can use the same stuff as used in floating docks. 12 " thick. Closed cell. Used to be colored blue. Ages ago. Get out of the old...

Jun 23, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to ski2rule's post in the thread 1963 Montgomery Ward Sea King / Starcraft Starchief with Like.

Yes

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to cadmaster02's post in the thread 1963 Montgomery Ward Sea King / Starcraft Starchief with Like.

That's why I listed the actual manufacturer along with Montgomery Ward. The Joys of doing a Resto-Mod is nothing going back into this...

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to cadmaster02's post in the thread 1963 Montgomery Ward Sea King / Starcraft Starchief with Like.

Next Up, was the transom. This needed help! evidently there was an I/O option on this boat so there was a large oval that was...

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer.

Why are you sweating about doing foam on the bottom ? My small Aluminum boat has all the foam in the space under the full width bench...

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer with Like.

Yeah you got way more foam than I did but yours is 15 years newer as well. You got a big portion of it out, go for the rest.

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer with Like.

that looks like galvanic corrosion. something is literally eating the aluminum. check your electrical grounds. none should be using...

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to jlh3rd's post in the thread Motor Replacement with Like.

motor mouth...😂

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 overheated, Is my motor shot?.

Add in valve O rings if cooked.

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread 68 Offshore restoration.

Why do you allow so many things to deteriorate knowingly ?Now several things make getting it right is difficult.

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread 1991 Stratos 290SF Not great speed.

Buy new plugs AND reset the gap to what it should be. If you break the white insulator ? Have to replace it. Has any ignition...

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to Texasmark's post in the thread Nosing down with Like.

The Hook would be your problem. Get a "yardstick" or suitable 3' or so straight edge and get under the boat with one end of the stick...

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI missing only at 3000 rpms.

I never buy anything without ME testing it thoroughly. Always.

Jun 22, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread lack of power on 4.3 thunderbolt 5.

Did you remove the jumper wire ?

Jun 22, 2025

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