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  1. Davetowz

    Motor mount bed angle

    With all the discussions about motor mount beds and design, I have never seen any discussion on angle. Match transom angle or parallel to bilge bottom? I have always went parallel to bilge, curious if anyone has any input. Wondering if there is some binding in mounts if flat.
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    Cleaning Manifolds & Risers

    I soaked mine in evapo rust then scrubbed with purple power cleaner. Much rinsing washed loose debris out. Got alot of sand and mud also. Filed the gasket surfaces flat. Acetone tested for cracks and installed after some fresh paint. Gun spray rustoleum( with hardener).
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Mercruiser power steering

    NAPA has the same part number available. 14$ Ordered one , will see how it goes. Thanks for the heads up!
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    Found a snake skin in the boat. Now what?

    What He said......
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    2nd Dive boat build Thompson Fisherman 210

    Tossed in the fuel tanks, looking at layout options. Been looking at pics online to see where waterline sits so I can set the aft self bailing deck height. Looks like the waterline paint is pretty accurate for true waterline. Has anyone used the big scuppers for a self bailing deck? The ones...
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    2nd Dive boat build Thompson Fisherman 210

    Hard top off, 1st power washing completed. Moved into The shop area I have been graciously allowed to use. Tight space, but it will work. Much better than trying to do glass work in the snow. Removed the transom ... wood.. former wood... Notice the square that surrounded the keyhole was only...
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    2nd Dive boat build Thompson Fisherman 210

    Beginning my second hull up rebuild into a dive boat. 1st was a Rinker V190( Hardtop, maybe the only one) This time it is a Thompson Fisherman 210 1988. 3.0 OMC Cobra... and ( GASP) I will be dropping in a 3.7 Mercruiser. .I'll also have mounts for the 4.3 that I will be building later for her...
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    Looking for pull switch

    Has anyone seen and have a source for a momentary 12v switch that I can use in the overhead with a pull lanyard for the horns? Thanks in advance.
  9. Davetowz

    Made a pressure tester for outdrive.

    Assembled parts from West Marine ( oil pump & fitting) 9$ Rural king.. Pressure gauge 5$ 1/8" mpt schrader valve( in water well stuff) and 1/4 MPT to 5/16 barbed fitting. Other fittings I had in the shop. Gauge range might be a little big, but for 5$.....
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    86 Rinker V190 rehab and convert to dive boat

    I was fully intending to do a day by day on this build, but time got away, She is in the water and has earned a name..The E.N.D (Erie Night Diver). The guys with me on her maiden voyage came up with it and it stuck. I got a good deal on her, she was a lil soft in the floor.. we all know what...
  11. Davetowz

    Cabin heat taps.

    86 Mercruiser 165 3.7l Looking to add cabin heat, I know where Merc says to tap in, the issue I am having is finding the fittings to splice into the hoses. Ideas? Suggestions? Wild guesses? Thanks.
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