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matt167 replied to the thread 1979 Starcraft American Offshore 22’.

For every tin boat StarCraft made, they basically had an identical fiberglass model available beside it

Monday at 6:47 PM
matt167 replied to the thread Seafoam vs. Marine Pro Seafoam.

It works okay as a decarbonizer, which isn’t what it was designed for. Water itself can work okay as a decarbonizer though

Monday at 6:04 PM
matt167 replied to the thread Seafoam vs. Marine Pro Seafoam.

Seafoam was invented to keep outboard fuel fresh in the 30s. It’s in the name. Fuel is much different today to where the product...

Monday at 5:13 AM
matt167 replied to the thread 2 Stroke Oil Thread.

Oil that is not TCW3 rated is actually better oil. Air cooled 2 strokes need oil that burns off at a higher temperature. Theoretically...

Oct 3, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread Penta 280 outdrive to mercedes om648.

As Scott said. Hooking it up with an available adapter is just nuts and bolts. But you cannot run a dry exhaust. Figure out your cost...

Oct 3, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread Penta 280 outdrive to mercedes om648.

Marine manifolds for that engine doesn’t exist unless you find something in some corner of Europe/Germany. You can’t safely run dry...

Oct 2, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes.

If I recall it was a $5k buyout. Many cars were sold well below that value even in good condition. A lot of them were junkers yes, but a...

Oct 1, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread Trailer Tongue Too Long?.

Nah. 3 on the tree is easy. Ford had a 4spd on the column and many brands in Japan had 5spd column shift for their domestic market...

Sep 29, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread making your own gaskets / seals.

Auto parts store usually has paper gasket material. That would work. In a pinch, a paper bag and gasket shellac will work, and Manila...

Sep 25, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread Switching mercruiser throttle controls.

Old style cable vs new style cable. Both are widely available.

Sep 24, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread Reminder to check gear before towing..

My boat doesn’t have any storage onboard that won’t blow out, so I keep all that stuff in the truck. I don’t worry about the anchor...

Sep 24, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread Already have passenger planes being flown as drones ?.

Planes have had autopilot for a longgggggg time. They have had landing beacons at most airports that make landing partially automated...

Sep 23, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes.

The cable actually only locks and unlocks park. Some transmissions do that electronically but they always have the provision on the top...

Sep 21, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes.

Yeah the console shifted trucks have an electronic shifter which is very similar to what Mopar has used in the recent past. Buick and...

Sep 21, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes.

It’s funny. I have a 1951 Plymouth which when it was new it had some of the latest features. Automatic choke, turn key start and...

Sep 21, 2025

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